From the course: Strategic Thinking Tips to Solve Problems and Innovate
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How to admit you don't know
From the course: Strategic Thinking Tips to Solve Problems and Innovate
How to admit you don't know
- A majority of this course so far was preparing you for the best outcome, whether it was for problem-solving, communicating your solution to stakeholders, or even using these strategic frameworks to nail a job interview, say, in management consulting. But as you and I know, that is not always the case, and sometimes you don't know the right answer. So, should you admit when you don't know? Let's be honest, admitting our ignorance can feel demoralizing, humiliating, and even uncomfortable. However, there are right and wrong ways to share that you do not know something. For example, you should never just respond by saying, "I don't know." Here are four more powerful responses you can use. "Good question, I'll find out." Or, "I don't currently have the data at hand, "but I can get it to you this week." Or, "Based on what I know today, my thoughts are X." Or, "I don't have enough information "to answer your question,…
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