One of the constituents on a project I’m working on recently established an extreme position in regards to a proposed solution; very extreme. Their position and proposed consequence has impact on a large, broad body of people, user groups, and businesses. The goal from the owner was collaboration and shared solution. What they got from this particular group was the opposite.
The problem with an extreme position is that when we make a statement and proposed consequence, we’ve got to be willing and able to back it up. “If you don’t do this, I’m going to do _________ (fill in the blank.)”
Are you REALLY going to do that?
Sometimes a clear line needs to be drawn. Think and be mindful about where you draw it. You’ll have to back it up when someone challenges you on it.
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