Learning Quote by Henry Kissinger
““Later I learned to improve my forecasting—if necessary by asking the visitor in advance what subjects he intended to raise with Nixon. In””
About This Quote
Source Memoir: White House Years by Henry Kissinger, 1979
Effective forecasting can be improved by anticipating others' topics and preparing responses in advance.
In simple terms: Plan for others' questions.
Ask ahead to shape dialogue.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- policy planning
- negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What questions could you ask preemptively?
- How do you handle surprise topics?
Assuming topics may miss unexpected issues.