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Education policy in Norway has been shaped by data more than by doctrine. As a result, education reforms in the country have been supported by various governments across a broad political spectrum for more than a decade. Social Sector Insights MORE
The simple but hard to follow rule is this: Only borrow money to buy things that go up in value. In the old days, that meant a house and a college education, because you’d probably earn enough from either to pay back the debt, with interest. MORE
Every entrepreneur says that marketing is the heart and soul of the business. They’re always looking for the latest and best applications or tools that will allow them to see better results in a short period of time. MORE
There was a time, not so very long ago, when “value” was a word you rarely heard senior partners at consulting firms use—at least, not of their own volition. MORE
So, you want to be an influencer? Immigration attorney and legal influencer Jacob Sapochnick has a few tips that helped him combine his passion of immigration law, travel and business MORE
Statistical inference helps us understand the data, and hypothesis testing helps us understand if the data is different from another set of data. These techniques are important when exploring data sets, as they help guide our analysis. However, these techniques are not enough. MORE
Regular readers of this blog will know that I’m a huge fan of The Life Scientific, in which physics professor Jim Al-Khalili interviews leading scientists about their life and work. MORE
The case interview is the biggest challenge consulting candidates must overcome to receive an offer. Most aspiring consultants are coveting an offer from the likes of McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and Deloitte. Though some are blessed with the innate talent to … Continue Reading. MORE
In part one of my series about health economics I gave an overview of the drivers of demand in the medical care market. In this post, I will go beyond a general interpretation of demand and give you an in-depth overview of a specific and expensive issue: the rising cost of public liability insurance. MORE
In part 1 of this series , you installed Google Analytics on your consulting website. In part 2 of this series , you set up goal-tracking on your consulting website. In part 3 of this series, you will create a dashboard for your website’s analytics. What is an analytics dashboard? MORE
On my desk, there is a legal pad and a pen. These two tools help me stay focused on whatever I’m working on. They protect me from distractions and side quests. When I’m working, I’ll often get distracted by a small, related task: Fix that webpage. MORE
The gaggle of a few dozen bright young things crowding the coffee and snack table starts to move, herd-like, for the haphazard rows of chairs that span the width of the conference room, eagerly anticipating the welcome presentation from the firm’s market lead. MORE
This is going to sound contrarian for those who know me…I have never considered myself to be a leader who has needed to be focused on team member accountability. MORE
Headline in the Wall Street Journal, April 23, 2019: Help Wanted: Hitting Coach. Question from (many) business sellers: Does the buyer have experience in my industry? Question from business buyers: Do I need direct industry experience? Let me answer the two questions by giving you the gist of the abovementioned article. MORE
Legacy structures and operations are keeping companies from taking full advantage of technology. Insights on Consumer Packaged Goods MORE
How to Handle a Request for a Raise. During our new manager training sessions, new supervisors tell us that one of the most challenging situations managers face is how to handle a request for a raise from one of their direct reports. MORE
Research from over 30 countries offers insight into providing digital healthcare, including practical steps for key stakeholders. Insights on Healthcare Systems & Services MORE
I hope our last conversation about the client experience inspires you to examine every interaction you have with your clients. How does the experience you offer now make them feel? What could you do better or make easier? Because your report isn’t the only deliverable you are being judged on. On to this week. Increasing revenue feels complicated, doesn’t it? It feels complicated because we make it complicated. Not the end result so much, but how to actually go about it. MORE
Following is a success story I received from an BCG new hire who persevered after a McKinsey rejection, reinforcing the importance of preparation and perseverance in the case interview process. Success Story: Thank you for creating a wonderful source for case interview studies. I want to share my experience with you so that many people in my situation can feel better. I am from the most reputable university in my country, with a near perfect GPA and GRE scores. MORE
Consulting Cover Letters: Ultimate Guide Everything you need to know about cover letters! If you missed our post on this, you’ll definitely want to check out this guide on everything cover letters! Case Interview: What To Wear (Video) What … Continue Reading. MORE
Strengths help us understand ourselves, and others. But what happens when they are misunderstood? MORE
Best practices are well understood. But are companies following them as closely as their leaders claim? Future of Work MORE
Last week I put out a challenge to send me your plans for getting new clients as quickly as possible. I got a number of responses and three are posted below. What I was looking for was the simplest, fastest, most effective strategy to get in front of prospective clients. MORE
Below is an email I received from a CaseInterview.com student that has final interviews with McKinsey and BCG coming up asking for advice on how to prepare for the final round and my response with the best way to prepare for MBB final round interviews. The videos you posted on your website have been very helpful for my case interview prep. I especially like the part on case interview basics and case interviewer mindset. Thank you so much for sharing the great work! MORE
A question I am often asked is what is the difference between a BCG interview in a European office vs. a US office? My response is that the consulting case interview process in Europe is more similar than different when compared with the U.S. If you look at the many success stories, we have at CaseInterview.com you'll notice that they come from all over the world - including Europe. MORE
Is Your Pricing Strategy Aligned with Your Growth Strategy? If your pricing strategy does not fit your sales strategy, sales capabilities, or marketplace it will be difficult to grow profitably. High performing sales leaders know that you must align your pricing strategy with your growth strategy. MORE
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44 A couple of decades ago in Pittsburgh, a small group of onlookers (including me) collectively gasped as the slender, young man we were watching wobbled at the top of his ladder. MORE
What to wear to a case interview should not be overlooked! We actually get a fair number of questions about this. When you think about how many applicants consulting firms get, and how many they actually give offers to, you … Continue Reading. MORE
CFOs are playing an increasingly pivotal role in driving change in their companies. How should they balance their traditional responsibilities with the new CFO mandate? Strategy & Corporate Finance Insights MORE
Is your marketing executive a Unifier, Loner, or Friend? The CMO’s rapport with the C-suite is crucial in establishing marketing’s role as a growth driver. Marketing & Sales Insights MORE
Consulting Success
JUNE 24, 2019
Every entrepreneur says that marketing is the heart and soul of the business. They’re always looking for the latest and best applications or tools that will allow them to see better results in a short period of time.
David A Fields
JUNE 25, 2019
A couple of decades ago in Pittsburgh, a small group of onlookers (including me) collectively gasped as the slender, young man we were watching wobbled at the top of his ladder.
Management Consulted
JUNE 23, 2019
The case interview is the biggest challenge consulting candidates must overcome to receive an offer. Most aspiring consultants are coveting an offer from the likes of McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and Deloitte. Though some are blessed with the innate talent to … Continue Reading.
Tsavo Neal
JUNE 24, 2019
In part 1 of this series , you installed Google Analytics on your consulting website. In part 2 of this series , you set up goal-tracking on your consulting website. In part 3 of this series, you will create a dashboard for your website’s analytics. What is an analytics dashboard?
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The world of BI and analytics has evolved. Discover the five styles of reporting and analysis, and learn the pros and cons of each in an enterprise scenario.
Tom Spencer
JUNE 22, 2019
Statistical inference helps us understand the data, and hypothesis testing helps us understand if the data is different from another set of data. These techniques are important when exploring data sets, as they help guide our analysis. However, these techniques are not enough.
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McKinsey
JUNE 21, 2019
Best practices are well understood. But are companies following them as closely as their leaders claim? Future of Work
Management Consulted
JUNE 21, 2019
Consulting Cover Letters: Ultimate Guide Everything you need to know about cover letters! If you missed our post on this, you’ll definitely want to check out this guide on everything cover letters! Case Interview: What To Wear (Video) What … Continue Reading.
The Source
JUNE 26, 2019
There was a time, not so very long ago, when “value” was a word you rarely heard senior partners at consulting firms use—at least, not of their own volition.
Tom Spencer
JUNE 22, 2019
In part one of my series about health economics I gave an overview of the drivers of demand in the medical care market. In this post, I will go beyond a general interpretation of demand and give you an in-depth overview of a specific and expensive issue: the rising cost of public liability insurance.
Kai Davis
JUNE 25, 2019
On my desk, there is a legal pad and a pen. These two tools help me stay focused on whatever I’m working on. They protect me from distractions and side quests. When I’m working, I’ll often get distracted by a small, related task: Fix that webpage.
McKinsey
JUNE 20, 2019
Legacy structures and operations are keeping companies from taking full advantage of technology. Insights on Consumer Packaged Goods
Management Consulted
JUNE 20, 2019
What to wear to a case interview should not be overlooked! We actually get a fair number of questions about this. When you think about how many applicants consulting firms get, and how many they actually give offers to, you … Continue Reading.
The Source
JUNE 24, 2019
Regular readers of this blog will know that I’m a huge fan of The Life Scientific, in which physics professor Jim Al-Khalili interviews leading scientists about their life and work.
Henry DeVries
JUNE 23, 2019
Conversations can attract or repel high-paying clients. The world needs more non-judgmental, thoughtful, and courageous conversations," says Katherine Eitel Belt, owner of LionSpeak Communications Coaching
Martinka Consulting
JUNE 26, 2019
Headline in the Wall Street Journal, April 23, 2019: Help Wanted: Hitting Coach. Question from (many) business sellers: Does the buyer have experience in my industry? Question from business buyers: Do I need direct industry experience? Let me answer the two questions by giving you the gist of the abovementioned article.
McKinsey
JUNE 21, 2019
Research from over 30 countries offers insight into providing digital healthcare, including practical steps for key stakeholders. Insights on Healthcare Systems & Services
Rod Burkert
JUNE 26, 2019
I hope our last conversation about the client experience inspires you to examine every interaction you have with your clients. How does the experience you offer now make them feel? What could you do better or make easier? Because your report isn’t the only deliverable you are being judged on. On to this week. Increasing revenue feels complicated, doesn’t it? It feels complicated because we make it complicated. Not the end result so much, but how to actually go about it.
The Source
JUNE 21, 2019
The gaggle of a few dozen bright young things crowding the coffee and snack table starts to move, herd-like, for the haphazard rows of chairs that span the width of the conference room, eagerly anticipating the welcome presentation from the firm’s market lead.
Henry DeVries
JUNE 25, 2019
So, you want to be an influencer? Immigration attorney and legal influencer Jacob Sapochnick has a few tips that helped him combine his passion of immigration law, travel and business
CaseInterview.com
JUNE 25, 2019
Following is a success story I received from an BCG new hire who persevered after a McKinsey rejection, reinforcing the importance of preparation and perseverance in the case interview process. Success Story: Thank you for creating a wonderful source for case interview studies. I want to share my experience with you so that many people in my situation can feel better. I am from the most reputable university in my country, with a near perfect GPA and GRE scores.
McKinsey
JUNE 26, 2019
CFOs are playing an increasingly pivotal role in driving change in their companies. How should they balance their traditional responsibilities with the new CFO mandate? Strategy & Corporate Finance Insights
Seth Godin Blog
JUNE 25, 2019
The simple but hard to follow rule is this: Only borrow money to buy things that go up in value. In the old days, that meant a house and a college education, because you’d probably earn enough from either to pay back the debt, with interest.
LSA Global
JUNE 23, 2019
How to Handle a Request for a Raise. During our new manager training sessions, new supervisors tell us that one of the most challenging situations managers face is how to handle a request for a raise from one of their direct reports.
Harvard Business
JUNE 26, 2019
Three tactics. Difficult conversations Collaboration Digital Article
CaseInterview.com
JUNE 25, 2019
A question I am often asked is what is the difference between a BCG interview in a European office vs. a US office? My response is that the consulting case interview process in Europe is more similar than different when compared with the U.S. If you look at the many success stories, we have at CaseInterview.com you'll notice that they come from all over the world - including Europe.
McKinsey
JUNE 22, 2019
Education policy in Norway has been shaped by data more than by doctrine. As a result, education reforms in the country have been supported by various governments across a broad political spectrum for more than a decade. Social Sector Insights
Peter Stark
JUNE 24, 2019
This is going to sound contrarian for those who know me…I have never considered myself to be a leader who has needed to be focused on team member accountability.
LSA Global
JUNE 21, 2019
Is Your Pricing Strategy Aligned with Your Growth Strategy? If your pricing strategy does not fit your sales strategy, sales capabilities, or marketplace it will be difficult to grow profitably. High performing sales leaders know that you must align your pricing strategy with your growth strategy.
Harvard Business
JUNE 24, 2019
“If I’m not causing problems, I must be doing fine.” ” Giving feedback Developing employees Digital Article
CaseInterview.com
JUNE 25, 2019
Below is an email I received from a CaseInterview.com student that has final interviews with McKinsey and BCG coming up asking for advice on how to prepare for the final round and my response with the best way to prepare for MBB final round interviews. The videos you posted on your website have been very helpful for my case interview prep. I especially like the part on case interview basics and case interviewer mindset. Thank you so much for sharing the great work!
McKinsey
JUNE 21, 2019
Is your marketing executive a Unifier, Loner, or Friend? The CMO’s rapport with the C-suite is crucial in establishing marketing’s role as a growth driver. Marketing & Sales Insights
Cheryl Cran
JUNE 21, 2019
Are you inundated with massive change? Join the club! We are in a time where it is imperative that we all get better at learning how to flex in times of flux.
Leadership Vision Consulting
JUNE 24, 2019
Strengths help us understand ourselves, and others. But what happens when they are misunderstood?
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