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how to deal with people who screw projects?
jason7 | Jul 18 2007
hi: For example, you are in a project, developing it nicely, working many hours on it, knowing its structure, pros, cons etc. One day you have a meeting with some coworkers/boss and they make a suggestion that you feel would completely ruin the project. You know it because you have problably spent more time on it than them or because you have more experience, a different/better understanding of the project. How to deal with people in this type of situations? It sometimes happens that they could start agreeing and tell you, you are the one who doesnt see it, we are majority so they vote and the project gets screwed. A few months later the project gets into development hell, deadlines are not meet, all because of this simple mistake you pointed out. But nobody will listen if you tell them, i said this was going to happen. Any similar experiences? Any tips on how to save projects in this type of situation? 5 Comments
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 Been listening to Stephen Covey...Submitted by noodle on July 21, 2007 - 8:32pm.
Been listening to Stephen Covey and he talks about being influential by being influenced. And by listening to them. Actively listening to them. Stating their thoughts and ideas better than they can state them. I forget what he calls it, but it's basically reflecting their words back at them. I've used this technique myself (although not in the scenario you're describing) and most people love being on the receiving end of someone actively listening to them. Really. Their eyes light up like kids' eyes at Christmas. Covey talks about the technique working for many people who thought they didn't have a chance of convincing others -- individuals or groups -- to accept their ideas. You sound pretty desperate. You might give that a shot. BTW, it works great with kids too. Having that space to be heard really does a lot for people. » POSTED IN:
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