A valuable lesson indeed. Things to remember: 1) your client isn't spending their own money 2) if it goes well, they get the credit 3) if it fails, you take the blame.
Point (4) that I learned in the consulting business is, it's nothing personal. Part of your fee covers "scapegoat for hire". You're just an actor playing a role. You'll never run into those guys again, and it has no bearing on you getting work from that organization in the future.
A valuable lesson indeed. Things to remember: 1) your client isn't spending their own money 2) if it goes well, they get the credit 3) if it fails, you take the blame.
Point (4) that I learned in the consulting business is, it's nothing personal. Part of your fee covers "scapegoat for hire". You're just an actor playing a role. You'll never run into those guys again, and it has no bearing on you getting work from that organization in the future.