Tip no 7: Remember you work in a team and so there are always others you have to check with first

If you say “no” to a request you don’t look like a team player so turn this on its head by becoming the most bonded of team players, advises Raj Persaud.

Make it clear you need to check with every team member before you can agree this is a good thing to do. If your team is big enough you are bound to find someone sooner or later who objects and so the idea gets scuppered – but not by you.

The tactics which fulfil your objectives whilst making you seem virtuous are certainly the best!

Leesa Taylor

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