Working with Sceptics & Enthusiasts by John Sumpter https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0 Part of the Digital Leaders Programme - Jisc en-us 2018-10-12 08:30:58 UTC 2026-01-28 09:47:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/40000847/71d645a457476745fee7d11ca36f81c0/Screen_Shot_2018_10_12_at_09_33_03.png What's the value of this change? Show cost/benefit beyond the financial - risk, reputation, etc. https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401455037 2019-10-23 14:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401455037 Have a plan for how the change will be implemented https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401455225 2019-10-23 14:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401455225 You sort it and I'll sign it https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401457181 Give them no work to do and show how it aligns with strategy / what their priorities are

]]> 2019-10-23 14:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401457181 Have answers prepared for potential objections https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401459686 2019-10-23 14:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401459686 Think how can you scare them / persuade them to you will https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401459777 What is the key driver from them and how can you leverage this?]]> 2019-10-23 14:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401459777 Show you have prepared and have the knowledge of your proposal - Show you have considered all stakeholders https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401460765 2019-10-23 14:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401460765 Understand their problems https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401460772 Be mindful of their problems and outline how your proposal will directly benefit them.]]> 2019-10-23 14:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401460772 https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401460936 Not letting go as an enthusiast can lead to confrontation that is counter productive]]> 2019-10-23 14:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401460936 https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401461774 Sceptics should ask good questions that genuinely seek enlightenment]]> 2019-10-23 14:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401461774 Demonstrate Benefits ShenzhenQUB https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401461824 Benefits for Organisation, student population, own team, and personally.]]> 2019-10-23 14:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401461824 Priorities https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401461883 They will have different priorities - try to link your proposal to their existing objectives if possible.]]> 2019-10-23 14:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401461883 https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401462067 A key question would be what is the programme that enables this? To separate the dream and reality - so a probing question that seeks to ensure that project is well thought through is a good sceptics one

]]> 2019-10-23 14:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401462067 https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401462174 Sceptics ask many questions, some are realistic, some are just based on hypothesis, while enthusiasts starts with giving good logical reason, but than rely on third party for details]]> 2019-10-23 14:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401462174 Risk https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401462541 How will you minimise the risks from their perspective? ]]> 2019-10-23 14:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401462541 Just because it didn't work in the past doesn't mean it can't work now. ShenzhenQUB https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401462637 Highlight the fact that timing may have been an issue, technology is better now etc.]]> 2019-10-23 14:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401462637 Know your audience. ShenzhenQUB https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401463161 You may be talking to someone who has been through major change in the past, or who was the designer of the existing programme. Ensure you talk about the good points of existing ways or working, but show how the new idea can enhance.]]> 2019-10-23 14:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401463161 https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401463282 Stressing positives on the part of the enthusiast works better than seeking to undermine the argument of the sceptic]]> 2019-10-23 14:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401463282 Be careful about taking on responsibility of the idea. ShenzhenQUB https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401464461 Manage expectations, don't make promises but be clear that challenges/failures may occur.]]> 2019-10-23 14:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401464461 https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401464464 Backing up enthusiasm with survey results can be effective - as long as it was statistically meaningful - which suggests thag good preparation on the part of the enthusiast is important]]> 2019-10-23 14:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401464464 Sell the benefits to the sceptic https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401464564 2019-10-23 14:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401464564 https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401465369 Hear them out and act as a critical friend]]> 2019-10-23 14:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401465369 Show how existing resources and practices can be used but enhanced. ShenzhenQUB https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401465487 You do not know what conversations have occurred before you have arrived, or who has developed the existing ideas.]]> 2019-10-23 14:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401465487 https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401466047 Have to be honest with sceptics in order to presuade]]> 2019-10-23 14:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401466047 https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401466154 Asking the right questions 
Get the right data]]> 2019-10-23 14:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401466154 From Previous DLP sumpterjohn https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401876834 •Do not talk about the tech
•Ask them, what it would mean to them if the challenge was removed?
•Focus on what you are trying to improve
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•Ask them, what do you think could be done to maker it better?
•Ask them, if you could create a solution what would it be?
•Ask them, if you could teach more efficiently, you could free up more time for research?
]]> 2019-10-24 07:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401876834 From Previous DLP sumpterjohn https://padlet.com/sumpterjohn/byk4dlzmsx0/wish/401876902 •What's their personal motivation? 
•Highlight the benefits of gathering support and buy-in from others.
•Get them to describe the problem/challenge
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