In: Psychology
How to become an effective persuader?
1. More Listening Than Talking
An effective Persuader need to understand the opinions, views and concerns of others before putting their point of view. Those who try to persuade first often bring out the disagreement from others, causing a debate to occur and people to start choosing sides. Once people are entrenched in their position, persuading them to change is almost impossible. It helps Persuader understand the disagreements and concerns of others which gives them the opportunity to change their proposal to include the concerns of others.
2. Going for integrated solution rather than imposing the one decided by oneself.
A Persuader should be looking for an integrated solution . A collaborative efforts in the persuasion are far more effective. Solution prepared on own will be difficult to persuade the target.
3. More Open Minded Than Closed. The best persuaders must realize that competitors, preferences, and interests change over time that will impact strategies. People must believe that Persuader is open to others ideas for them to share any opposing information with them. open-minded feel thankful to others for their disagreements and differences of opinion as they could see the value of diverse opinions and perspectives.
4)Focus on Conflict Resolution
one should engage in healthy debate which may provide the persuader ideas on what might bring those back who disagree over to their position.
5) Maintaining credibility.
During persuasion the credibility of Persuader plays a very important role.