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IT Consulting: What’s All the Fuss about ‘Soft Skills’

Tom Spencer

I believe this is especially the case with ‘soft skills’, a term which is often mocked as an empty excuse for applying to undersubscribed university courses. Nevertheless, a case study of the IT consulting segment can readily showcase the real-life application of soft skills.

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Double trouble…Launching the Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd Edition

Management Consulted

What was missing from current consulting resources? It was simple – you wanted 3 things: more practice cases for use by yourself or with partners. simple and easy-to-use frameworks for structuring cases. An update to The Consulting Bible wasn’t enough. But the Case Bank is only half of the story.

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IBM Consulting Interviews: Navigating the IBM GBS Maze

Management Consulted

As the next installment in our popular Firm Profile series, we take a look at the evolution, reinvention, and current interview tactics of one of the world’s premier consulting firms – IBM. Howe created the IBM Consulting Group in 1992. 1992, IBM unveiled another service called IBM Consulting Group. Enjoy the ride!

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Abt Associates Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

In 2013, Abt bought JTA International, a health and social sector consulting firm in Australia, giving the firm a presence in the Asia-Pacific region and strengthening the depth of their knowledge in international health and development. If you take public transport, they’ll give you a transport subsidy. Core Values .

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8 New Leadership Books

Brimstone Consulting

Through case studies and engaging stories, you’ll learn: – Why timing can be everything when it comes to making a change. The post 8 New Leadership Books appeared first on Brimstone Consulting LLC. – How to turn temptation and inertia into assets.

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A.T. Kearney Interview & Culture

Management Consulted

Now known to be THE best sourcing, procurement and operations consulting firm in the world, A.T. Headquarters: Chicago, IL Employees: 3,200 Locations: 58 offices, 40 countries Chief Executive: Johan Aurik, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board Revenue: $1B Consulting Engagement Cost: $400K. Website: www.atkearney.com U.S.

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What Multinationals Need to Do to Succeed in Africa

Harvard Business

One compelling case study is that of SABMiller. In it, we distill the insights from over 3,000 McKinsey consulting engagements across Africa, and hone case studies from interviews with dozens of successful CEOs, entrepreneurs, and development leaders. Strategy & Execution BOOK. Add to Cart.