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10 Ways to Help Reluctant People Make Commitments
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Addressing reluctance
The problem of reluctance is commitment, not negativity.
The worst thing you can do is explain why it-will-work to people who aren’t committed to make-it-work.
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Help reluctant people make commitments
- Listen to constructive dissent. Don’t minimize concerns.
- Keep the big picture in focus. Describe success and tell stories of past success.
- Create safety nets. Make commitment less dangerous.
- Make commitments. Reluctant teams are often led by leadership that’s playing it safe.
- Build relationships. Strong connection enables deep commitment.
- Divide responsibility between several people.
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