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Competitive Response

Tom Spencer

WHEN considering a case that requires a competitive response, first take a look at the action which forced the company to respond. Without a full understanding of the facts, a response could be determined prematurely, neglecting vital characteristics of the case. How should the CEO of CanadaCo respond? How would you respond?

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IMS Consulting Group (IMS Health) Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

IMS HEALTH INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . By 1969 , they had proven themselves and were held as the gold standard in pharmaceutical market research in Europe and Asia. In 2008 & 2010, IMS Health was bestowed the honor of being listed as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” by FORTUNE magazine.

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Why consulting?

Management Consulted

The prize for best answer was a FREE Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – a HUGE giveaway – so we weren’t surprised when we heard from so many of you. As we were looking through your responses, we realized you were answering as if you were in an interview – and that’s smart.

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How to Apply for a Job You’re Overqualified For

Harvard Business

And if you’re called in for an interview, should you acknowledge you might be overqualified? ” Your goal, therefore, is “ to make sure the interviewers don’t shy away from you.” ” In this instance, it’s helpful to ask a reference to state your case. Should you still apply?

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Younger and Older Executives Need Different Things from Coaching

Harvard Business

We examined data from 72 executive coaching engagements we conducted from 2008 to 2014. Our data included executives’ scores on personality and emotional intelligence assessments, interviews with their managers and HR, and our case notes. The average coaching engagement lasted six to 12 months.

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ZS Associates Firm Profile

Management Consulted

In 1982, Andy presented his and Prabha’s mathematical models for sales force sizing and territory alignment to the Pharmaceutical Management Science Association (PMSA), using an early Apple computer to display sales territories on-site. In 2008, the firm celebrated their silver anniversary of 25 years of extraordinary growth.

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Top Consulting Firms

CaseInterview.com

LEK is a very selective firm — it was named one of the Top 25 Hardest Companies to Interview For by Fortune. In 2008, it became the first global management consulting firm to reach carbon neutral status. Cases may be understaffed, creating extra hours and large workloads. Compensation Outlook. Work-Life Balance.