Big Red Button: Dealing With Unreasonable Asks

Episode 221 of the Catalyst podcast, hosted by Launch by NTT DATA, titled "Big Red Button: Dealing With Unreasonable Asks" was published on May 14, 2020 and runs 28 minutes.

May 14, 2020 ·28m · Catalyst

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Shared Crisis: When a stressed client comes to you with an urgent request, it's hard not to panic. The tight deadlines may seem daunting but there are ways to mitigate the crisis. Paul and Rich share their insights on how to lessen stress, limit expectations, and simplify processes to get a product shipped quickly. Some pro tips: take a breath, create a sense of shared responsibility, reduce risk, and don’t forget to sleep! Links: McKinsey Airtable Squarespace Wix Booz Allen Zoho Writer SAP See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Shared Crisis: When a stressed client comes to you with an urgent request, it's hard not to panic. The tight deadlines may seem daunting but there are ways to mitigate the crisis. Paul and Rich share their insights on how to lessen stress, limit expectations, and simplify processes to get a product shipped quickly. Some pro tips: take a breath, create a sense of shared responsibility, reduce risk, and don’t forget to sleep!

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