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@jameszhu72 жыл бұрын
It’s been a year since I subscribed to this channel, never fails to bring me more insights and valuable tips in all directions.
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad! Thanks for your support! :)
@tchit87922 жыл бұрын
This completely changed how I see working with a client. I am still a student but am a project lead for a consulting engagement with a start up, and I have not been enjoying the experience because I've been using them as a data source and constantly feeling like I'm working for someone else while delivering little value. But if I collaborate and co-create the solution with them, I can actually deliver value to them while not bearing all the uncertainty/responsibility.
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that you found the video valuable! Thanks for watching :)
@ssegherss2 жыл бұрын
I like your unedited, conversational style - if you were less structured than you are, it might've been less clear but you do an amazing job.
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! :)
@adage32562 жыл бұрын
Your concepts hold in non consulting scenarios also. We are a fintech with a product for banks to manage AI driven decision for compliance. We take the 'trusted advisor' approach there as we solution sell our software and tell them best practices they should be adopting using our tech and our deep domain knowledge. Great lecture series.
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Hi Aditya, yes agree that this approach works quite well in solution selling. Big fan of the Challenger Sales approach :) All the best and lots of success to you! Heinrich
@nater94662 жыл бұрын
On my first Study now and reflecting a lot on your inputs :) thank you for being a great virtual mentor!
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Super happy to hear that - thank you Nathan! Best, Heinrich
@judyl.7811 Жыл бұрын
1:15 3 stages of a consultant. First stage: data gatherer, treat people as source of data, this relationship is transactional 4:25 Second stage: co-creation that they have some insights and buy-in. 6:20 also internal problem solving meeting. 7:20 also create their visibility in the firm. 8:00 Third stage: when you're a senior project lead/ partner. then you become a trusted advisor. position yourself as a person to add value for any business discussion. 9:35 insights from expert networks. then maybe invitation to the dinner and lunch. 9:00 project sponsor. 11:15 be able to co-create is a very important point to get evaluated and promoted for you.
@DemetriPanici2 жыл бұрын
Always great tips and value here!
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Hi Demetri, great to hear that, thanks for watching! Best, Heinrich
@YOUinConsulting2 жыл бұрын
I think many clients get intimated when a McKinsey consultant walks in. Hence, I always suggest to LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN when you first meet a new client, to find out if he/she is ready to collaborate. I remember at my McKinsey basic readiness bootcamp they taught the mantra "release your agenda", they probably taught you the same. "Release your agenda" makes you develop from a data gatherer into a more mature consultant.
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your valuable input and support of the channel! :)
@YOUinConsulting2 жыл бұрын
@F%99%82annel/UCsx-bX-BVBqsDwdxxzpOXMQ You deserve all support for your hard work. And we share the passion and the background! 🙂
@kaboose642 жыл бұрын
Nah, i think people get intimidated by the fact that McKinsey had role to paly in the Opioid crisis which resulted in the death of half a million people.
@victorjong17862 жыл бұрын
I really like the format without mini edits between each sentence, keep it up!
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
@Osuruktan_teyyare2 жыл бұрын
Great work! I would really appreciate it if you could make a video about „ Question technique „ at the client. What questions to ask, how ask them the best way and how to go deep in asking questions to get valuable information from the customers. Thanks 🙏
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Hi Evo, already did a video about conducting client interviews in the past, just search in the library :) Best, Heinrich
@maywealwaysbehappy2 жыл бұрын
Its awesome how you articulated this! Its something i know subconsciously but i love that you structure and brought it to light :)
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
:) Great to hear!
@맥킨지니체시넥2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I just worked in the consulting field. I'll learn a lot from your videos!
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad! Thanks for watching :)
@Bellarue20207 ай бұрын
Heinrich is just excellent! I’ve been on some channels where I wondered if they’ve ever been a consultant.
@kizitookougbo4386 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I will be starting at McKinsey soon and will definitely implement your suggestions
@doziee.10932 жыл бұрын
Crisp and clear, as always.
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dozie, appreciate it! Best, Heinrich
@lcsxwtian2 жыл бұрын
Love that Level 3 thinking! Truly the differentiator!
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@raonezeviani8070 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, this is a great video. Thank you so much for your insights!
@10-minutebusinessinsights Жыл бұрын
good information but there's more. I started my career with BCG and moved to McKinsey. #1 clients are delighted when you provide truly insightful information (killer analyses). many clients are skeptical why their CEO is spending millions of dollars on one consulting project. however, if you deliver a killer analysis, they understand why the CEO hired McKinsey (or BCG or Bain)
@FirmLearning Жыл бұрын
Fully agree, thanks for your comment! Best, Heinrich
@dinrubens92362 жыл бұрын
I was watching your videos to prepare for my interviews Now I got in and watch your videos to get some advice on performing as a fist-year consultant Thank you💫
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that you find the channel helpful! Thanks for watching :)
@darrenli18606 ай бұрын
I have over 10 years of experience as a senior consultant in Strategy and Marketing in China. During this time, I led a team of consultants and worked with Kotler Marketing Group for more than 8 years. Recently, my family and I relocated to Canada at the end of last year. I am eager to continue my career in North America, ideally working as a consultant or in a related role within companies. Can you offer me some advice on how to break into this market?
@Sirprises2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoying your content Heinrich :) Great job!
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Super happy you like the content - thank you Alexander! :) Best, Heinrich
@vaibhavsinghal29252 жыл бұрын
This is so relatable and relevant, Heinrich. Thanks for sharing this!
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@FadliBKL2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Heinrich! It really opens my mind. Thanks.
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching :)
@zahoosen3212 жыл бұрын
So insightful - thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful! :)
@kseniatech Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you! deep respect for your english
@toshikitsutsumi20432 жыл бұрын
Great lecture! As an incoming associate at MBB who is about to graduate, insights like these are extremely helpful. What other advise would you offer to students who want to prepare ahead of time to move up the stages 1,2,3?
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Hi Toshiki, great to hear the video is helpful! Believe in the beginning most important to move from stage 1 to stage 2. Try to do this in little steps. At the beginning of your project, decide for yourself what your top 1-2 clients are that you want to build a strong relationship with. Then indeed do this by investing extra time, going to lunch with them, think about inclusive problem solving formats with them etc. Once you start deliberately making an effort to get to stage 2, often lots of ideas come to mind what you can do! Best, Heinrich
@toshikitsutsumi20432 жыл бұрын
@@FirmLearning Thank you so much for the speedy reply! I will mindfully exercise these tips as I transition into consulting!
@imadassi42408 ай бұрын
Vauable content and very clearly explained👍🏼
@Fedrox972 жыл бұрын
Currently doing an internship in consulting, quite interesting to compare my current project team members to the stages! I‘m wondering whether you can really influence what stage you are in early on if you are only tasked with certain (menial) tasks (crunching excel models etc.)?
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
It is important to try and show your manager(s) that you are ready for more advanced tasks by demonstrating competency and eagerness! Thanks for watching!
@Suhani__Jain10 ай бұрын
Please share how you got internship? What courses or anything else you did?
@tinrajkovic71142 жыл бұрын
Hey, just an idea for maybe interesting topic which you could cover --- what is the dress code in consultancy and how does it differ between in office work time and meetings with clients?
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing, will consider making a video on this soon!
@matb1101 Жыл бұрын
Hi Heinrich, Great video as always. What if you were asked to gather data as your task and you want to move to the second stage? Is it a conversation to have with the project lead or how it can be done? Thanks again for uploading this great content
@andrefurquim40142 жыл бұрын
Great tips!! I've joined a t2 firm this year as a Junior Analyst. I agree that my colleagues and I often behave as the client was our source of information regarding co-creating with them. I think this type of approach comes with the idea that "the is the trusted advisor so I need to be this trusted advisor even as a junior". The problem is that we don't have the expertise to be a trusted advisor, so we gather the data and validate the analysis with our internal team before go to the client. This way we sound like an expert. This situation I see very common in my level because we've afraid to show to the client that we don't know something and we believe that they expect us to know all (We build this idea that the consultant must be the person who has all the answers all the time)
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input and for watching the video! Glad that you found it helpful :)
@yvankonan8772 жыл бұрын
Great video Heinrich !
@EsperanzaLalala2 жыл бұрын
Is age important when we start being a consultant?
@Omahaneb62 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!
@iammobenal2 ай бұрын
Great video
@ajb2292 жыл бұрын
Very insightful and I completely agree.
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks for watching :)
@FamiliaMaldonadoTV Жыл бұрын
Great job!
@diegodiniz20792 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Thanks for informations...
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure :)
@kat9587 Жыл бұрын
Great insight
@georgestampolidis95112 жыл бұрын
useful , thanks
@xCatchii8 ай бұрын
Ich als Deutsche musste ein wenig schmunzeln, deinen Akkzenkt direkt erkannt zu haben :)
@billy_christianto2 жыл бұрын
Great insight and knowledge! it's really helpful! btw refferring to 9:27, I understand that we, as a partner/consultant, can give more value than what is stated in the engagement letter for marketing and value creation purposes, but did you add the value as a cherry on top of the cake, or there will be another amendment on the engagement letter and fee? -- which might be a hindrance for some clients. Anyway great contents and I do hope you continue sharing the amazing thought! :D
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for the amazing feedback and for supporting the channel! The answer to your questions is unfortunately specific to the firm, consultant, project etc. Apologies I could not be clearer! :)
@finnwheatley21942 жыл бұрын
Great advice!
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@shantharahulsanamandra8062 жыл бұрын
Can explain, how would creation looks like...?
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks for watching
@ajb2292 жыл бұрын
It is a common mistake for less experienced people to treat relationships as transactional.
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Fully agree. Thanks Alistair! Best, Heinrich
@rondovk2 жыл бұрын
This is a bit silly - there is so much between 2 and 3
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Trust that there are many more levels that one could distinguish indeed. Care to share some of them that you see?
@urbannomad232 жыл бұрын
where are your shirts from?
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Hi, have different brands, but most of them from van Laack. Best, Heinrich
@YOUinConsulting2 жыл бұрын
@@FirmLearning I think this screams for some affiliate link to your shirt supplier... 😉
@rayleighh_2 жыл бұрын
Top!
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching! Best, H
@CJ-uv6pb2 жыл бұрын
What’s your opinion on Accenture Consulting? Does this still apply?
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
Accenture is a great company and one can certainly learn a lot there!
@yangsenjyj2 жыл бұрын
cons^ltant, not conseltant bro
@shankerpai50522 жыл бұрын
Like
@FirmLearning2 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks for watching
@CimolOk-nz5yj10 ай бұрын
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 ☕ *Introduction and Background* - Heinrich introduces the topic and shares his experience as a consultant at McKinsey, - Explains the video's conversational style and solicits feedback from viewers. 00:56 🧗♂️ *Three Stages of a Consultant's Development* - Mentors at McKinsey advised three key stages in a consultant's career, - The initial stage is being a data gatherer, which is not sufficient for success. 02:22 📊 *Data Gatherer Stage* - Discusses the limitations of being just a data gatherer, - Emphasizes the transactional nature of client relationships in this stage. 04:17 🤝 *Co-creation Stage* - Transition from data gatherer to co-creator with clients, - The importance of involving clients in the problem-solving process. 06:37 🌟 *The Trusted Advisor Stage* - Describes the highest stage of being a consultant: becoming a trusted advisor, - Focuses on forming deeper, more strategic relationships with clients. 10:28 🚀 *Conclusion and Key Advice* - Summarizes the three stages and advises new consultants on progression, - Encourages viewer interaction and concludes the video with channel information. Made with HARPA AI