14 proven strategies to get buy-in for your new idea

14 proven strategies

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Step 1: SEE your world

What that means for you...View power structure like it’s your 1ST DAY

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Welcome to ________________,

a world ruled by _____________________.

There’s a new person on the scene, ________________,

who has fresh ideas and a different way of doing

things.

Step 2: WATCH for warning signs

What this means for youIDENTIFY your biggest potential problem

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The inhabitants of this world are generally happy, but

there are some warning signs of

_________________________.

Step 3: ACCEPT the hero’s journey

What that means for you...

START knowing you can never be fully prepared.

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After a period of self-doubt, our hero decides to set off

on a quest for change. Fortunately, our hero has the

power of _____________________.

Step 4: LIMIT your number of wishes


Wish for something urgentWish for something practical Wish for something audacious

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The future seems fuzzy and uncertain. But the hero

focuses in on a few wishes,

_________________,

_________________ and

_________________.

Step 5: Expect the UNEXPECTED


Conduct a “PRE-MORTEM”

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Soon after setting out on this journey, our hero runs

into major obstacle, ______________.

Step 6: Boldly TAKE ACTION

What this means for you Stop planning + ACT to get failure out of the way

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Our hero confronts the problem head on by

_____________. This does not go as planned.

Step 7: LET IT GO

Step 10: What that means for you...

STOP and get some new perspectives

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After experiencing defeat, our hero retreats and

regroups by ____________________.

Step 8: Seek out a BLUNT MENTOR


Get a MENTOR who tells it like it is

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The hero turns to a trusted mentor, _______________,

who shares honest (if painful) feedback.

Step 9: TRAIN for your comeback

What that means for you

Prepare for areas where you are WEAK

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To prepare for the next battle, our hero trains by

_____________________________________.

Step 10: Recruit a TEAM


RECRUIT interns or train colleagues

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Now it’s time to make a comeback.

Our hero recruits a team, ________________________,

that complements the hero by

____________________________.

Step 11: Be prepared to SACRIFICE


You have to be willing to GIVE SOMETHING UP

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Now it’s time for the final test. But in order to gain

victory, our hero has to make a big sacrifice. Our hero

is willing to give up ____________________.

Step 12: SAVE THE DAY with friends


Don’t be afraid to call in a FAVOR

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When hope appears lost, ___________________ swoops

in to help save the day.

Step 13: THANK other people


Strengthen ALLIANCES for next adventure

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Knowing this victory was a team effort, our hero

thanks ___________ and __________ by _______________.

Step 14. Get ready for the SEQUEL


Success breeds SUCCESS + CHALLENGES

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We are back where we began. It’s time to get ready

for the next epic journey, ________________________.

The end.

The End

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14 proven strategies to get buy-in for your new idea

Leadership & Management

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