- Be Clear, specific and to the point.
Don’t ramble on, or waste their time. - Stick to business.
Don’t try to build personal relationships, or chitchat. - Come prepared with all requirements, objectives and support material in a well-organised package.
Don’t forget or lose things, be unprepared, disorganised or messy. - Present the facts logically; plan your presentation efficiently.
Don’t leave loopholes or cloudy issues if you don’t want to be zapped! - Ask specific questions (Preferably “What?”)
Don’t ask rhetorical questions, or useless ones. - Provide facts and figures about probability of success or effectiveness of options.
Don’t speculate wildly or offer guarantees and assurances where there is a risk in meeting them. - If you disagree take issue with the facts.
Don’t take issue with the High D personally. - Provide a win/win opportunity.
Don’t force the High D into a losing situation. - Motivate and persuade by referring to results.
Don’t try to convince by personal means. - Support and maintain.
Don’t direct or order.
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