18 - Relationships matter

Consulting as a geologist in the mining industry is a very rewarding career, but what about the clients?! How can a great relationship with a client make a job successful, or a terrible relationship make a project head south? Optiro's Director of Geology Ian Glacken spills the beans on some of the experiences he's had throughout his career, revealing the good, the bad and the ugly.

In this episode:

1:07 What's the worst job you've ever worked on? 2:20 So what constitutes a good job for you? 3:57 How does a relationship with a client impact on the job? 8:37 How important is communication with the client? 9:58 What would your advice be for people looking to get into consulting in geology and the mining industry?

For more information:

• Contact Ian Glacken - Optiro Director of Geology: iglacken@optiro.com
• Optiro website