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not-so-good news

Published on Nov 18, 2015

what to do when you need to deliver bad news

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Relax

it's just BAD news
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bad news

things clients see as 
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Bad news

  • known issue, no resolution yet
  • known issue, workaround not favorable
  • known issue, next release
  • feature not available, CES option
  • feature not available, WAIT option 
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tips & tricks

what to do! what to do! what to do!
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what to do!

  • Confirm your understanding of the problem
  • Identify the underlying need
  • Provide the background
  • Offer workarounds
  • Correct any misunderstanding
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how to do!

  •                                              Listen
  •                                              Probe!
  •                                              Choose neutral words
  •                                              Explain "Next Steps"
  •                                              Follow up + Follow through
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bad news early IS good news

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questions?

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