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I wonder how you get people to believe in a mission if scepticism forms an inherent part of the culture. I‘m talking about the UK specifically. I feel like it w
by DrJokepu 13y ago
I wonder how you get people to believe in a mission if scepticism forms an inherent part of the culture. I‘m talking about the UK specifically. I feel like it would be very difficult to get the English guys and girls on my team to take our "mission" even remotely seriously.
- morganherlocker 13y agoMake your mission about skepticism. Skepticism is the driving force behind today's data boom.
- dyadic 13y agoBrit here. Scepticism isn't the same as unwilling to believe. Usually just honesty, willingness to engage in dialogue, answer questions etc, will do it. However, I have had experience working with Americans in the UK that sounds similar to what you might have experienced. In my experience, the "selling" of the mission has usually just been excessive enthusiasm on the American side with a hope that it will be contagious. To us, it all appears just a little fake.
- kika 13y agoThe best example of British hiring PR is the mythical Shackleton ad: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success." Despite being a fake (no one found a actual newspaper reference [0]) it obviously resonated very well. And still resonates. [0] : http://www.antarctic-circle.org/advert.htm http://www.antarctic-circle.org/advert.htm