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Alvarez & Marsal Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

One example is when the New York School’s system hired them to boost the efficiency of their school bus network, which they did, saving the city $12M. This Firm Profile started as an email from Sean, asking if we could write on Alvarez & Marsal, “The Turnaround Guys”. Turnaround and Restructuring. Practice Areas.

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The Consulting Value Proposition

Tom Spencer

Turnarounds. An example from 2014 occurred when McKinsey poached two partners from AlixPartners, one of the world’s best-known restructuring firms. A firm may find this appealing because implementation may be a dedicated project unrelated to the firm’s ongoing operations. Independent Advice. Cost Effective Solution.

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A Transformation Is Underway at U.S. Veterans Affairs. We Got an Inside Look.

Harvard Business

In 2014, the U.S. Obama nominated Robert McDonald , an Army veteran and experienced executive who had honed his leadership skills during a 33-year career at Proctor and Gamble, to attempt the difficult turnaround. Department of Veterans Affairs was in crisis. ” Build a capacity for learning and continuous improvement. .”

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