{"id":11108,"date":"2013-03-28T08:21:32","date_gmt":"2013-03-28T15:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=11108"},"modified":"2013-03-25T14:50:04","modified_gmt":"2013-03-25T21:50:04","slug":"how-a-diet-tip-helped-me-get-a-work-related-request-accomplished","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=11108","title":{"rendered":"How a diet tip helped me get a work-related request accomplished."},"content":{"rendered":"

I know this sounds strange, but I used a diet tip that I read from Micheal Thurmond\u2019s \u201c6 Day Body Makeover\u201d<\/a>\u00a0 \u2013 to accomplish career critical tasks.<\/p>\n

The diet tip is about\u00a0 \u2018how you stay on your meal plan when you go out to eat\u2019.\u00a0 The tip suggest that if you want substitutions (for instance a healthier vegetable as opposed to a high-caloric side dish) \u2013 then peruse the menu for vegetables.\u00a0 If the kitchen is already offering broccoli on a different menu entree, then it is more likely that they will not have a problem substituting broccoli for your side dish.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t see that vegetable on any of the menu\u2019s entrees, it\u2019s less likely that your request will be granted.<\/p>\n

Yes \u2014 that\u2019s a great diet tip, but what does that have to do with collaborating with others in the work environment?<\/p>\n

Well \u2014 take this example:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I am a vendor for an organization.\u00a0 This organization has not been proactive in promoting our series (of which they get a revenue share).\u00a0 Since it\u2019s to both of our advantage that this series is successful, I searched for low-hanging fruit items for them to implement to increase our exposure and promotion opportunities.\u00a0 So \u2014 I did the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. Investigated what they are already doing for other vendors in regards to promotions.<\/li>\n
  2. Mocked up similar buttons and video clips for our series.<\/li>\n
  3. Proposed integrating these things along with the other things they are already doing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Since they already had the mechanism in place for the other vendors, they had no problem slipping my things in that same mechanism.<\/p>\n

    How about this example:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    You want to attend an out-of-town conference.\u00a0 Your company has\u00a0 a tight budget.\u00a0 Although they will give you paid-time-off (without the cost of a vacation day), they didn\u2019t initially approve the cost of the conference or travel expenses.\u00a0 What if you did the following?<\/p>\n

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    1. Investigated which of your high-profile clients are also attending this conference.<\/li>\n
    2. Contacted the sales\/marketing person associated with those specific clients to catch up on any current issues and promotion opportunities.\u00a0 Ask their opinion if their client would be interested in meeting the actual developer of their product (to discuss future and current feature lists)?\u00a0 [Most clients jump at the chance to talk to a developer]<\/li>\n
    3. Propose a technical support\/sales event, such that with one trip (to this conference)\u2013 you can visit this specific list of high-profile clients.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      What if you designed the proposal like that above?\u00a0 Would you have improved your changes?<\/p>\n

      What to find out about a handful of professional tools and cheat sheet for your use?\u00a0 Check out the\u00a0 10 Tools in 10 Minutes<\/strong><\/a> video at:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      I know this sounds strange, but I used a diet tip that I read from Micheal Thurmond\u2019s \u201c6 Day Body Makeover\u201d \u2013 to accomplish career critical 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