July 31, 2008This Week in the World ~ Expectation management

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Which would you prefer …someone who promises ten things and delivers five, or someone who promises one and delivers four?

Did it occur to you that the previous question is a false choice? How about the option of someone who promises five and delivers five?

Members of the American Society for Quality tell me their motto is to: “say what you’ll do and do what you say.” If I know what I can count on, I can plan accordingly. It’s simple expectation management. And it’s essential for great communication.

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