Y t??ng sáng t?o c?a b?n ?? b? BoD t? ch?i m?t l?n. 3 chi?n l??c (t?i ?? giúp khách hàng C-level c?a t?i) tr? l?i t? tin h?n: (1) Ch?c ch?n r?ng y t??ng c?a b?n kh?ng ??n thu?n là m?t y t??ng, mà nó có ?nh h??ng tr?c ti?p ??n m?t m?c tiêu chi?n l??c quan tr?ng. (2) Kèm theo y t??ng ph?i là k? ho?ch tri?n khai r? ràng, b?i y t??ng thì d?, mà execution m?i lu?n là thách th?c. (3) ??i v?i thành viên BoD ?ng h? b?n, b?n feed thêm cho h? nh?ng gì c?n nói ?? ?ng h? b?n r? h?n trong cu?c h?p. ??i v?i nh?ng BoD v?i nhi?u y ki?n trái chi?u, b?n làm vi?c riêng, tr??c, ?? hi?u h?, và align v?i h?, v? nh?ng gì h? lo l?ng, b?n kho?n. Còn nhi?u b??c chu?n b? khác, nh?ng n?u b?n có ???c ít nh?t 3 b??c trên ?ay, b?n s? ?n h?n. B?n th?y sao?

To gain board support for innovative ideas, present a strong case with data and success stories. Directly address concerns with evidence and build alliances among board members who support your idea. Clear communication and a persuasive approach are essential for overcoming resistance and driving innovation.

I would start with trying to understand what the goals of the Board are, collectively but also of each member individually. I would then focus on aligning my proposal with their current goals, backed by solid market research and real-world examples of successful innovations in the industry or similar industry. Clarity, confidence and enthusiasm can be tremendously impactful, while presenting your ideas to the Board, especially when focusing on the positive transformation of your idea! Any concerns of the members would need to addressed as proactively as possible, so there is no room for negative thinking and it would necessary to align with their personal aspirations for growth as well. Eager to hear how you would approach such challenge!

A client recently encountered resistance from their board on some innovative ideas. To help them navigate this, I advised them to first anticipate potential objections and prepare clear, concise responses that directly address those concerns. By doing so, they could demonstrate a solid understanding of the board’s priorities. I also emphasized the importance of backing their ideas with concrete data and evidence, making the benefits more compelling, such as improved efficiency, cost savings, or revenue growth. Lastly, building solid relationships with board members and understanding their perspectives would foster trust and create a more receptive environment for new ideas.

I find that when there is established trust and prior successes with innovation, the board is less skeptical. Remind them of past successful initiatives you've led. Also, always taking them back to the organizational mission and strategic goals that your idea aligns with is key.