My 10 rules for managing expectations.

1. MANAGING Client Expectations
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Steve Zehngut
@zengy

2. RULE #1
The client is always right.
(even when they are wrong.)
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Steve Zehngut
@zengy

3. RULE #2
Email is the worst form of communication.
Second worst: Texting.
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Steve Zehngut
@zengy

4. RULE #3
Don’t react.
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Steve Zehngut
@zengy

5. RULE #4
Shut up and listen.
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Steve Zehngut
@zengy

6. RULE #5
Take ownership.
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Steve Zehngut
@zengy

7. RULE #6
Don’t assume.
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Steve Zehngut
@zengy

8. RULE #7
Keep your promises.
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Steve Zehngut
@zengy

9. RULE #8
Tell your client that you aren’t perfect.
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Steve Zehngut
@zengy

10. RULE #9
Honesty is the best policy.
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Steve Zehngut
@zengy

11. RULE #10
You cannot over-communicate.
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#ManagingExpectations
Steve Zehngut
@zengy

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The client is always right.
Email is the worst form of communication.
Don’t react.
Shut up and listen.
Take ownership.
Don’t assume.
Keep your promises.
Tell your client that you aren’t perfect.
Honesty is the best policy.
You cannot over-communicate.
#Pressnomics
#ManagingExpectations
Steve Zehngut
@zengy

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#ManagingExpectations
Steve Zehngut
@zengy
MANAGING Client Expectations