Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

There are 3 soft skills in particular that I like to call the 3C’s of consulting: confidence, collaboration, and communication. Confidence The first soft skill that will aid you in your consulting career is confidence. Within the world of consulting, however, there isn’t always a right answer or solution to the problem at hand.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

MECE (pronounced "me see") or Mutually Exclusive Collectively Exhaustive is a principle often used by management consulting firms such as McKinsey to describe a way of organizing information that is "Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive". Collectively Exhaustive – All items can fit into one of the categories.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 26, 2022

While many consulting blogs help you land a lucrative main job and career, this specific article will suggest some side hustles to bring in extra cash. Since there are different opportunities at the various levels of school and career, this will be separated into a few categories. The Bottom Line. He earned his Ph.D.

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The Source

AUGUST 19, 2020

In the report, risks are allocated into one of five categories—economic, environmental, geopolitical, societal, or technological—and then assessed by the WEF’s global community of experts. But this does present something of a challenge for consulting firms—particularly those that are placing big bets on sustainability services.…

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

Management consultant salaries in the United States will vary by position and experience. Starting from the base, fresh graduates (from undergrad institutions) earn an average base pay of $83,500 from top-tier consulting firms. For entry-level hires salaries are about $83,500 on average at the top tier firms.

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Progressus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Professional services is an expansive space spanning several industries – consulting firms, software publishers, IT service providers, even manufacturers and distributors that offer post-sale services — each with its own set of challenges, regulations, and opportunities. The point is there’s a ton of variation in this space.

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Management Consulted

JULY 22, 2013

In our last post, we discussed 5 major differences between 2 prominent types of consulting. From the variety of work and access to C-level executives to the wide array of exit opportunities, strategy operations consulting far surpassed financial advisory consulting as our recommended career to pursue. Missed part one?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

in Management Consulting. Consulting firms are often associated with ivory tower elitism or faceless prestige. It is always refreshing then to find a firm that doesn’t take itself too seriously and appears to clearly enjoy the work that they do. Graduate Consulting Group. Categories. Select Category.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 22, 2020

Product category data: What are the trends in the specific product category? For example, is the meatless meat category growing? Product lines and SKUs (Stock Keeping Units): What is the history of each major brand within the category? What is the history of private label brands and SKUs in the category?

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 17, 2013

A Perfect Storm: Growth in Public Sector Consulting. in Management Consulting. THE United States government has utilised management consultants for the past fifty years, beginning when McKinsey organised the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1958. Subscribe.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2018

The structure of the interview process is surprisingly similar across firms. The Fit Interview will include deceptively simple questions such as: “Why did you choose consulting?”. Why did you choose our firm?”, In contrast, the Case Interview will put you in the position of a real consultant.

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

According to PWC , talent, technology and data will set winning professional services firms apart from the competition. Technology combined with data is a matter of life and death for professional services firms where the “product” is a combination of insights and expertise. Read on to learn more.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 3, 2012

Previous post: Strategy and general business consulting firms in Australia 2012. Next post: Insights from Australia’s Leading Social Sector Consulting Firm. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Categories. Select Category.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 9, 2012

Next post: Strategy and general business consulting firms in Australia 2012. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Categories. Select Category. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Business Frameworks. Leadership.

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Today I want to talk with you about a mindset that is incredibly important for established consultants. It becomes very important when your consulting business is taking off, when things are going well, when you have plenty of clients and plenty of opportunities surrounding you. Transcript. The mindset is what I call Foot on the Pedal.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

For consultants, the average work day will consume the majority of that time, around 10-12 hours. The other most common activity is attending meetings, which generally fall into a few categories: planning, updates, discussion, or making decisions. Industry and function specific learning will help you develop your consulting toolkit.

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Martinka Consulting

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

It’s why I tell people half of what I do falls into the intangible’s category, because we deal with big change. An experienced guide with a proven plan adds a lot of value (whether my firm or another reputable firm). The post Time Change – Life Change appeared first on Martinka Consulting.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 31, 2019

One of the more memorable parts of the consulting recruiting process was witnessing people attempting to network with consulting firms. Hence, I thought it would be helpful to highlight 6 pieces of tactical guidance for networking with consulting firms. Emphasize Your Potential to the Firm.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 11, 2020

Before reading this article, check out “ Due Diligence by Management Consulting Firms ”. The most effective due diligence processes maintain close cooperation across the main categories which include commercial, financial, M&A, customer, technology, and vendor due diligence. consulting firms like Bain, L.E.K.,

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 4, 2024

Analytical skill sets also need to include: negotiating consulting communication developing others quantitative analysis Also, organizations need analytical leadership at every level, not just in the CTO or IT department. Organizational Talent Consulting. Big data investment, skills, and firm value. Doolittle, J. Grossman, R.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Small can be good, particularly for consultants. Previous post: Insights from Australia’s Leading Social Sector Consulting Firm. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Graduate Consulting Group. Categories. Select Category.

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Tsavo Neal

JUNE 12, 2020

Every week, I write about web design, copywriting, and digital marketing for independent consultants and small firms. Friday Fusion is a collection of said writing from Quora, LinkedIn, and email conversations with consultants. Do management consulting firms ever recycle solutions for multiple clients?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with another blog contributor to the SpencerTom community, Jason Oh, to share our experiences about the consulting recruiting process. Why did you decide to pursue management consulting? Jeff : I had little idea about management consulting until my second year at university.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Insights from Australia’s Leading Social Sector Consulting Firm. in Management Consulting. The consulting arm of SVA, aptly named “ SVA Consulting “, is an even newer beast. Over the last 5 years, SVA Consulting has worked with over 160 organisations and delivered over 350 projects.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Furthermore, mental models can be classified into various categories: Models that simulate a particular point in time, either the present or the past, which help us predict the future. As a result, a good number of decisions within the consulting and entrepreneurial field employ this model.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Ranked at #8 in the Vault Consulting Top 50, Cornerstone Research may just be the most interesting consulting firm you’ve never heard of. How exactly does the firm help, though? Cornerstone Research has been around for over 25 years, and has steadily risen in the consulting rankings ever since.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

With the 2018 application cycle in full swing for a number of top-tier consulting firms, many of my MD and PhD colleagues have been inquiring about how they can leave academia, if only for a few years, and pursue a career change in management consulting. Boston Consulting Group : Bridge to BCG. Introduction.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 18, 2018

Invariably, the questions fall into two categories. making partner in a consulting firm)? Members of my mentorship program ask questions in the second category far more often. 1) How do I succeed in a pre-structured career path (e.g., 2) How do I succeed in forging my own path that isn’t pre-structured (e.g.,

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

NERA ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Interviewing with NERA Economic Consulting? In fact, if you look at a list of top 20 consulting firms, NERA won’t be on it. That being said, NERA is still a major player in the consulting industry and here’s why: NERA Economic Consulting is the top econom ic consulting firm, period.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 22, 2016

We have commented on consulting jargon before, but we will do it again. Organisations hire management consultants to provide advice on their most challenging business problems. Senior management are busy people, and so consultants need to communicate as clearly as possible. Buckets: Categories. Buy in: Agreement; support.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2012

Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Categories. Select Category. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? How could this happen you ask? Good question. Business Frameworks. Business Strategy. Case Interviews. Leadership.

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Management Consulted

JULY 10, 2016

The following 7 categories of people have 8 days left to apply at McKinsey for a full-time position (provided they finish their programs in 2017/2018): PhDs. For most aspiring consultants, McKinsey is the gold standard. After your interview is over, McKinsey can be a little more intimidating than other firms. Medical students.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 31, 2012

Strategy and general business consulting firms in Australia 2012. in Management Consulting. THE list of strategy and general business consulting firms is part of the full list of consulting firms in Australia : Tier One – Global. Oyster Consulting. SMT Consulting. Oliver Wyman.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 1, 2011

in Management Consulting. Previous post: List of strategy consulting firms in Hong Kong 2011. Next post: List of strategy consulting firms in London 2011. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Categories. Select Category.

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Case Interview Construction Consulting Interviews 88

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

You’ve bombarded us with insightful questions about resumes, interviews, applications, and how to pick up the pieces and consider alternatives to consulting when you don’t make the cut. While each question comes from a unique personal perspective, many of the issues apply to our entire reader base of consulting wanna-bes.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

MAY 1, 2023

You see there are four categories with two different axes: Price: high to low. No matter what you might think of McKinsey after some of the bad press they’ve received over the last few years, McKinsey controls the reference point and has established itself as the name in big consulting firms. Let’s start with a graphic.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

List of strategy consulting firms in Hong Kong 2011. in Management Consulting. List of strategy consulting firms in Hong Kong. Boston Consulting Group. Deloitte Consulting. Navigant Consulting. OC&C Strategy Consultants. Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. Applied Value Group.

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