We’ve observed and advised dozens of pitch and review meeting rehearsals and far too many focus exclusively on data and rational evidence. Of course these are vital: but also necessary is an understanding of psychology and decision making on the other side of the table. This component becomes more important as the number of strategies proliferates and competition intensifies.
Part 2: The power of psychology in asset manager meetings
Super-rational asset managers can achieve greater success in client meetings by having a deeper understanding of important cognitive biases. In this second article Russell Ross-Smith explains how some difficult situations can be navigated by studying some of the glitches in the software of human reasoning.
Part 1: The power of psychology in asset manager meetings
In this three part series Templar consultant Russell Ross-Smith will be taking a look at cognitive biases and in particular how asset managers might recognise their power in client meetings. Each article will examine a section of biases, ranging from the well-known to the esoteric.
Asset Managers – why do they all sound the same?
Templar Consultant, Russell Ross-Smith, shares his insight into how teams and managers can differentiate themselves and stand out from the crowd.
