2 min Energizer for long meeting
Discussion
schmalex said:
Bullett said:
Sell me this pen...
A hiring manager once said that to me in an interview. I told him to write his name on the piece of paper infront of him, without reaching into pocket. The simple laws of supply and demand always prevail.
I didn't take the job, as I can't stand people who ask questions of that ilk.
"There is a (possibly apocryphal) story about Lew Grade, the great theatrical impresario, who would always interview the final candidates for a job. Once, he ushered in a hopeful to his cigar-filled office, saying: “So you want to be a salesman. Here’s my water jug, sell it to me!” The young man thought for a moment, got up, walked around Lord Grade’s desk, picked up the waste paper bin and set it on the desk, before lighting a match and dropping it in the bin. As the flames rose, he politely asked Lord Grade: “Would you like to buy this jug of water?”
He got the job. "
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/features/10889906/...
swerni said:
Why would they offer you a job based on that answer?
It demonstrates no sales skill or understanding of the process of selling
You haven't created a need or compelling event, supply and demand is irrelevant, he can just get a pen from anywhere in his own time and sign away.
You sure it really happened like that?
I think the whole point - albeit at a fairly low level of sales - is to establish whether or not someone is capable of asking open questions to establish the need. You're right in your point that supply and demand doesn't really come into it.It demonstrates no sales skill or understanding of the process of selling
You haven't created a need or compelling event, supply and demand is irrelevant, he can just get a pen from anywhere in his own time and sign away.
You sure it really happened like that?
Spathodus77 said:
I'm thinking that just before I introduce the exercise that I'll have maybe 2 to 3 mins to introduce a bit of enthusiasm and shake things up a bit. At present my ideas stretch as far as; getting people to stand up, finding some space, warning them not to engage in any activity that could aggravate any medical conditions and then getting them moving.
Its the getting people moving bit that I need ideas on. My own thoughts are; a few stretches (dull) or a game of [insert company name here] says (e.g. like simon says)
Any ideas out there?
RalphIts the getting people moving bit that I need ideas on. My own thoughts are; a few stretches (dull) or a game of [insert company name here] says (e.g. like simon says)
Any ideas out there?
Here's one. Forget this bulls
t. A few stretches? A game of Simon Says?For absolute f***s sake man, it's embarrassing, everyone will despise you for eternity. I've been on more conferences that you've had hot dinners, and these sorts of things are without exception excruciating. African drumming, building a tower out of spaghetti and jelly babies, writing a poem as a group.
All complete sh*t.
If you really must allow people to have a stretch, just tell them they have five minutes for a comfort break (fag/piss/fresh air/quick knee trembler) and let them do their own thing.
Don't be a.....
Edited by Soov535 on Tuesday 16th September 14:49
swerni said:
Open question? As in one where the answer isn't yes or no?
"When was the last time you used your pen?" would be a good example of an open question
He didn't ask an open question, in fact he didn't ask any question, he just asked him to do something, therefore he fails your test
I was referring in general to the "sell me the pen" task - not his answer."When was the last time you used your pen?" would be a good example of an open question
He didn't ask an open question, in fact he didn't ask any question, he just asked him to do something, therefore he fails your test
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