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A Communication Strategy
Prepared by: Dr. Bini B.S., Institute of Law, Nirma University
Understanding Persuasion
02 Why Persuade?
03 Strategies of Persuasion
04 Barriers to Persuasion
Understanding Persuasion
What Persuasion is not
Forcing Menacing Manipulating Coercing
Persuade Persuade
to make somebody do something to make someone believe that
by giving him/her good reasons something is true by giving
reasons
1. Reciprocity
2. Scarcity
3. Authority
4. Commitment and consistency
5. Consensus
6. Liking
Barriers to Persuasion
Lack of Credibility Being afraid of rejection
Errors in facts, telling lies, not being The insecurities and fears of the speaker/
consistent writer may become evident as s/he tries
hard to persuade.