Don't just show them your vision, paint a picture of how they fit into your vision. It will reassure them that you want them to be a part of that future. Acknowledge the accomplishments of colleagues. A little credit goes a long way in creating goodwill. Anchor any new ideas in core values of the group.
Journalists tend to believe in truth, justice and fairness, balance, and accuracy.
Whatever you want them to do, you have to refer back to their core values. End by restating your main ideas. You should articulate your main point a total of at least three times over the course of your presentation to drive your message home. In her role as a member of Poynter's Leadership and Management Faculty, Ms. Dunlap challenges managers to embrace change in the newsroom by developing people and holding to excellence in journalism. A memoir by Globe columnist Don Murray.