Chapter 4

Am I invited to advise, or just to sign?

Tôi được mời để góp ý, hay chỉ để ký?

The chapter's question

At which stage of a major decision am I consulted?

Big idea

Being asked after the decision is made is being invited to sign, not to contribute.

In this chapter

  1. Part 4.1

    Signs You're Too Late

    At which stage do I usually get brought in?

  2. Part 4.2

    How to Get Invited Earlier

    What do I do to make people want to ask me from the start?

  3. Part 4.3

    Giving Them a Frame

    Could I hand them the calculation to use themselves?

  4. Part 4.4

    Coming Prepared

    Do I have the analysis ready for the decision that is coming?

The reading for this chapter is inside Conan School

This chapter has 4 readings, with case stories and exercises. Chapter 1 of Finance and the Operators is free to read right here.

Read in Conan School

Chapters of Finance and the Operators

  1. 1.Why is finance always the one saying no?
  2. 2.Should finance people see where the money is made?
  3. 3.If I'm right, why doesn't anyone get it?
  4. 4.Am I invited to advise, or just to sign?
  5. 5.Spot something wrong: speak now, or wait for proof?