By Joanna DENTON *
If you want your boss to listen to what you have to say, and buy in to your idea or recommendation, you need to think about the subject through their eyes. Tap into what is important to them and how they like to receive information, and then present things in a clear, precise way that gives enough but not too much info. You need to take the time to do this, even if for you all the advantages and reasons of your recommendation are perfectly clear. Remember – you cannot control the outcome of the conversation with your boss – because that relies on what someone else does or says. However, you can control what you do or say to set yourself up for success. This article will give you three key questions to think about before you see your boss in...
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