Why Should I? How to Garner Buy-In.
One of the most frustrating aspects of being in human resources is gaining compliance with even the simplest request. People view the policies or procedures you put in place as a way to thwart them or make their jobs more difficult. “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it,” is a saying I hear from executives and employees alike. Even worse is being the person who has to enforce the policies and procedures, even if you didn't write them. So, how do we get people to follow the rules or use the processes without having to twist their arms? Gain Buy-In! I know what you’re thinking. How am I supposed to gain buy-in?!? All I get are arguments when I draft a new policy or implement a new procedure! Well, there are a few ways to go about this, but the most important is… Get the Buy-In Beforehand Before a new policy or procedure is put in place, there should be a meeting with upper-management. Not just you and your boss, either (although you should meet with your boss
