The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving 382: How and when a consultant must disagree (Strategy Skills classics)
Sep 20, 2023
This podcast explores the challenges consultants face when expressing differing viewpoints, using a power sector study as an example. It emphasizes the importance of offering valuable solutions to clients while minimizing disagreements. Strategies for managing disagreements within a consulting team are discussed, along with the significance of clear communication and prioritizing helping the client.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Recommending a different approach to the client in a power sector study and discussing disagreement as a consultant
02:58 • 4min
Handling Disagreements and Focusing on Client Goals
06:58 • 2min
The Importance of Avoiding Disagreements and Articulating Recommendations
09:08 • 4min