Dec 1, 2023
Introduction:
Welcome back to the Art of Consulting Podcast, where we explore the
Having to share an opinion without being argumentative. Today, we'll delve into a thought-provoking
experience from John Wooden and how he’s ways and approach from sports is being used in business.
Episode Highlights:
-John Wooden - caoch basketball best of all time. He
have the best way of managing people and approaching problems and
looking at things in a different way. "You can disagree without
being disagreeable."
-Conversations don't have to become confrontational when you
disagree with somebody.
-Our host shares a personal experience of situations
where he encounters situations that he needs to disagree - like an
approach or decision in a project.
-Differentiated the Consultant and a contractor - consultants give
solutions, plans and recommendations and from that they are open to
agreeing and disagreeing situations.
- To solve a problem, we need to put effort on finding a solution
and come up with some level of knowledge in that problem. Be open
on conflicting ideas. Its important to let other people to work it
through the problem and host said that being open, you’re allowing
other answer to the problem and there’s always more answer to a one
problem.
- Worked up and agitated self put yourself on mute. GIve yourself
some time and some moment slow things down.
- You are not there to make friends.Host shares that he does have
problems with creating a boundary with clients.The most important
thing is to treat each other with respect.
Conclusion:
As we conclude this episode of the Art of Consulting Podcast, we leave you with
a powerful reminder: There are more solutions to one
problem. Having an open mind to other conflicting ideas will
establish a healthy relationship between you and the client.
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