If we start a collaboration, my ambition is that it will be a long and fruitful one. Therefore, I always invest a lot of effort and time in getting to know my clients and their business. In this way, I can much better hit the ‘tone’ and provide the advice that you will appreciate the most in the long run. There is indeed a very big difference between companies, and I understand and recognize that.
When I know your company, and we have a shared history, I can often help you move forward with a suddenly arisen challenge in just 5 minutes, so you don’t have to start over in explaining everything. This way, I become your sparring partner in many different aspects of your day-to-day work, and because I can see everything a bit from the outside, solutions can sometimes be found that you might not have thought of yourself.
I will never just tell you what you want to hear, and that means I might challenge you on the solution you might initially favor. One should never underestimate a set of ‘fresh eyes’ on a conflict or problem.