CHAPTER 13

Debrief With the Team

The presentation to the board went very well. At the end, Andrew left the boardroom with her, this time just to congratulate her. And there was no need: It was clear that everything had gone very well.

It was clear from the questions, all precise and curious.

Sandeep’s advice was invaluable and channeled the discussion exactly on the tracks that Katherine wanted.

James’ help was also fundamental. More tension toward the desired solution and more dramatization of the problem have turned into a greater emotional engagement of the board, which slowly felt part of a journey, a climb toward the goal. So much so that the board began to use mountain terminology and the CEO defined the results achieved so far as “Apold’s ...

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