title: The art of getting what you want.
abstract: Whatever your position in health care, persuading others is part of your role. For an administrator, convincing others is actually a common place occurrence throughout the workday and is not just reserved for major change. This article describes techniques in the art of persuasion including use of a triad, enthusiasm, specific examples, information, involving key staff, asking for a trial, discussing rather than writing, pointing out the advantages to the employee, and indicating that the idea is coming from administration.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davidhizar
mesh_terms: D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D010565:Persuasive Communication