This is an approach that can sometimes be used when communicating a new strategy or describing specific goals. You can use it when communicating with an individual, team or larger group of people.
When appropriate, you may want to start by giving some background and explaining the wider context. You may then move on to describing the aims to achieve and the picture of success.
Imagine you have described the goals. One approach is then to position things in the following way. You can may then want to give people time to reflect and decide if they want to contribute towards achieving the goals.
The Positive Benefits
You can describe the positive benefits of achieving the goals. It can be important to bring these to life by giving specific examples that resonate with people.
The Particular Strategies
You can describe the particular strategies to follow to work towards achieving the goals. It can be important to explain the reasons for each of these strategies.
The Professional Support
You can describe this in two areas. First, the professional support that will be given to people. Second, the professional support that people can give if they are willing toward towards the goals.
As mentioned earlier, you can then give people the chance to decide if they want to help to achieve the goals. If so, you can make clear contracts with them about their best contributions.
Let’s return to your own life and work. Looking ahead, can you think of a situation where you may want to follow elements of this approach? If so, how could you do this in your own way?
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