Stakeholder Matrix
Ever find yourself dealing with a "squeaky wheel"?
You know, that person who soaks up an inordinate amount of your time because they need more attention, more information or more platitudes?
It's easy to get sucked into managing their demands even when doing so doesn't really help you deliver your project or proposal.
For that reason, it's a good idea to map out who your stakeholders are and how significant their support is to your success.
Stakeholder Matrix
In this video I explain a...
Where use of behavioural economics goes wrong
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People pleasers bulldust, Know it Alls bamboozle and Obstinates bulldoze!
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