1. Yes! You Can Make A Difference
If asking a great question is so important, why don’t most people invest more time and effort in crafting and designing them? A well crafted, high quality, question designed to help yourself or others can stop a person in their tracks – often accompanied by an initial statement such as:“Wow. Good question!” – as their thinking is taken to a new level or a more helpful place.
So what questions will be the most helpful for you to consider in order to move forward, find solutions and make a difference? Are you able to ask yourself the helpful questions or would you like some help with your thinking?
Questions are just one element of our thinking – albeit the easiest to influence. When we think we also talk inwardly to ourself in the form of statements, often commenting on ourself, our abilities, our perception of others and the current situation. The phraseology and vocal tone of these statements will either help or hinder our ability to achieve results. Likewise the memories we recall and the future we imagine will also influence the actions we take and the results we achieve.
The challenge is to stop and think before jumping straight into action.
Taking Einstein’s advice about spending quality time designing quality questions, we can consider:
- What is my clearly defined goal?
- How strong is my motivation? (Reason Why)
- How can I maintain or build my level of confidence? (Self Belief)
- What are the possible tasks, resources, reasons for involving others, risks, assumptions,
obstacles and ways to overcome them?
- Who could I involve and how do I gain their buy-in?
- How much time will I set aside for my important priorities?
- How much personal responsibility am I willing to take?
- What actions will I take?
- When and how will I measure my results?
Well you can start your own journal or buy a copy of Yes I Can! And fill it with your personal thoughts, think, take action and make a difference.
We have 20 free copies of Yes! I Can Make A Difference (rrp £5.99) for the first 20 readers to email gale@gomadthinking.com with the words 'Yes! I Can' in the subject line.
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Negotiating & Influencing for Results Master-Class – Monday 7th July
A one-day course from Go MAD Thinking with writer, presenter and accomplished international negotiator, Jonathan Donovan.
The master-class will empower leaders and managers to achieve consistently great results from their interactions with people. It will provide techniques, advice and insider tips that the best negotiators use to get their outcome whilst building long-term relationships with others.
Places are limited to 15 to enable delegates to learn in an interactive way and work on real issues in a small group environment.
Investment cost
The investment cost of the one-day course is £395+VAT per person which includes all course materials including a copy of our book ‘Go MAD About Negotiating', our booklet ‘How to win in negotiations – 130 ways to make a difference' and 50% off our 6 CD Audio pack ‘There's Always A Deal'.
If you would like to reserve more than one place please call Gale Witts on 01509 891313 for multi-place pricing.
How to book
To reserve your place simply download the fax back booking form or email gale@gomadthinking.com but hurry, there are only a few places left!
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1st - 4th July
12th - 15th August
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A development programme which is a gateway to a six-month mixed media, applied learning programme. To discover more, visit www.gomadthinking.com
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Monday 30th June
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These one-day events are designed to provide an overview of the Go MAD Thinking System and its many applications at individual, team, project and organisational levels. They are free for senior managers and business leaders to attend.
