Working with a boss who avoids decisions

Turn "let's revisit" into a date

Avoidant bosses are not saying no. They are saying not now, forever. Your job is to make later specific.

1. Opening

   I know this one keeps getting pushed.

2. Boundary

   I need a decision to keep the project on schedule.

3. Pause

   Can we decide by Thursday, or should I go with option A?

Offer a default

"If I don't hear by Thursday, I'll proceed with A" gives them an easy way to agree by doing nothing.