I Want it Now!

The Learning Circuits Blog big question this month is:

How do you respond to the “I want it now!” request from a demanding executive?

Learning Circuits provide the scenario of  a Type A executive with a website open on rapid instructional design prompting the “I want it now” request.  (Hard to imagine i know, and if true presented an excellent “teachable moment” with that executive!).

While “I want it now!” is common demand on training functions, it’s certainly not unique to us.  Ask the IT, Marketing, or Administration function and you will hear the same groans of recognition.  The strategies for dealing with the situation are the same.  The issue has more to do with relationship building and consulting approaches than anything related to how quickly you can throw together a training program to meet the request.

Here are a few strategies that might help….

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