Throughout my career and in my personal life, I have always sought to listen first, speak second. Seeking to understand others' perspectives, before I suggest or state my opinion.
In regards to my original question regarding obtaining "buy-in" or support, I usually put myself in the other person's shoes and ask, "what would they want from me?" Why would they invite me "to the party"?
Well, I recently asked myself that question again, and the answer I came up with was, "add unexpected value" and they will invite you. Our initial thought when we feel like others we work with should have gotten us involved, is to barge in, knock on the door, and ask to be invited. But wouldn't a better approach be to provide unexpected value and for them to invite you in?
What do you think? What has been your experience?
Well, I recently asked myself that question again, and the answer I came up with was, "add unexpected value" and they will invite you. Our initial thought when we feel like others we work with should have gotten us involved, is to barge in, knock on the door, and ask to be invited. But wouldn't a better approach be to provide unexpected value and for them to invite you in?
What do you think? What has been your experience?