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\"\"<\/a>When faced with a problem and needing to confront a person in authority, here are some excellent tips for finding solutions:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be positive in your approach.\u00a0 Make sure that your attitude has been adjusted<\/em> and\u00a0a positive attitude\u00a0will shine through.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be clear and stay focused on what you want to ask.\u00a0 During times of stress, we can often get side tracked.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When there is a problem, be sure that you are talking to the person who can make the difference.\u00a0 At times, it isn’t the person “in charge” who can make a difference.\u00a0 You may want to establish contact with a person who is the assistant or secretary of the “head person.”<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask what happened and why.\u00a0 Try to get specific information by asking pointed questions.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Think solutions, not just complaints.\u00a0 When you go to a person with a problem, be sure that you have thought through your concerns enough so that you can come up with some solutions.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep within your own experience of the problem.\u00a0 Often, we want to broaden the problem to include others.\u00a0 This can create problems and you should avoid sharing another person’s problem.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Write down beforehand what you want to say.\u00a0 Include the list of issues and questions you want answered, in case you forget in the meeting.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Focus on a way forward rather than the problem.<\/p>\n

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