Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2022

I initially started out my career in management consulting, exited to an internal strategy team in industry, and pivoted back to consulting. This two part article series will provide valuable perspective for those who are considering internal strategy teams as their next career option as I unveil my personal thoughts and experiences.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 6, 2022

Although these are not “traditional” business internships, these experiences can teach professional and leadership skills, and educate you about certain industries. In this article, I will suggest six experiential learning opportunities that can help you gain professional experience. Developing the Right Mindset. Non-Profits.

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Finance Resumes Government Recruiting 88

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 20, 2023

Without a doubt, a career in the management consulting industry comes with many short- and long-term benefits. Having spoken to dozens of working consultants, I will briefly discuss some of the ups and downs of an entry level career in consulting in this article. You will be pushed to your limits and learn lots of new things every day.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 31, 2021

It is one of the few industries, apart from investment banking, that is a stereotype for every graduating class, and people start preparing for it from freshman year through joining multiple consulting clubs on campus. There is almost no industry that offers as many exit opportunities as consulting. Exit Opportunities.

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Consulting Finance Industry Study 88

Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 25, 2023

In this article, we’ll outline the essential steps to enhance your business’s performance with the help of consulting services and underscore the invaluable role of business consulting agencies in achieving better business results. Even successful businesses often face challenges that hinder their growth potential.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Develop effective executive development and coaching solutions. In this article I'll introduce you to five essential executive competences: Executive Presence. ” Executives are at the top and thus need to have a broader vantage point on the company and industry. Assess executive performance. Political Savvy.

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 20, 2023

In this article, we’ll outline the key steps to start a business and emphasize the crucial role of business consulting agencies and consulting services in ensuring success for startup companies entering the business world. Market Research : Conduct thorough market research to understand your industry, competitors, and target market.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In 2017, Warton published an article that highlighted the rise of contractual workers in both the private and public sectors. Normally consultants who leave the consulting industry take up positions working for a former client organisation or go on to start their own companies.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Develop effective executive development and coaching solutions. In this article I'll introduce you to five essential executive competences: Executive Presence. ” Executives are at the top and thus need to have a broader vantage point on the company and industry. Assess executive performance. Political Savvy.

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Leadership Development Construction Finance 213

Management Consulted

JULY 2, 2013

As a quick disclaimer – both strategy and finance are imperative to the health of any company, so we’re not trying to argue that strategy is more important than finance or vice versa. In financial advisory consulting, consultants go very deep in one industry.

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 12, 2023

In this article, we’ll outline the essential steps to increase profits with the help of consulting services and emphasize the pivotal role of business consulting agencies in achieving financial success. Consider their track record, industry knowledge, and commitment to collaboration. Be open to their insights and recommendations.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 18, 2023

According to Yahoo Finance, there are only four openly gay CEOs atop Fortune 500 companies. To try to answer those questions, we invited Jim Fielding, an openly gay entertainment-industry executive, to be a guest on The New World of Work. That’s up from zero in 2014, when Apple’s Tim Cook came out.

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Resumes Retail Finance Interviews 55

Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In this article, we will explore the pivotal role played by business startup consulting services, the milestones they assist with, and the compelling reasons why investing in them is a wise choice. They also help startups establish an online presence, design websites, and develop digital marketing plans to reach a broader audience.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In this comprehensive article, we will explore why British companies often experience enhanced success when entering the US market with the assistance of business consultants. Diverse Sectors : British firms have a presence in diverse sectors, including finance, technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

At its start, Oliver Wyman capitalized on the deregulation of the financial services industry. In the meantime, Marsh & McLennan was creating Mercer; in 1975, Mercer was developed as the human resources consulting arm of Marsh & McLennan. If you have experience in a particular industry, network strategically in that field.

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Oliver Wyman Interviews Mercer NERA Economic Consulting 201

Tsavo Neal

JUNE 1, 2017

This works because military generals and captains of industry have something in common – they don’t work alone. One way is through creating articles, blog posts, speeches and other content that keep them up to date on the issues they’re facing. If the front door is locked and barred to you, take a sidestep – go through the side door.

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Most companies have a finance and operational system in place, but siloed systems can’t go beyond everyday business processes or help with future business growth. A project-driven ERP drives the ability to innovate and develop projects and improves the organization’s ability to respond to change.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2022

MBA candidates have the opportunity to acquire a multitude of skills that are applicable to a variety of industry and managerial positions. The school environment helped them develop networks that played a key role in launching their enterprises. Developing negotiating skills. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.

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Ethics Case Interview Case Study Case Studies 88

Progressus

OCTOBER 20, 2023

People often generate nearly 80% of the industry’s revenue, making efficient resource management critical. Measuring utilization informs decisions regarding hiring, outsourcing, skill development, and workload distribution. Robust measurements lead to better decision-making and a more promising future.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

As a result, many consultants shift to industry and join the client’s side so that they can not only offer solutions but also take more ownership to formulate, execute, and implement a strategy from start to finish. Corporate development. Tip: research and understand what’s happening in the industry (e.g. Corporate Development.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 31, 2017

If you’re not a numbers person, finance is daunting. Stop avoiding finance because you’re afraid of numbers. Think of it this way, “Finance is the way businesses keep score. “Finance and accounting are very simple. .” “Finance and accounting are very simple. Overcome your fears.

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Tsavo Neal

MARCH 30, 2017

When is the last time you read a helpful blog article that gave you actionable advice to improve your consulting business? You can Google any question related to your business or industry and find an answer in seconds. Chances are, this answer would be found in the form of a blog article. You’ll be sure to find some help.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 6, 2020

It is a critical step towards identifying growth opportunities in business and should be carried out before undertaking any of the following actions: Developing customized marketing programs (e.g. Prioritizing new product development efforts. Microsoft intimately knows what business people in specific industries need to succeed.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 5, 2016

Under this financing structure, the company contracts to buy kilowatts, not the turbines and panels. It sounds like an easy win-win, but industrial companies have had a harder time making it all work for two key reasons: costs and accounting. Manufacturers like Dow and Owens Corning are showing it can work for industrials as well.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 25, 2018

In this article, we will focus mostly on firms, but with some brief commentary on sectors and cities at the end. Often when superstar cities fall, they tend to be advanced economy cities, replaced by a developing economy city. Yes, we found that a superstar dynamic is occurring for firms, cities and, to a lesser extent, sectors.

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Industry Company Metrics Real Estate 45

Harvard Business

AUGUST 6, 2019

He says this trend is emerging in many industries, from finance to law enforcement to education. Beane is the author of the HBR article “Learning to Work with Intelligent Machines.” His study shows that robot-assisted surgery is disrupting the traditional learning pathway of younger physicians.

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The same is true when it comes to developing career and life skills. All of the top consulting firms base their professional career development around this principle. The top firms in industry do the exact same thing. Ran a finance organization? If a work project is too easy, you learn nothing. It was ENDLESS.

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McKinsey Comparison Sales Exercises 68

CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In a recent article, I wrote about How to Tell Someone They're Totally Wrong. AND in large part, your value as a consultant or as an influential professional working in industry comes from your ability to work in what I call the ZONE OF DISCOMFORT. I have used that single technique more than any other in both consulting and industry.

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Industry Consulting Interviews Finance 56

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Now, case interviews for non-consulting industries tend to really intimidate candidates. However, the main message you should take away from this article is that case interviews in other sectors really are very similar to the consulting interviews from which they are derived. Why are case interviews so similar across industries?

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Case Interview Interviews Consulting Case Study 78

Tom Spencer

JULY 6, 2019

The idea that technology can be configured to drastically improve the delivery and usability of finance began taking off following the financial crisis of 2008, when consumer distrust for traditional banks combined with the increasing popularity and functionality of smartphone apps. Kagan, Julia (2019) What is Fintech?

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Financial Banking System Finance 60

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 24, 2020

In the previous two articles, we explored the questions ‘ what is digital currency? ’ and ‘ what is the value of digital currency? ’ In this article, we will examine the potential risks. Consolidation in the banking industry. Consolidation in the banking industry. Reading Time: 9 minutes. What could go wrong?

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Banking Government System Policies 88

Progressus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For all industries, an average of 60-80% of IT budgets are allocated to keeping legacy systems running. Many clients across the Proserv industry count on Progressus to assist with Project Accounting, Project Management, Project Resource Management, and Project Reporting. What are Legacy Systems?

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

This article is designed to give you some immediate traction while still setting you up for long-term success. level, title, company size, industry, etc.) Exchange Cards and Suggest Next Step (Options: stay connected on LinkedIn, meet formally, send an article, etc.). Before we get started. AND their psychographics (e.g.,

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 20, 2016

You may have a few outliers in the mix, but unless you’ve been deliberate about your networking, the vast majority of people you know probably work in the same field or industry as you. First, if your network has become too narrow, you limit your options in case of a career change, or a downturn in your company or industry.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

This article is designed to give you some immediate traction while still setting you up for long-term success. level, title, company size, industry, etc.) Exchange Cards and Suggest Next Step (Options: stay connected on LinkedIn, meet formally, send an article, etc.). Before we get started. AND their psychographics (e.g.,

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 14, 2016

In late August last year, the New York Times ran a no holds barred article on life at Amazon. However, you’ll be more than richly rewarded with above industry average compensation and benefits. 28% of Management Consultants Pursue Finance. If you offer service with a smile, you’ll be successful.

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Culture Interviews Bain Resumes 100

CaseInterview.com

JULY 18, 2019

The Health and Public Service operating group focuses on those industries. The Products Operating Group concentrates on Air Freight & Travel Service, Automotive, Consumer Goods & Services, Industrial Equipment, Infrastructure & Transportation Services, Life Sciences, and Retail. Finance and Performance Management.

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