Recommendation next steps

Yes, quite simply your next steps do need to mitigate your risks…at a minimum.

You can also have an additional next step that just “makes sense” but that may not be tied directly to a specific risk…this is optional. Like you say, conducting final due diligence or getting the paperwork together or developing an implementation plan.

So, if you have 2 risks, you could have 3 next steps (2 that mitigate those risks, and a 3rd that just makes sense)!

I talk about it all. It's just a short 30-second summary essentially. 

You first summarize what you proposed. 

Then you talk about risks.

Then you talk about next steps and how to mitigate those risks. 

Remember, these risks & next steps to mitigate risks are completely on the fly and you most likely didn't go through those in the case. Maybe around 10 seconds each. Make it smooth, and end the last sentence on a sharp note. Be confident. 

Hey there,

Risks can be part of the next steps but don't have to be.

Rather, focus on being insightful than following certain frameworks (where risks are always a part of) and tailor your answer to the actual case.

Many candidates in my first sessions often try to add risks just for the sake of it even though the limited time could be used to discuss much more interesting insights that are relevant for the client and the case.

Cheers,

Florian

Next steps should primarily address the main case objective and how to get there.

If there are risks in the process to get there - then some of the next steps will address those risks as well.

Some risks need to be mitigated immediately - while some risks are more longer term.