We can take different approach based on clients. Adapt Based on Client Importance: For high-stake clients: Be patient and prioritize understanding their concerns, while diplomatically steering the conversation. For lower-stake clients: Set firmer boundaries and focus on driving efficiency, emphasizing mutual respect and the need to achieve business objectives. By balancing respect and assertiveness, we can manage dominant clients effectively while preserving the relationship and achieving productive outcomes.

Here some effective approaches 1. Set Clear Expectations: At the beginning of your meetings, outline the agenda and specify how much time will be allocated for each. 2. Use Time Limits: Politely introduce time limits for each speaker. 3. Active Listening: Acknowledge the client’s points by summarizing what they’ve said. 4. Direct Questions: When it seems like one person is dominating, direct questions to other participants to encourage their input. 5. Non-Verbal Cues: Use body language. 6. Facilitate Turn-Taking: If possible, implement a round-robin format where each participant has an opportunity to speak in turn. By implementing these strategies consistently, can help create an environment where all participants feel valued.

Let them gas out! You can dedicate the first section of a meeting or interaction to listening to them. Time this and once the allocated time is up, take your turn to speak. Start by acknowledging their concerns or suggestions then you can redirect the conversation to the real issues or key subject. Give absolute solutions offering these as multiple choices, this gives them a feel of being in control whilst you leave no room for debates. Finally, always time your meetings and interactions setting hard stops; make sure this is known to both parties from the start.

There are many clients who dominate the discussion and their emphasise of dominance is from the perspective that you need him more than he needs you. The points to follow for a successful conversation with such clients are 1. Listen to them carefully and pick clues from his conversation 2. At appropriate time ask them of their thoughts on the points you want more information or you want to assess him 3. Once he is done on his talking appreciate his point of view and ask them the relevant points you want him to open up or answer. 4. On points you disagree mention your disagreements through relatable examples to drive your point. 5. Client of such nature feel related to you once you have heard him patiently and acknowledged his points.

Everyone can be divided into 2 categories (logical and emotional) and 2 subcategories (dominating or adapting). The second type of client is a socializer. Socializer clients are not great listeners and don’t pay attention to details. They could be emotional and optimistic. Socializers know how to persuade people and like to make categorical statements. They can come to decisions quickly, but he can change their minds at any time. If a socializer promises to sign a contract, find witnesses so he can’t back out later, because his name is very important to him. Help them feel comfortable throughout the negotiations, talk clearly and write down all details. It can be useful to use some psychological pressure with this type of client.