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Saying no is agileAndré Heie Vik –
My story
Why we need to Say No
But don’t we embrace change?
Change for what?
Yes to something ==
no to something else
Use everyone’s knowledge
Group problem solving
Effects of not saying no
Building trust
Why we avoid Saying No
Fear
Avoiding the unpleasant
Avoiding disappointment
Buying time
How toSay No
Don’t just say no
It’s not about you
Care about the consequences
It matters how you say it
Don’tblame
Don’t say«I told you so»
Think about other perspectives
Expect pressure
Techniques
Priorities
Consequences
Please remember
Never be dishonest…
…even if the client requests it
Jerry Weinberg’s ten laws of trust
Withholding knowledge is dishonest
Uncompromising honesty
it’s not about you
Questions?André Heie Vik –
Questions?André Heie Vik –
boosterconf.no – Bergen, Norway, March 13-15,