Persuasion – Business Communication Skills
Establishing the need for a change
- I know that, like me, you are concerned about …
- What comes across from talking to you is …
- It’s become apparent that …
- We could be missing out on a great opportunity if we don’t …
Building the argument
- We not only benefit from …, we also gain …
- Not only that. It’s also essential that we …
- OK, that’s the first benefit. Now, the second point …
- In addition to that …
Acknowledging different points of view
- Having said that, it’s important to remember …
- I accept that … but we have to recognise that … / put this into perspective …
- You could argue that …, but on balance …
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Reinforcing the message
- So, as I said before, …
- … is achievable. No question.
- We’re in an extremely strong position. Why? Because …
- We’re committed, we’re motivated, and we believe in what we do.
Asking for commitment / concluding
- I very much hope that …
- Please give serious consideration to …
- We can’t afford to miss this opportunity …
- I’m calling on you to …
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