_Ask the surprising, but relevant question! 
Not necessarily for answering it myself, but to secure a holistic process where all participants add value.

_Ensure focus on innovation!
In many industries the possibility of growth, or even survival, is just the ability to embrace the development faster and better than competitors. 

_Never make things more complicated than they are!
The “Salami method”, the ability to break down a complex challenge into smaller components and solve these individually, is an inspiring attitude for most people and contributes always to constructive dialogue.