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Home » Seminars » Leading and consulting customers

Advise customers professionally and manage them successfully

Learn to convince your customers and lead them with confidence

As a project manager, you are in daily contact with customers and are expected to meet their expectations. But sometimes the customer doesn’t know exactly what they want or their expectations are contradictory. This is when your consulting expertise is needed to find solutions that convince and satisfy the customer without exceeding the budget and deadline.

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ADVISE AND GUIDE CUSTOMERS | SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:

Unleash the full potential with our tailored in-house seminar!
Currently, we exclusively conduct this seminar within companies. With 4-5 participants or more, you benefit from a personalized training that is precisely tailored to your needs. Contact us to discuss details and receive your offer.
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  • WHY THIS SEMINAR?

  • You will learn basic counseling methods
  • You get concrete strategies for action
  • How to win your customers over to your ideas
  • Strengthen your powers of persuasion and assertiveness
  • You work specifically on your problems
  • High benefit due to small seminar group
  • Detailed documents for reading
  • Secure your place now

Holger Feigenbutz

"Customer situations were recognizable and there was a different perception of them."

IBSolution

Julia Wirwich

"What I particularly liked about the seminar was that specific problems were addressed."

Eisenmann SE

"I particularly liked the interactive way of working, the relaxed atmosphere, working on my own in the group and the reflection session."

Stefan Kopestensk

"Open atmosphere, lots of examples, practical"

Hewlett-Packard GmbH
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SEMINAR GOALS

In the seminar, you will acquire the ability to shape the relationship with the customer from the outset in such a way that communication is possible at eye level. You will learn basic approaches and methods of consulting and strengthen your ability to persuade and assert yourself. You will learn how to conduct professional consultations with your customers and keep an overview even in difficult situations.

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YOUR BENEFIT

This seminar is very practice-oriented. Theoretical input alternates with intensive workshops and discussions. The theoretical approaches have already been tried and tested in countless projects, so you can put the topics covered into practice immediately. We work with illustrative case studies and also very specifically on real situations from your projects. Certified participants receive 16 PDUs or a certificate of further training for IPMA.

We also advise customers and conduct the seminar in-house


YOUR TRAINER

Patrick Schmid

Managing Director PS Consulting,
PMP, PSM, PSPO, PAL, Dipl.-Ing.

Berthold Hümbs

Senior Consultant International,
PMP, graduate engineer

Bernd J. Braun
Bernd J. Braun

Senior Consultant,
Diplom-Kaufmann

PMI ATP 2025
Siegel Top100 Inovator PSC

SEMINAR CONTENT ADVISING AND GUIDING CUSTOMERS

  • Characteristics of good advice - what is important in contact with the customer?

  • Comparison of different consulting approaches

  • Stakeholder analysis with a focus on customer management - what is the balance of power in the project?

  • Analysis of communication - how do I recognize the true customer needs?

  • The consultation - which steps lead to a good result?

  • How do I deal with unrealistic expectations?

  • How can I exert influence and lead the customer/stakeholder?

  • Understanding body language

  • Cooperation or confrontation - when is which strategy appropriate?

  • Argumentation techniques - how can I convince the customer?

  • How do I incorporate objections into the advisory process in an appreciative manner?

  • Dealing with difficult situations - what typical situations can arise and what strategies have proven effective?

  • Reflection on own advisory skills

  • Further details on the seminar
  • Seminar services
Duration 2 intensive and lively seminar days
Target group The seminar is aimed at project managers, specialist consultants, customer consultants and account managers.
Note
  • Small seminar group. This guarantees you the greatest possible benefit.
  • PMPs automatically receive 16 PDUs (0 Ways of Working & 8 Power Skills & 8 Business Acumen) for your recertification, as we are an authorized training partner (ATP) of PMI®.
  • IPMA-certified participants receive a certificate of further training.
Seminar services
  • Qualified and experienced trainers from the field
  • Comprehensive seminar documentation
  • Many exercises for implementation
  • Photo protocol of the seminar
  • Digital participant certificate for printing, sharing and embedding in social networks.
  • Seminar language: German (also available in English within the company)

FAQs - QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CUSTOMER ADVICE & LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

  • Who is the seminar "Advising and guiding customers" suitable for?

    The seminar is aimed at project managers, technical consultants, sales staff and anyone who takes on responsibility in customer contact – whether in traditional or agile projects, in internal or external customer relationships.

  • What do I learn in the seminar Advising and managing customers?

    You will learn how to advise customers professionally, guide them clearly and appreciatively and keep an eye on both their interests and the relationship. The seminar provides you with tools, communication strategies and techniques for successfully conducting conversations in challenging situations.

  • How does the seminar Leading and consulting customers work?

    The Leading and consulting customers seminar takes place either as a face-to-face or live online seminar.

    • Live online seminar: Start is at 8:30 am, end around 5:30 pm.
    • Face-to-face seminar: The seminar starts at 9:00 a.m. on the first day and at 8:30 a.m. on the following days. The seminar usually ends at 17:30, on the last day at 17:00.

    There is a lunch break and flexible breaks in between – depending on the exercise situation and the motivation of the group.

    All formats are interactive, practical and include many concrete exercises:

    • Live online seminar: You work on exercises in small groups via MS Teams, use Miroboard, AI tools, Slido and other digital exercise formats.
    • Classroom seminar: In bright and friendly seminar rooms, you will work on exercises in small groups, experience a wide range of practical examples and have space to exchange experiences. The atmosphere is collegial, structured and open to your specific questions.
  • How large is the group in the seminar Leading and consulting customers?

    The group size is deliberately kept small so that personal exchanges, individual questions and intensive practice are possible. This gives you real added value and allows you to address your challenges in a targeted manner.

  • Do I need previous knowledge for the seminar Leading and consulting customers?

    Basic knowledge of project management is helpful, but not essential. The seminar is particularly valuable for anyone who advises, supports or manages customers in projects – regardless of their specialist role.

    Would you like to acquire the necessary basic knowledge in advance?
    Then we recommend our project management basics seminar. There you will learn all the basics you need – compact, practical and perfectly coordinated with our advanced seminars.

  • What are the specific benefits of the seminar on leading and consulting customers?

    You will communicate more clearly, provide more professional advice and strengthen your relationship with the customer at the same time. The seminar will help you to deal more confidently with objections, uncertainties and escalations – for more confidence and impact in customer meetings.

  • Will I receive a certificate for the seminar Leading and consulting customers?

    Yes, you will receive a verified, digital certificate of participation. You can use it internally as proof of competence or post it on LinkedIn, for example.

  • How do I register for the seminar Advising and guiding customers?

    Select a suitable date in the date overview and click on “Book now“. If no dates are currently available or none are suitable for you, please contact us – we will find a solution or suggest a suitable alternative.

  • How do I find out whether the seminar Advising and guiding customers is right for me?

    If you are unsure or have any questions, please call us on 07456 7957260. We will advise you personally and help you find the right seminar for your situation.

  • What technology do I need to take part in the online seminar Advising and guiding customers?

    All you need is a laptop or PC with a stable internet connection, camera and headset. You will receive the access link and all other information by e-mail in good time before the seminar.

  • What payment options are available for the seminar Advising and guiding customers?

    After your registration we will send you an invoice by e-mail. Payment is made simply by bank transfer.

  • What happens if I fall ill and cannot attend the seminar at short notice?

    If you fall ill and are unable to attend, you can nominate a substitute participant to take your place at any time. If this is not possible, you will pay the seminar fees, but can attend the next date at a reduced rate of 50% of the participation fee.

  • Can I also book the seminar on Leading and consulting customers internally?

    Yes, each of our seminars can also be held as in-house training. This is worthwhile from around 5 participants – both in terms of time and cost. On request, we can customize the content, examples and focus to suit your company. Arrange a non-binding consultation appointment.

  • Why should I book the seminar Leading and consulting customers now?

    Good customer management determines project success and customer satisfaction – and it can be learned. The seminar offers you concrete strategies and direct practicability. Places are limited, so secure your place now before the next opportunity passes you by.

Ilona Schroth, certification expert

Cosima Pleuger, our seminar expert

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