I try every trick I can think of, but as I'm sure you're aware, there's often a small contingent that continue to march to their own drum.
Most often, when I ask this small contingent to think of other ways, or to explain their thinking, it suddenly develops into a circular conversation where they simply reiterate the same buzzwords no matter how questions are posed.
If people won't ask for help, and you think you can offer an alternative point of view, ask them to explain it to you.
Their ego won't be damaged, because you're asking them, and maybe you can show them that talking things through can help.
Thanks for the reply.
I try every trick I can think of, but as I'm sure you're aware, there's often a small contingent that continue to march to their own drum.
Most often, when I ask this small contingent to think of other ways, or to explain their thinking, it suddenly develops into a circular conversation where they simply reiterate the same buzzwords no matter how questions are posed.
I'm slowly working on them though, very slowly.
I do feel your pain. I'm sure everyone else respects your attempts, unfortunately you can't please everyone.