In the business world I have learned one thing. Not taking anything for granted helps you solve many problems or prevent them. If you are the main interested party you should not take anything for granted and not be afraid to insist and ask the right questions.
You realize that someone is doing it when these types of phrases come up
“I thought that was obvious…”
“I took it for granted…”
“The logical thing is…”
“If common sense tells you…”
1 Why people take things for granted
1.1 Because they forget
1.2 Because they are afraid to ask
1.3 Because they are lazy
1.4 Why they think that everyone is the same as them
2 Not taking anything for granted is the solution
Why people take things for granted
Just yesterday we had a conversation that touched on this topic. In fact, it is a recurring topic that many people have. Not only on a professional level, it is also something that affects our personal lives. People take things for granted
Because they forget
Sometimes you give it a quick thought overseas data and then forget. You don’t see the need to act on the spot and then forget.
Because you’re afraid to ask
Especially when you’re young for many small businesses you don’t dare to ask. You’re afraid of making a fool of yourself because of what the person might think of you for asking “obvious” things.
Because of laziness
Also. Because of course, then you have the excuse of “but it was obvious.”
Why they think everyone is the same as them
This is still true for many adults. They think everyone thinks and acts the same. If they would do or think the same, then everyone else would too.
Not taking anything for granted is the solution
If you have a client, the solution is easy. Ask “silly” questions and make them many.
Asking questions ensures you receive answers. You won’t always like them but they form a basis for encouraging conversations.
We at the agency have learned basic aob directory things like that you have to give a proper briefing to clients. “Even if the client trusts our judgment?” Yes, even then, because people generally don’t know what they want until they see what they don’t want. To avoid this back-and-forth that often creates discomfort on both sides, we get straight to the point.
“What if the client doesn’t want to invest the time to tell me what he or she likes and what he or she doesn’t?” Well, I don’t work with him or her. Clients who don’t invest time so that you or I can generate a good result for them don’t deserve our attention. They are the ones who, in most cases, complain because things haven’t turned out the way they expected.