Pitching to your boss: Idea presentation and support gathering
To be effective, a pitch must convey:
a complex message
a detailed message
a concise message
What can help you get your boss to accept your idea?
Invite your boss to a shared discussion
Don’t ask for advice and guidance
Speak in subordinate language
The elevator pitch lasts:
between 3 and 10 minutes
about 30 to 60 seconds
about 30 minutes
What steps can you take to make your pitch successful?
Preparing and practicing your pitch
Preparing a comprehensive presentation
Come up with an idea spontaneously
How to deal with the pitch failure?
Quit because your idea is not accepted
Analyze what is the reason of the failure
Give up on your idea