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Conversation with 2020 Delivery

Tom Spencer

2020 Delivery is a management consultancy committed to improving public services and bringing about lasting change within public sector organisations. I recently had the good fortune to talk briefly with Mike Meredith who is a Director at 2020 Delivery, and leads the firm’s people development function.

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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

In 2022, at the age of 46, I interviewed for a marketing executive position with a tool manufacturer. After five or so interviews, the hiring manager stated that they wanted a “digital native.” The interview ended. I interviewed with several members of the team, including the parent of one of the executives.

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How to Solve 3 Modern Cross-Cultural Leadership Challenges

Organizational Talent Consulting

Regardless of your industry, you will likely experience vast differences between cultural expectations among employees, challenges in attracting and retaining culturally diverse talent, and the growing need to develop intercultural professionals and leaders. Are those reasons still valid in your current job?

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A.T. Kearney Interview & Culture

Management Consulted

KEARNEY INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. Kearney becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of EDS in September, nearly doubling in size and vastly expanding its industry expertise and information technology capabilities. 1997 – First Global Prize, an annual business school case study competition for potential recruits, awarded. Industries.

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How to Handle Rejection from a Consulting Firm

Tom Spencer

To secure a final round interview at Bain, you would have to be in the top 3% of applicants for that office. The key thing to do after a rejection is to reflect on the interview process and ask for feedback. For example, doing a course on LinkedIn on ‘ Communicating with Confidence ’ could help you develop your interview skills.

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Consultant Profiles Series: Billy Gerhard

Tom Spencer

I wanted to get a broad experience across a bunch of industries and I knew that I would get this opportunity at a company like BCG. Obviously 2020 is very different than years past, but can you describe what a typical day looks like at BCG? What is your best piece of advice for the recruiting and hiring process?

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Consulting in South Africa – what to expect

Tom Spencer

Based on several interviews with consultants, here is the picture painted for me on what to expect for consulting in South Africa. The consulting industry is surviving during these uncertain times. Since consulting firms still utilize an “up or out” policy, this creates space for new recruits even during a period of economic downturn.