Firstly, you want to let them know you respect them and their experience. Secondly, you want to ask for their commitment to a 90-day period of being an open-minded teachable student. Compliment their accolades and remind them their accolades and experiences were a big part of why you chose to work with them. When they bring up other ways of doing things, remind them that you’re excited for them to add in their nuances. However, the quickest proven path to success is for them to put their old ways aside for ninety days so they can master the process that is proven to work here. Assure them that
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