Scott Jack

'Ask for no, not yes'

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have a bias for action

offer the chance to say no, but with a deadline [in the near future]

This lets you keep moving forward and solving problems while keeping [others] informed

pursue this approach for problems you feel are in the scope of your role but that you want to inform the boss about. It’s great when you want to offer a chance for feedback, but you are confident enough in the course of action that you don’t need feedback.