When you turn in a deliverable on time – or early even – it becomes a collaboration
On the other hand
When you ask for more time
What you’re really asking for
Is more time to do it
Without any involvement
From the client.
See if this helps:
If you find yourself in danger
Of missing a deadline
Don’t.
Seriously, just don’t.
Instead
Approach the presentation
As an opportunity
To invite your clients
You know, the ones who know their business better than you’ll ever hope to
To a working session
Where you are there
Solely to gather their insight
And make the work
Better.
I’m here,
Kevin
P.S. There is a way to avoid deadlines altogether and make all of your sessions working sessions. But that’s for another day, another email.