Talk like a Consultant - How to conduct Interviews with Clients

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Firm Learning

Firm Learning

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@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
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@francopieracci2113
@francopieracci2113 4 жыл бұрын
For active listening, also summarising is a good technique
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
Fully agree, thanks Franco :) Best, Heinrich
@DJ-yc5qk
@DJ-yc5qk 2 жыл бұрын
It’s 2 AM and I am on a binge of your videos. I have worked around management consultants as an operator during acquisitions and have always been very impressed with how they operate and you are helping me break down how it is that I felt that way, and most helpful that I am learning how to apply these in my every day business interactions.
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Derek, do not want you to sacrifice your sleep for my videos - but of course very happy to hear that they are helpful! All the best to you, appreciate you watching! Cheers, H
@axl2531
@axl2531 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate how concise and direct these videos are! Thanks for providing examples for each tactic.
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ake, thank you, great to hear you find them helpful!! Best, Heinrich
@ivnacuri5231
@ivnacuri5231 4 жыл бұрын
Clarity on success and empathy are everything! Thanks for amazing content!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Fully agree - thanks for watching! Best, Heinrich
@jjhendriks8652
@jjhendriks8652 3 жыл бұрын
Man. This channel is super valuable. I wish I had this knowledge when I was just starting out!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks so much for your comment. Super happy to hear the videos are helpful!! Best, Heinrich
@markedmead
@markedmead 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great information and channel. I wish I had learned this when I started my consulting career many years ago with KPMG. I learned the hard way!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, super glad to year you find the videos helpful. Yes, feeling you, the first years in consulting can indeed be hard. Lots of success to you!! Best, Heinrich
@thinhphan2547
@thinhphan2547 3 жыл бұрын
Your silence tip is true and so hilarious. However, I often the one being influenced by the silence, not the other way around! Could you do a video on how to control the energy in a client meeting or in the workplace?
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Thinh, thanks for your comment. Interesting idea, might pick it up in a future video! Best, Heinrich
@Jo-qc8eg
@Jo-qc8eg 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insightful video Heinrich. Related to this it would be great if you can elaborate in another video more on interviewing techniques and which questions consultants ask clients.
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jo, thanks for your comment! Yes makes sense, for sure this topic has potential for many more videos :) Best, Heinrich
@dolcevita713
@dolcevita713 Жыл бұрын
@@FirmLearning did you make additional videos about this? This is a crucial topic. Anyhow I subscribed.
@ahsicuhvihenvrinvhui
@ahsicuhvihenvrinvhui 3 жыл бұрын
Late to the party but I still want to thank you a lot for your videos Heinrich! As someone that will soon start his career in consulting, your videos are providing me with so much prior knowledge and making me much more comfortable in this new start. Thank you and keep up the great work!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you like the channel! :)
@samsklubontube
@samsklubontube Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. Based on this, 5 things to keep in mind are: 1. How to Elevate Your Meeting Invites 2. How to Define Success Before Every Meeting 3. How to Master the Art of Listening and Empathy 4. How to Utilize the Power of Silence to Your Advantage 5. How to Enhance Client Relationships with Effective Follow-Ups
@szilardvincze
@szilardvincze 4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to learning more about the trust formula. Great vid.
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vincze! Yes, stay tuned for that :) Best, Heinrich
@swarupkbagul4177
@swarupkbagul4177 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing these insights! Learning to practice it :)
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Swarup, thank you for your comment! Great to hear the video is helpful! :) Best, Heinrich
@dottleluce
@dottleluce 4 жыл бұрын
Can you also make a video on how consultants can take care of themselves and avoid burnout given the stresses of consulting?
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Dottle, thank you for your comment! Recently did a video on how to deal with stress and anxiety on the job, maybe this already provides some insights. But will for sure continue talking about this topic in the future! Best, Heinrich
@blueconfluence7851
@blueconfluence7851 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Heinrich, thank you for your content. It would be helpful you talk about introducing your self in a Client-Meeting and some useful Ice-Breaker. All the best! Andreas
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your comment! Indeed good topics for additional videos in the future. Thanks for sharing! Best, Heinrich
@fairyzhang8513
@fairyzhang8513 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video. I am a young consultant struggling with the client's interview preparation. Please advise how I can make a brief note regarding my resume.
@Hevillo
@Hevillo 4 жыл бұрын
HIt the like button before I even watched haha. The video is very interesting and I would love to learn more about this topic. Thanks!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Pawel, thanks for the Like! :) Glad to hear the video is helpful. Best, Heinrich
@prathmeshupadhye2804
@prathmeshupadhye2804 4 жыл бұрын
Please Continue This series of How to talk & think like Management Consultant/Management Executives for students. It will be highly beneficial for students specifically. Thanks in Advance!!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Prathmesh, thanks for your comment. Yes, I will continue this series in the future :) Best! Heinrich
@raypenbar8305
@raypenbar8305 4 жыл бұрын
Really helpful! Number 1 and 4 were new for me. Thanks a lot.
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that - thank you Ray! Best, Heinrich
@simpleai3204
@simpleai3204 4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting take, how to use "the power of silence" in the case of remote meetings (mostly audio ones) ?
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi! Can indeed imagine this to be less powerful than in person. Especially if it is only audio, the other party might believe that you dropped the line ;) Best! H
@geovygener2895
@geovygener2895 3 жыл бұрын
Great content! Excited to see the Trust Formula video!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Geovy! Yes, stay tuned for it, will probably do it at some point in the next weeks :) Best, Heinrich
@ianyorke2617
@ianyorke2617 4 жыл бұрын
Ah, the power of silence - use sparingly :-) Two on one is also standard interrogation tactic, client doesn't get the chance to "think" whilst the interviewers can process answers and think up further questions alternatively. Sneaky. Important to not only agree actions but also set a date for the results. Actions without deadlines tend to take a long time :-)
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian, thanks for your comment and also your additional suggestions. Makes a lot of sense :) Best, Heinrich
@matheusmascarenhas
@matheusmascarenhas 4 жыл бұрын
1. Schedule the meetings accessing the people's supervisor. Doing this, you will have a sense of prioritization from the supervisor, who understands the timing needed for the project. 2. Set goals for the meeting, defining what is a successful meeting, what are the optimal outputs from the meeting to ensure you start the meeting with an idea of the gaps to be closed. 3. 80% listening, 20% talking. Your role is to understand the client's perspective on the current situation. 4. The power of silence. Use moderately, to extract more information from the client when his answer is too short/shallow. Use it to create discomfort and stimulate more insights. 5. After meeting follow-ups to document discussion, results, next steps/to-do's.
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Matheus, thank you for summarizing, much appreciated! Best, Heinrich
@rupamdutta9328
@rupamdutta9328 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matheus for summarising much appreciated
@thanusansathiakumar962
@thanusansathiakumar962 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for all these tips!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Thanusan, great to hear that, appreciate it! Best, Heinrich
@judyl.7811
@judyl.7811 Жыл бұрын
0:10 extract info from them, their role and relevant to our job. 0:50 #1 tip: scheduling the meeting, by whom? there might be some politics, people could put you off, so maybe the supervisor can invite, in this way, to put the meeting much higher on the agenda. 1:55 #2 what would success mean? before walking into the meeting room, ask yourself. well-prepared and structure the interview. 2:20 coming unprepared is seemed unprofessional. the person might go around the organization and talk about this bad situation. make you look bad and also the whole firm looks bad. 3:10 #3 show empathy and listen 3:50 restrict your speaking share to 20% 4:00 active listening: sense the feelings, if he's comfortable, defensive, or enthusiatic and so on. read the room is very important, might have political situation. 5:10 #4 use the power of silence. 6:40 #5 write follow-ups and minutes: situation might be framed as this is a misunderstanding. in the email with bullets, helps build trust. 7:40 trust formula (in executive education or consult onboarding)
@worldspottingexhibit
@worldspottingexhibit 4 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions Heinrich! I love the power of silence idea haha - maybe I'll try it in my area :)
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, great to hear you liked the video. Sure thing, give it a go! :) Best, Heinrich
@nikhilpachauri5761
@nikhilpachauri5761 2 жыл бұрын
Really good tips , please do make a detailed video about how to deal with difficult or stub borne client.
@nikulroshania1931
@nikulroshania1931 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, would it be possible to get a video on dressing when working at MBB? At the client site, at Friday office day etc...
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Nikul, thanks for the video suggestion! Yes, great topic, trust I will pick this up in a future video :) Best, Heinrich
@RikkiKiefer
@RikkiKiefer 9 ай бұрын
Very helpful pointers. Thank you.
@高老师-r6j
@高老师-r6j 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting , the power of silence.
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Wei :) Best, Heinrich
@tomsadler1183
@tomsadler1183 4 жыл бұрын
Good video, thanks. Would like to hear more about the trust formula
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom! Yes, stay tuned for future videos! :) Best, Heinrich
@fd318
@fd318 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Heinrich, great videos! I just subscribed to your channel. Please keep going! Looking forward to the upcoming trust formula video 😁
@LâmTrương-j5d
@LâmTrương-j5d 24 күн бұрын
Great as usual!
@gerrickratliff7620
@gerrickratliff7620 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Learned a lot
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that - thank you for watching Gerrick!! Best, Heinrich
@alexstonezak6353
@alexstonezak6353 4 жыл бұрын
thanks for your cons-english videos!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
;) Thanks for watching!! Best, Heinrich
@georgeharris7578
@georgeharris7578 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Heinrich, I have a recommendation for a video unrelated to a career in consultancy, rather, what are your favourite books you enjoy/have enjoyed reading? Every video you seem to have a large bookshelf in the background, it would be good to learn more about them!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi George, thanks for your suggestion, indeed something I might do a video about in the future. In the meantime, check out the book recommendations in the link in the video description :) Best, Heinrich
@wjgoh7573
@wjgoh7573 4 жыл бұрын
No coffee mug today?haha. Great video as usual! I would just llke to dig a bit deeper into these interviews - what is a good/appropriate interview question? I'm sure this is more an art than science, but I'm fairly certain there is always a better way to phrase a question. Some questions should be phrased as the confirmatory type "I understand xxx, can you confirm?", while others should be more open ended "do you think that xxx?" How do you strike a balance in validating your hypothesis (narrow) VS. understanding the things that you don't know in the industry (broad)?
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your comment! Indeed sticked to water for this video, was already quite late when I filmed it :) Thanks for the idea of talking about questions. This is indeed an important topic with many things to discuss. Might pick that up in a future video! :) Best, Heinrich
@franciscomariaquintela1357
@franciscomariaquintela1357 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. Another great video, congrats!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Francisco, great to hear that you found is helpful! Best, Heinrich
@franciscomariaquintela1357
@franciscomariaquintela1357 4 жыл бұрын
@@FirmLearning 😁💪
@jyotsnasreenath
@jyotsnasreenath 2 жыл бұрын
Too good!!! So much to learn!
@jacplacek
@jacplacek 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jacek! Best, Heinrich
@yunush
@yunush 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Heinrich and thanks again for another excellent and informative video. One question that I have for you is related to the stakeholders who are being interviewed. How do you deal with a situation where the stakeholders have competing priorities or conflict of interest and even become a bit hostile towards each other?
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your comment! Can see why this can be challenging. Of course hard to give a one size fits all answer for these situations. In general it is important to understand what the people involved really want, and then try to convince them that you can actually help all of them achieve their goals :) Best! Heinrich
@mikemcgeehan4321
@mikemcgeehan4321 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! Best, Heinrich
@TheSulistiyanto
@TheSulistiyanto 4 жыл бұрын
I love your silence tip. So funny 😂
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, can be quite effective! :) Best, Heinrich
@Gorlenius
@Gorlenius 4 жыл бұрын
Great insights, thank you for sharing!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@oneindia5371
@oneindia5371 3 жыл бұрын
How consulting is different from MBA Finance? Main differences between them Please make a video
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gautam, not sure whether I understand the question correctly. Consulting is a profession, MBA / Finance is a degree program. Or how exactly do you mean this? Thanks! Heinrich
@janjaap5532
@janjaap5532 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Heinrich, really liking your videos! I was wondering if you'd ever considering sharing your experiences and advice about business development in consulting. From applying your network to having the right conversations and building or contributing to proposals and presenting them. Would love to get your insight!
@qnw3725
@qnw3725 3 жыл бұрын
inspiring trick of silence!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@arunkrubakarank7964
@arunkrubakarank7964 2 жыл бұрын
Hi sir, this is arun from chennai, India. It was a very useful video. I have client interview in 2 days with an American officer. I am bit nervous on how the interview is going to be? If possible please give few more tips sir. Thanks
@HSP9032
@HSP9032 3 жыл бұрын
How to write meeting minutes? Like how do I know what to write. I know bullet points don’t work, and I know paragraphs don’t work. So how do I write impactful meeting minutes on what we discussed.
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Harpreet, have a distinct video on the channel talking about how to take notes - check it out, trust it has some insights on that! Best, Heinrich
@peterchain1686
@peterchain1686 2 жыл бұрын
Nice broh! This video is awesome
@arjunanranjit452
@arjunanranjit452 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Arjunan! Best, Heinrich
@Osuruktan_teyyare
@Osuruktan_teyyare 3 жыл бұрын
Great job
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@danirkzundov1996
@danirkzundov1996 2 жыл бұрын
Terimakasih Heinrich! 👍
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Danirk! Best, H
@Ludvio
@Ludvio 3 жыл бұрын
how to quicken the conversation when client rambles a lot?
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed a good question, difficult to give general advice. In most cases you might need just to sit longer with them ;) Best, Heinrich
@bezalelthecreative8503
@bezalelthecreative8503 4 жыл бұрын
How do you juggle making KZbin videos with quality content along with being a C-suite ?
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, usually to the videos Friday late afternoon or on the weekend :) Best! Heinrich
@minhphan1213
@minhphan1213 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MrNamelessGermany
@MrNamelessGermany 4 жыл бұрын
Heinrich where is ur coffee mug this time? ;-)
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
You are right ;) Was already late and did not want to drink even more coffee...! ;) Best, Heinrich
@KoshySamuel
@KoshySamuel 3 жыл бұрын
My Consulting experience in Oil & Gas, Supply Chain let's connect and talk
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Koshy, thank you - always happy to connect on LinkedIn! Best, Heinrich
@Camiderey
@Camiderey 4 жыл бұрын
Hey :) I've been watching you videos for a while and I think they are really insightful, so thanks for that! Now, I've got a question for you: I am currently in the recruiting process for BA at Mckinsey, but I am 27-28 y/o with 2 years of industry experience. Would you still suggest is a good move and if so, why/why not? Thank you!
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Camila, thank you for your comment! Yes, 27-28 is not too old in my opinion. With 2 years of experience you might try to get in as an Associate instead of a BA, have you discussed this? But still, at least for me McK was such a great learning experience, do not think you will regret working there for some years, independent of what you want to do in the long term. Best! Heinrich
@YoutubeXu
@YoutubeXu 4 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video where you can buy the best shirts?
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi! If you live in Germany, check out www.soer.de :) Best! Heinrich
@ЛБОфинанс
@ЛБОфинанс 4 жыл бұрын
I like your videos but the speed is too high for me. I am not a native speaker. Is it a behavioral thing to speak so fast or the best method for presenting your materials on KZbin?
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your comment and feedback! Indeed seems difficult for me to "get this right", as I also receive many comments that I speak too slowly. Have you tried changing the speed in the video options? You can just slow down the video there. I also added captions to the video, maybe they help to better understand what I say as well. Best! Heinrich
@spyro5484
@spyro5484 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Heinrich, thank you for your informative videos. One suggestion: It would be nice if you could integrate 'they/them' pronouns when going through hypothetical scenarios, instead of 'he/him'.
@alexh.4842
@alexh.4842 2 жыл бұрын
hahaha, that silent stare is really uncomfortable, even on a screen... lol
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 2 жыл бұрын
Can be quite uncomfortable indeed :) Thanks for watching! Best, Heinrich
@aaronsong3151
@aaronsong3151 4 жыл бұрын
Hi
@FirmLearning
@FirmLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Aaron :) Best, Heinrich
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