Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

Are you considering a career in people advisory consulting? In this blog post, I’ll provide an overview of what people advisory consulting is, what people advisory consultants do, and how to break into the industry. What Do People Advisory Consultants Do? What is People Advisory?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Acing the Fit Interview: Strategy and Approach Motivation Questions Effective Storytelling Finessing Negative Stories In the second article of this series, you will learn about the often-underestimated motivation questions like “why consulting?” The interviewer will be expecting a few concise and well-supported reasons.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

I met Jared several years ago when we worked with a company helping us build our online platform and get started creating content. Initially, I wanted to interview Jared because he has done a fantastic job carving out a unique position in the market as a specialized futurist. How the future isn't practical if you can't leverage it now.

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The Source

MAY 4, 2022

Clients want consultants to stop selling promises. I get so frustrated with consulting firms,” commented the CIO of a Wisconsin-based manufacturing company we interviewed a couple of years ago. I need consultants to be in the weeds more.”. He’s being unfair, because the problem doesn’t start with consultants.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Today, I am talking to Vern Schellenger, president of the premier networking training and coaching company Contacts Count. In this interview, you'll hear: A better way to network that builds authentic relationships, regardless of your personality type. Big mistakes consultants and coaches make when networking.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 14, 2022

Sarah and I met in 2012 when she hired me to consult with her and the senior team at Wyndham Vacation Ownership on a massive org transformation project she was leading. She does it all through her ability to influence, which is an essential skill for consultants and coaches – both internal and external. That is not true!

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In my experience as a founder as well as a consultant to startups and companies of all sizes, I have recognized five key principles that can make the customer development process more productive. You may be looking for honest feedback about a particular product, pricing strategy, distribution channel, logo, or brand name.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

Most of these consultants and coaches love what they do. They are not sitting up at night wondering how to find a coach that will unlock their authenticity or a consultant who has a 5-step methodology for aligning people, processes and profits. One of my favorite things to write and talk about is copywriting. Go to Amazon.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Many management consultants hardly complete two or three years in their jobs before they realize that there’s more to life than consulting. Some consultants leave for personal reasons, because they want to start a family or spend more time with their loved ones. Interviews. Corporate Strategy.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 10, 2021

Many candidates spend numerous hours perfecting their resumes, preparing for case and technical interviews, and crafting their fit story. However, they often forget to research the company itself. How to research the company. Visit the company website. Start by visiting the company website.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 8, 2022

Interview process and preparation. Typically, experienced hires have 2+ years of experience working in an industry job or at another consulting firm, but they could also have over a decade of relevant experience if hired into the top level of a firm. Some firms decided to let consultants go during the early phase of the pandemic.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Tune into this special interview where I'm in the hot seat! I asked Contacts Count President and Networking Guru Vern Schellenger to do an on-air coaching session with me to help me craft my own personal and business networking strategy. Learn more about my Brand Positioning and Messaging strategy services: [link].

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

You can generally tell whether you did well in an interview based on the connection you built with the interviewer. You have probably been in situations where an interview felt uneasy and awkward because of a lack of chemistry with the interviewer. The interview process is not a perfect system. Talk about them.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 16, 2023

There are generally two main approaches to solving problems in consulting, namely the: Investigative / data-based approach, and Hypothesis-based approach. Clients pay consultants to give them valuable insights and do this quickly. As such, consultants tend to employ the hypothesis-based approach wherever they can.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2020

When consultant and trainer Christy Ogilvie's business dried up because of the pandemic, she flipped this question around and started to ask, "OMG - could I be doing anything else to make my business grow even stronger?" Strategies for capturing the tremendous value you offer in a course. "OMG - could anything else go wrong?".

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Consulting Matters

JULY 21, 2022

Want to know what it takes to lead a company to scalable profits? He most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer for Concord Servicing – a company he led to record-breaking growth that culminated in its sale from the founder to a private equity firm. Today, I'm chatting with Mark Johnson.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

Want a common sense, down-to-earth approach for developing leaders, growing organizations, and creating a profitable consulting or coaching business? Today I'm talking with Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney resort and currently a consultant, author, and speaker.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 31, 2020

According to Business Insider , the odds of getting hired by McKinsey & Company are less than 1%, although this is not unique to McKinsey. To secure a final round interview at Bain, you would have to be in the top 3% of applicants for that office. Fortunately, a top management consulting firm is not the end all and be all.

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LSA Global

APRIL 30, 2023

Redwood Shores, CA – LLSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy today announced results for a customized Competency Based Interviewing Training workshop for key leaders.

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Consulting Matters

MAY 13, 2021

After he sold his company, people began picking his brain, especially about the sales process. He decided to turn his advice into a consulting business! He said that after he sold his business, and then a friend suggested he start a consulting business. His NEW avatar is someone that is trying to grow their company.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. But should you want to work at Bulger Partners?

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 5, 2023

News of layoffs or companies reporting the deferment of hiring decisions until mid-January. Job seekers report on peer-support calls and during networking meetings that they have had their interviews postponed or canceled. Perhaps a consultant can help. Enter the role of the ethical certified management consultant.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 1, 2017

Welcome back to the last in our series on breaking down case interview frameworks. Check out our breakdowns on Profitability , Market Sizing , and Market Study to become a complete expert on any kind of framework you’ll need in your case interview. They will own 100% of the target company. – The Company.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 7, 2019

The question of how to join a management consulting firm as an experienced hire from another industry or another consulting firm is one that is often asked. The traditional route is to apply and go through the standard interview process as an MBA summer intern or post-MBA consultant. First Step: Getting the Interview.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies face multifaceted challenges and opportunities that demand strategic expertise and innovative solutions. In this article, we will delve into how businesses benefit from the expertise of business consultants and why investing in business consulting services is a smart move.

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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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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

With the rise of technology and the increasing adoption of remote and hybrid learning, organizations are rethinking their training and development strategies. Let’s dive into strategies and best practices for designing effective online and hybrid learning experiences. Ready to transform your company with instructional design?

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2023

LinkedIn is an often overlooked part of the management consulting application. LinkedIn is actually a key part of the management consulting application. The last thing you want is to be notified by LinkedIn that a consultant or partner has viewed your profile, only to receive a rejection letter the next day.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 19, 2017

Let’s face it, consulting often gets a bad rap. For 10 years as an independent change strategy consultant, I used this tactic to win several projects. For 10 years as an independent change strategy consultant, I used this tactic to win several projects. It’s perceived as nebulous, too theoretical, too touchy-feely.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 30, 2018

As consultants (or those recruiting to be consultants), we’re asked to handle and analyze vast amounts of information. However, while recruiting, how many of us actually pursue a data-driven approach to getting an interview? Additionally, I will not be disclosing specific company information. I know I didn’t.

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LSA Global

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

About LSA Global Founded in 1995, LSA Global is the leading performance consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps high growth technology, services, and life-science companies create a competitive advantage by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with their strategy. Learn more about getting aligned.

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LSA Global

JANUARY 18, 2024

Redwood Shores, CA – LSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy, today announced completion of a project for Instructional Design for Inexperienced Managers.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at CHG Healthcare Services. CHG Healthcare Services is a Utah-based company that has been ranked as high as 3rd in Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work For. If that was the X factor, we know Management Consulted would already be #1.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Today, we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Google. Google is a California-based company that many consider to already run the world! Interview Tips & Tricks. ———— History & Culture. How many Google services do you use?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

I vividly remember the last consulting interview during first-year MBA recruiting season. I had managed to get interviews with three firms but only made it past the first round with this final company. The worst feeling was that for the first time I wondered whether I was meant for consulting. I was tense.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

Thinking about consulting as a career? You are probably curious about HOW exactly an MBA program will support you with your transition to consulting. Maybe you’ve heard about school consulting projects, strong alumni networks, and classes that can supplement your experience. Global Consulting Project. Creative thinking.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2014

” Here is one we got recently from John: A few months ago, I wrote you for advice in regards to resources I could use to prep for interviews in consulting. When and how did you decide you were interested in consulting? I started again with informational interviews and more networking.

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