You cannot treat with all the world at once.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You cannot negotiate or manage with everyone at the same time.
- In plain terms
- Pick your alliances.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on specific partners.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you work with?
- How do you prioritize?
Another view
Sometimes broad inclusion is necessary.
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