Ed-Tech List Members,
Interesting article, counter to normal thinking. Instead of always saying "Yes" it argues that you need to regularly say no. I learned that lesson about group purchases of software years ago. There are things that we, the IAC, should not be doing.
But to use "No" you need to have a clear vision of what you do and where you are going. You need to be able to communicate that vision quickly and persuasively. And you need to, as much as possible, redirect people to people who can say "Yes" to their request.
"At the U, we are transforming lives through ... " How are you transforming lives? Whose lives are you transforming? What are things you say "No" to, so that you can transform lives in the way you do? What is your vision?
Saying No
<http://www.markboulton.co.uk/journal/comments/saying-no>http://www.markboulton.co.uk/journal/comments/saying-no
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