SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) building effective client relationships Understanding the Client
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) style fast paced overview hints and tips slides on-line short exercises discussions
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) topics How people tick The essentials of client rapport How clients make decisions Making ourselves preferred supplier
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) How People Tick
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) how people see the world
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) social styles Amiable Driver Analytical Expressive 10 Logic Extrovert Introvert Emotion 0
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) characteristics Bold Assertive Affirmative Determined Cheerful Spirited Buoyant Uplifting Clear Objective Detached Showing no bias Still Tranquil Calming Soothing
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) Aggressive Controlling Driving Overbearing Intolerant Excitable Frantic Indiscreet Hasty Flamboyant Stuffy Indecisive Suspicious Cold Reserved Docile Bland Plodding Reliant Stubborn we can be seen as
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) Power dressing Suits Well pressed To impress Designer Statement Trendy Louder Brighter colours Different Conservative Dark suits 3 piece Traditional Relaxed Jumpers Tweed Casual Earth colours personality dress code
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) Look tidy Impressions Power desk Certificates Equipment Famous photos Disorganised Art Gizmos Friends / family Inspiring quotes Very tidy Spreadsheets Gant Charts Technical photos No clutter Plants Sofas Charity info Coffee machine Organised chaos the environment we create
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) Client Rapport
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) trust trust happens when someone believes you see the world the same way that they do
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) first impressions 30 seconds timing – pausing / filling gaps / rhythm vacuity gets forgotten – go beyond small talk get them to talk…theyll like you more do they see the world the way I do? will they help me fulfil my ambitions?
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) Client Decisions
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) how clients make decisions logicemotion decidejustify
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) Making Ourselves Preferred Supplier
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) the PIE influence always aim to be first in recall !! Performance Image Exposure
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) follow up create reason to contact again put dates in diary for contact ORGANISE your data asap ask them how they would like contact to continue Royal Mail adverts make the contact relevant – ask the right questions at the start persistence isnt the same as stalking!
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) exceed expectations expected unexpected provide options and solutions, not problems give something for free (info, time or ideas) publicly recognise them or their ideas make a point of saying thanks note small things like interests and beliefs
SMART Sessions Understanding the Client (0) Thank You Understanding the Client