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Saying no to a deadline

Mr Fernandes says Friday. Riya says "yes sir, no problem." It is now Thursday night.

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Episode 30. A yes you can't keep is a no delivered late. Four honest lines that never say no: I can do X by Y, but not both · What should I prioritise? · That's tight · Can we push…? Plus what to say when the client asks you directly, on a call.

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