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What should you do when persuading others to go along with a proposed change?

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D. gray

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D. gray, Builder, Builder, Las Vegas

Answered Jan 04, 2021

To persuade others to change is like preaching the gospel. There are several ways you can persuade others to change. One let them know that the change is for their own good. It will do them better; people are moved when you tell them somethings will benefit them or help them achieve some of their desired goals.

When explaining the benefits, focus on the one the person seems to be more interested in. People also act when they believe what they are about to get is rare and far better than what they had. You can compare what you are offering them with what they had.

Lastly, people move by the result, show them proof of how that thing has changed your life or life of other people.

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N. Reyes

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N. Reyes, Writer, B.ed, California

Answered Jan 03, 2021

The power of persuasion one that holds a lot of weight. It can be used in business as a way to create change throughout the company. One of the benefits of persuasion is that it can help a proposal in a workplace get passed or implemented.

There are various ways that others can be persuaded to be done. One of the ways is to convince the audience that the proposal is one that will benefit them. To do so, you should highlight the benefits of the policy. Those benefits should indicate how it will help the business and the individual.

Another way to persuade is to show examples of how others may have used the proposal and the proven impacts of it.

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C. Block, English Professor, M.A, Ph.D, Buffalo

Answered Dec 18, 2020

There are several different ways to persuade others, and the most important way is to let audiences know what they are missing. People often want to sell their idea based upon the benefits. You should highlight the positives and state what the organization stands to gain by going with a new idea.

For example, people are more likely to take a job opportunity if they know what they stand to gain. Ensure that people know that they miss out on a rare chance to succeed if they do not do something. You should also provide notes of comparison. It can be useful to present your audience with more than one option. It might also be a good idea to allow people to experience the benefits of something.

For example, instead of a cable company advertising to audiences to purchase a specific channel, it is better to offer the channel for free for a few months. The decision to pay a certain amount for movie channels you do not even have is separate from the outcome of giving something up that you have already enjoyed and experienced. Typically, people do not want to give up their options, and you should also always make sure that people know the value of the product or idea you offer them.

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greg.eppes

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Answered Aug 29, 2019

Explain how the change will benefit them.

Explain how the change will benefit them. A change leader is a person who has the ability to guide others and persuade them to alter their opinions or actions. Because some individuals have a difficult time accepting and making changes, change leaders must be able to explain how a change will actually benefit them. By doing so, the change leader has a better chance of persuading others that a new idea, process, or action will improve a situation. Telling others that there is a better way of doing things (even if it is true) might put them on the defensive and make them more resistant to change. Giving others as little information as possible may make you appear like you are being dishonest, which may hinder your ability to persuade others because they wont trust you. In many situations, facts and statistics arent necessary or relevant to the proposed change.

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