If you demand this of everyone, you'll have no supporters left. Don't assume that support means always seeing eye to eye. Your supporters will complain, regret, and even change their minds.
Give it three minutes: start from your current experience and work backward along the timeline, extracting one highlight from each phase.
1. Analyze the data briefly, then clarify next steps.
2. Lead with good news before raising concerns, and propose how you think the issue should be handled.
3. Every recommendation must include the reasoning behind it.
4. Instead of saying you can't do something, say what you need to make it happen.
5. Report problems promptly—and ask whether to activate Plan B.
6. Pinpoint the top priority and lay it out in order of importance.
7. Keep progress updates timely.