The Art of Asking for (and Getting) Help

Wayne Baker, professor at the Ross School of Business at the
University of Michigan, has spent much of his career researching
the best way to effectively ask for help at work. Whether you're
soliciting support on a tricky assignment or more resources for
your team, it can feel uncomfortable to approach bosses and
colleagues with hat in hand. But we rarely get what we need or want
without asking for it. Baker highlights some of the most effective
strategies for defining your goal, figuring out who to ask, and
crafting your message so it will be positively received. He is also
the author of the book “All You Have to Do Is Ask: How to Master
the Most Important Skill for Success.”