Understanding the gaps that exist can help you find “Win/Win” Solutions, these are positive situations that add value to everyone involved. Some like to take advantage of others with “Win/Lose” scenarios, and in other cases you may end up in a “Lose/Lose” outcome. Whatever the case, your goal is to win, and do it by ensuring others win by your side as well. I’ll be taking you through some of the key ways to ensure you’re on the right track.
1. Be emphatic.
Your approach should always involve listening to others first. This way you’re able to digest the needs. Its very simple. Ask the right questions, and find out about the other person. Look for opportunities where value can be added, and listen very carefully. Look for the opportunities for collaboration.
2. Emphasize the winning outcome.
Not everyone will be familiar with the “Win/Win” approach. However its your job to take control and make it work. This is why its important to educate others about this approach, without coming across as arrogant. Yet you should make the expectations clear as early as possible, so that you can avoid unfortunate outcomes.
3. Give without any expectations.
Be prepared to give, even if there isn’t a direct benefit to you. Doing favors without expectations feeds in to positive karma, and therefore you should take advantage of it. Give to others when you know you can help them. Its a simple step that goes a long way, while also setting the right example for others to follow. Its your responsibility to pass along the good deeds that others do for you
Basim is a Toronto based entrepreneur with a passion for enterprise creation and social media.
