The theory of seven
When you have to communicate with a large group of people, you should do so as though everyone is seven years old.
But don't talk down to people. Just make sure your speech is clear and simple.
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Using the Theory of Seven
... when communicating with a large group of people:
- Be clear about your priorities and the message you want to convey. And make sure you know your audience.
- Avoid vague and confusing time frames.
- Don't look down on people and don't assume others are idiots.
Common pitfalls of the Napoleon technique
- The ostrich effect. It causes people to avoid situations they might perceive as negative. Don't use the Napoleon technique as an excuse to avoid seeing information you don't want to see even though you should.
- Procrastination. When using the Napole...
What you can do
- Stop procrastination: Just do it.
- Clear priorities: Set it and then start working
- Finish line in sight: Make sure you can see the finish line in the near future, or work toward it faster
- Build teamwork:
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