Corridor Politics
I’m on the board of directors for several non-profit organizations, so it happens all the time. I know when I see the Caller ID of a fellow board member that I’m in for an earful. I learn a lot, though. I get the inside scoop, and in the end I almost always wind up supporting the guy who called me. I figure he’s taken the time to call and thinks I’m open to his argument. Besides, next time I might be the one making the phone calls when I’m preparing for an upcoming vote on the board.
Informally work on decision makers and key influencers before an important vote to make sure they fully understand the consequences of the decision.
You are an Evangelist(144) or Dedicated Champion(129) facing an upcoming decision that will have ...
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