Interpersonal skills. Formal and informal training is designed to reinforce Bain)s collaborative approach among team members and with clients. Accordingly) at Bain) as elsewhere) the learning context is as important as the learning content. For example) at formal programs like Associate Consultant Training) team skills are taught and experienced in a team setting) using real-life case histories. The learning unit at most programs is a team of five to six students led by a trainer-instructor. Also) collaborative team behaviors and client skills occupy a prominent position in all major program curricula.