Tom Spencer

MARCH 7, 2021

Apart from the rigorous selection process that consulting firms use to assess their potential candidates, securing a job and thriving within the consulting industry is not easy. Viewing the industry from an “expertise” point of view, one could argue that consultants are synonymous with advisors, experts or specialists.

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BCG

MARCH 1, 2017

Ten case studies show how digital technologies can transform the construction industry, leading to higher productivity as well as social and environmental benefits. Article Wednesday, March 01, 2017.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Expertise in case studies is considered a given not just among the veterans of business life, but even for newly aspiring consultants, who wish to break into the consultancy industry. Our brief case study in the medical device industry showcased eloquently how all-encompassing the field of management consultancy is.

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Case Interview Case Study Case Studies Consulting 88

Harvard Business

AUGUST 9, 2017

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. I know our CEO would love to hear your perspective on the industry, what audiences really want, how our shows stack up. “What’s wrong?”

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Better case studies. This allows you to create great case studies that resonate with the same type of ideal client and leads to attracting ideal consulting clients and winning more business. When you work with your ideal clients and apply your process consistently you’ll achieve better results. Become a true expert.

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Consulting Case Study Case Studies Study 137

Harvard Business

APRIL 20, 2017

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. In an industry expected to generate $170 billion in revenue by 2020, she knew she’d have many opportunities. From the start, she was fascinated with the work.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 6, 2016

They were at a conference, with industry contacts all around, using their corporate expense accounts. Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. But she knew better than to take it any further. Just C-suite.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 13, 2019

“Case study interviews put you in the driver’s seat: you’re given a real business problem to work through and solve. The logical reasoning you use to work through the case is just as important as the conclusions you reach” ( The University of Sydney, 2019 ). There are many different case study examples online.

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Case Interview Interviews Boston Consulting Group Case Study 68

Brimstone Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

CASE STUDY. To drive future success, the CEO of the company, an industry veteran, recognized the need to optimize the organizational structure, reduce the organization’s reliance on him for day-to-day operations, and change how the senior leadership team worked together. Let's talk CONTACT BRIMSTONE.

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Agile Leadership Development Case Study 58

Harvard Business

JULY 7, 2016

” Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. Ricardo had deep industry experience, but she couldn’t tell if his judgment was clouded by a personal desire to undermine his old employer.

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Case Study Case Studies Study Fashion 33

Steve Shu Consulting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

This could be by having guest speakers, offering unique case studies, facilitating access to projects in industry, or helping students develop new skills that can be used when they leave school (e.g., A fourth area of potential differentiation is to provide students with opportunities to connect with the outside world.

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Education Agile Case Study Case Studies 195

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Innovation start-ups are a practical starting point for familiarising yourself with the industry, since they rarely have the budgets for hiring major strategy firms, and therefore often welcome volunteer consultants. Start-up in the Plastics Industry. Turning Innovation into a Market Reality.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. “Besides, those are consumer packaged goods studies—totally different scenario.” “We should learn from other industries.

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Hotels Case Study Case Studies Study 28

Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The entrepreneurial landscape in the United States encompasses a vast spectrum of innovative startups spanning various industries, each contributing uniquely to the nation’s economic vibrancy. The US FinTech industry is robust, with investments totaling $52.5 billion in 2021, according to KPMG.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. The industry is changing. “I want to hear about work, of course, but first tell me how Deniz and the girls are doing,” Sophie said. “They’re good.

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Case Study Case Studies Study Banking 28

The Source

MAY 6, 2020

While the industry is still dominated by a handful of big firms, they are no longer the default option they once were. This is the fourth in a series of blogs that explores some of the newer businesses and platforms seeking to turn the industry on its head—and whether your firm needs to worry about the new competition.

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Recruiting Recruitment Case Study Case Studies 52

Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2017

Do they serve specific industries or do they have functional expertise in certain areas? Get comfortable with case studies and develop your own style. Case studies are business problems you have to solve with the help of your interviewer and they are arguably the most difficult part of the application process.

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Cover Letters Case Study Case Studies Case Interview 60

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The fit interview is like a behavioral interview for the consulting industry. Within that, there are distinct fit interview question types a candidate should be aware of. Today, we’re sharing about 3 types of fit interview questions. The direct questions,… Read Article.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 21, 2017

Industrial accidents can be devastating to the people and communities involved. We thought it was likely that two interrelated aspects of globalization – growing international economic interactions and the state policies that facilitate them – are likely to increase the probability of industrial disasters.

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Industry Policies Study Data 31

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The importance of logistics for a firm’s success, and the benefits of the just-in-time conception, are perhaps best captured by the case study on vehicle-manufacturer Toyota. Just-in-time production quickly became a sensation and went on to become the world-wide norm across various industries. Implications for consultancy.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Digital disruption is touching every aspect of the consumer market, including the insurance industry. Traditionally, the insurance industry has lagged behind other sectors in the shift into digital technologies, its business model proving to be remarkably resilient. Case Studies.

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Insurance Insurance Case Study Case Studies 60

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Dentsu and IBM are two examples of large players in the industry who aim to boost online traffic for clients, and capture key insights about that traffic. In a recent case study , PWC’s digital team worked to improve the user experience of AXSMaps , an app that allows disabled people to rate venues based on level of accessibility.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2018

In this post, I will share tips on the case interview, assessment centres, keeping stress levels down, and staying motivated on your journey to land a coveted role in the management consulting industry. Get friendly with case studies. industry, market) and internal (e.g. industry, market) and internal (e.g.

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Interviews Case Interview Case Study Case Studies 60

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A recent case study involved Shake Shack, a New York based fast food chain, wanting to build the “Shack of the Future”. While breaking into the industry is challenging, aspiring consultants should be careful not oversell their abilities. After prospecting, gaining client-buy in, and closing a deal, the groundwork begins.

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Ben de Haldevang

JUNE 7, 2023

With your choice of case studies and the points made in the interviews, you have managed to conceptualize transformation without turning your book into an obscure PhD thesis. The combination of interviews from those at the transformation coalface, in-depth case studies and a core framework delivers a really valuable read.

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Case Interview Case Study Case Studies Guidelines 40

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 8, 2021

Cracking a case can be a daunting task. Understand the problem in context by thinking about what you know already about the industry and current trends. For a career in consulting, you should strive to be ambitious, passionate and determined. Listen carefully to the information given upfront and summarise the problem.

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Case Interview Interviews Case Study Case Studies 88

Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 21, 2024

Marketing consultants bring a wealth of experience, industry insights, and knowledge of the latest trends, allowing for the development of targeted and effective marketing strategies. A case study by Demand Gen Report found that businesses with effective lead nurturing strategies experience a 45% increase in lead generation ROI.

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Chad Barr

AUGUST 16, 2023

Include real-life examples and case studies to illustrate the potential impact. Day 4: Thought Leader Thursday Interviews with Industry Experts Conduct interviews with influential coaches, consultants, or corporate advisors. Provide design principles, tool recommendations, and showcase examples of your firm’s work.

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Harvard Business

MAY 20, 2019

A case study for effecting change in a change-averse industry.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 30, 2008

Sample case studies that are as challenging (if not more so) as the toughest ones you’ll encounter at any McKinsey/Bain/BCG interview. consulting interviews breaking into consulting consulting interview guide sample case studies' Thanks for your readership!

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Chad Barr

OCTOBER 30, 2019

In other words, they leverage content marketing brilliantly and become game changers in their respected industries. Not incorporating social proof in the form of testimonials, case studies and media references. Yet many make serious mistakes when creating their content marketing. Not receiving feedback from your audience.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

Here, we’re not talking about actually developing case interview skills per se – we have a whole bunch of suggested articles at the end that will help you do that. Instead, we’re recommending real-life activities that will help you understand why profit is important to a business , or how to quickly study a new industry.

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Kai Davis

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Platform specialization can be highlighted elsewhere on the page (or in case studies/work samples). However, there is value in highlighting that they specialize in a few specific industries. It still has a bit of a ‘I’ focus, but now we’re at least mentioning the reader (’we can help you’). Example #2 – Button text.

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Harvard Business

MAY 21, 2019

Harvard Business School professor Sunil Gupta explores the infiltration of Amazon into dozens of industries including web services, grocery, online video streaming, content creation and, oh, did we mention physical bookstores? Gupta is the author of the case study, “Amazon 2019.” What’s the big plan?

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Case Study Case Studies Video Study 31

The Consultants Peer Group

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We are not, folks, preparing financial statements that need to be comparable to others in the same industry. Some of them have a background and context section that provides more information about the client, the industry, and the market situation. To be successful we have to do so differently.

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Intellectual Property Cover Letters Consulting Methodologies 52

Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

It’s best if the websites you like are in the same industry or have the same purpose (for example, to increase credibility). Later, after the initial site is done, add case studies or samples to give visitors a better idea of what you do and how you do it.) What is the market segment or industry of your ideal client?

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

OCTOBER 5, 2021

They represent the cellulose manufacturing industry, as well as the owner/operators and entrepreneurs who are building the products*. CIMA is a group of Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers that has been around for 30 years.

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