In the room
Some people are just difficult.
Some, contrarians, have opposing views on everything and counter every argument with hypotheticals and what ifs.
Some think it’s their natural place to…
The meeting is set.
The key players need to be there. Who do you take?
The simple answer … the key players. Natch.
The more complex involves … egos and politics.
Someone thinks they should be included, that their position means they have to be there, that they’re important and therefore must to be involved when important things are discussed. That it’s their contact, their relationship. That they need to be there when things get decided. That their two penneth will make all the difference. That their department has to be represented. That they’re expected.
Whether with words or body language, you’ll get the message … I have to be there.
So who do you take?
The right answer … the key players.
Figure out who you need, and take them. No ego, no politics, no compromise because it’s easier.
Just the team you need.
Skippy strategy: Get the right people in the room. Always.
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Teams
Bringing new people into the team is easy.
You give them a line to sign, they do it.
Ta da! They’re in.
Except, they’re not.
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