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