Sunday, February 11, 2018

When You Have to Carry Out a Decision You Disagree With; Harvard Business Review, February 9, 2018

Art Markman, Harvard Business Review; When You Have to Carry Out a Decision You Disagree With

"To convince yourself of the decision, put yourself in the shoes of someone who believes deeply in the decision that was made. Ask yourself why someone would make this choice. Look for factors you may not have considered before that would make this option a good one. While you’re at it, also be explicit about all of your objections. Those will be useful as well.

Once you’ve wrapped your head around why this decision was reasonable, you’re ready to start working with your team to carry out the new plan.

This approach helps you – and your team – in two ways."

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