In our careers there would have been several instances where we are so excited about our ideas that we are convinced would enable a positive impact on your business, project and people but do not know how to sell it well. Finding and connecting people within your organization to listen to your ideas can make all the difference. Here are some tips that will help you sail through this scenario:

Remember that it’s not easy to turn an idea into reality, especially when you have limited resources and connections in a corporate set up. The people who have the power to make decisions or influence decisions sit right at the top and may have their own beliefs and assumptions about how to do business / run a program based on what has, and has not, worked in the past. It is up to you that you work with them to get those ideas heard and not try to push the ideas far too much.

Most crucial step is to identify the right champion for your ideas who has that sphere of influence to get your ideas noticed in the right forum and be your voice! But remember that it takes time and lot of efforts to build the Trust with your champion! You should start off with small ideas and show consistently how those ideas would affect the outcome of any project/business deal that you get involved with backing up of key data points. Once the champion starts seeing results that were promised then it becomes a habit to listen carefully and give you the chance to make big decisions that can have a bigger outcome.

Also keep your feedback channels open with other key stakeholders that might give you the right insights that would convince the leadership and your champion to start believing in you and understand perspectives that might not have been possible to comprehend without these insights.

At the end of the day, there’s no magic or luck in getting someone to believe in your big ideas, and there are limitations and obstacles in almost every organization. Navigating these obstacles is not easy. In fact, it’s time-consuming and frustrating. Patience is key. But with careful observation, smart networking, and persistent determination, it’s very possible to get the right people to listen to you, and bring your big ideas to life.  

Happy Ideas 😊