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    Retrospect with client manager?

    My contract is running to an end soon and I was thinking to ask the Client Manager to retrospect on the last few months that we worked together. From my side this contract was a bit **** and also my collaboration with the CM. I'm sure from his side, it's sort of the same.
    But in your experience, is it ever worth doing a retrospective with the CM? Or just forget what happened, say bah-bye and move on?

    #2
    I usually ask for any feedback. It can be useful.

    However any feedback I give it always positive.

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      #3
      Originally posted by GreenMirror View Post
      However any feedback I give it always positive.
      Even if you had a bad experience? What's the point?

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        #4
        Originally posted by dogquoteplus View Post
        My contract is running to an end soon and I was thinking to ask the Client Manager to retrospect on the last few months that we worked together. From my side this contract was a bit **** and also my collaboration with the CM. I'm sure from his side, it's sort of the same.
        But in your experience, is it ever worth doing a retrospective with the CM? Or just forget what happened, say bah-bye and move on?
        Do you need them for anything? If not, walk away.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
          Do you need them for anything? If not, walk away.
          Not really.

          I was just asking on what do people normally do.

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            #6
            You should be aware how the gig went, which it appears you did. That's all you need. Shake his hand, thank him and tell them you'd be happy to work with them again, feel free to give you a call. Walk out the door whistling.

            No more complicated than that.
            'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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              #7
              Originally posted by dogquoteplus View Post
              Not really.

              I was just asking on what do people normally do.
              I don't bother.

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                #8
                Originally posted by dogquoteplus View Post
                My contract is running to an end soon and I was thinking to ask the Client Manager to retrospect on the last few months that we worked together. From my side this contract was a bit **** and also my collaboration with the CM. I'm sure from his side, it's sort of the same.
                But in your experience, is it ever worth doing a retrospective with the CM? Or just forget what happened, say bah-bye and move on?
                Sounds like a permie mindset to me. If they think you did a good job, they extend you. If they think you're tulip, they usually bin you. What more do you need to know?

                360 feedback is for permies.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                  You should be aware how the gig went, which it appears you did. That's all you need. Shake his hand, thank him and tell them you'd be happy to work with them again, feel free to give you a call. Walk out the door whistling.

                  No more complicated than that.
                  Don't forget to empty the stationary cupboard as well
                  Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.

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                    #10
                    I've been known to write what I call 'exit reports" for my client contact detailing what's done, not done, who to talk to, what has gone well, not so well and I leave some recommendations.

                    Interpersonal ones are given over a coffee on my last day verbally.

                    Always frame it as constructive criticism.

                    IMO that's a consultant's mindset.

                    I like to leave the world in a better way compared to how I found it and I want the client to go on and do well after I've gone.

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