In today’s world, almost every transaction is driven by incentives. It’s almost instinct to expect something from a person when they ask for help. But as someone who doesn’t control your colleagues’ salaries, how do you get people to see your way?
According to this article in Harvard Business Review , it’s important to show confidence in your idea or project and work hard for it. Show people that it’s worth their effort. To foster a good collaboration, one should also pick their battles carefully. And of course, have quantitative evidence for every statement you make as part of the project is important. Check out the article for details.