Steve Shu Consulting

MARCH 9, 2022

One the one hand, case competitions leverage a lot of skills that career consultants end up using, such as problem solving skills under pressure, teamwork, communications, creativity, and persuasiveness. In consulting, you serve your client, not case competition evaluation boards.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 2, 2021

A constantly reoccurring conversation I have heard discussed about the management consulting industry is if the preference for talent is in favor of “ poets” (those that come from more of a humanities background) or “ quants” (those that come from more of a technical or hard sciences background).

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 17, 2021

Most independent consultants have some FUD (fear, uncertainty, or doubt) when it comes to finding work. Subcontracting to a well-established consulting firm or through an agency or online platform can be an attractive option. Of course, they charge for this. It’s an easy way to see if you even like consulting.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the previous article , we introduced the key skills an effective consultant is expected to possess — but now what? As an aspiring consultant, simply knowing which skills to show on your CV is not enough; you’ll also need to know how to hone and highlight these skills, which is what we’ll be covering in this article.

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UPD Consulting

MAY 19, 2022

Data collected by government organizations are a public asset, and they need to be managed in ways that protect the public’s interest. These two concepts— democratization and self-determination — are fundamental to more equitable data use and management. You can access the course on the University of California Berkeley’s website here.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 4, 2017

Thanks to your support and loyalty, Management Consulted is the #1 resource for consulting news and prep in the world. There were no programs, no extra support to help guide you in the process, no homework, no courses. Consulting Jet Pack will go from $975 to $1095. Consulting Job Hunt will go from $475 to $595.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 12, 2017

Lately, we’ve been hearing the same question from more and more law students – How do I transition to management consulting after law school? Consulting offers a better experience at a comparable pay scale. Management Consulting straight after Law School. Management Consulting straight after Law School.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

As someone who recently completed graduate school and began a consulting career, I have learned what was useful and important during my academic career as well as what was a waste of time. However, as a busy consultant, sometimes we do not have the luxury (or sufficient time budgeted from the client) to conduct a lengthy review of articles.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 28, 2018

There are days as a consultant when things are going wonderfully. And you pat yourself on the back for making such a smart decision by making the move to consultancy. Of course, you absolutely need to be flexible and do what you can to support any shifts in the project. Seriously this changed my consulting life!

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The Management Centre

APRIL 8, 2024

Chris Chadford, Learning and Development Manager at the Calico Group In this interview Chris Chadford, Learning and Development Manager at the Calico Group, shares his experience of developing managers so they have commercial, financial and innovation skills. What changes were you aiming to see?

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Have you ever wondered why someone would be attracted to consulting as a profession? Prior to Accenture offering me a position, one of my interviewers asked me “what attracted you to consulting?”. This is a common question in consulting interviews, and it is one that usually throws people off. In answering the “ why consulting?

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 10, 2018

I get it – making the move from employment to consulting is a big step. How will I figure out ‘how to’ consult? Here are my top tips for managing your self-doubt. For more advice about the first 10 things you need to do when you start consulting download my free cheat sheet. Will anyone ever hire me? What if I fail?

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Makarios Consulting

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Leadership is a lot like a ropes course – you are confronted with challenge after challenge, each one testing your skills and giving you an opportunity for personal development and team growth. In this series, we are looking at elements of “The Leadership Ropes Course” that all leaders need to face – and master!

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Makarios Consulting

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Leadership is a lot like a ropes course – you are confronted with challenge after challenge, each one testing your skills and giving you an opportunity for personal development and team growth. In this series, we are looking at elements of “The Leadership Ropes Course” that all leaders need to face – and master!

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 2, 2014

To start the year out on the right foot, we’ll be continuing our series of posts on consulting salaries with compensation information for those starting in a consulting firm this year – the big 2-0-1-4. We’ve been compiling data on management consulting salaries now for 4 years. Boston Consulting Group.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

And stay inspired about the difference that your consulting and/or coaching success will make to the world, starting with your own. And, we’ve got a lot of questions around what does it cost to start your own consulting business and what is the ongoing expenses, things to expect when you have a consulting or coaching business.

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Steve Shu Consulting

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

If happiness efforts are tied into mainstream issues related to HR, marketing, or product design, then it might be able to ride on familiar value propositions where consulting engagements could be justified. For example, think about various “random acts of kindness” campaigns that some companies have run (some better, some worse).

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Marketing consultants advise companies on marketing strategies and campaigns. Marketing consultants may work as freelancers, or as part of a digital agency (such as Slalom ), marketing agency (such as Ogilvy ), or larger firm that has digital and marketing capabilities (such as McKinsey Digital or BCG X ).

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 10, 2018

I get it – making the move from employment to consulting is a big step. How will I figure out ‘how to’ consult? Here are my top tips for managing your self-doubt. For more advice about the first 10 things you need to do when you start consulting download my free cheat sheet. Will anyone ever hire me? What if I fail?

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 14, 2014

After our East Coast Fall Tour concluded, we flew back over to the West Coast to host events with consulting clubs from Arizona State University, Stanford University, the University of Southern California and Pepperdine University. At ASU, we enjoyed a great session with 30 students that are members of the on-campus consulting club.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Third, do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Try doing a quick survey of similar consultants you know (maybe ask them to select from list of price ranges). Or search the internet: for example, “typical consultant rate for organizational design in San Francisco.”

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

It takes practice to quote your consulting billing rate with confidence. Talk with other consultants, do a web search on typical management consulting rates in your city or state, and/or try converting your employee salary to an hourly rate. Is there already a consulting firm involved that you’ll be working with?

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 28, 2018

There are days as a consultant when things are going wonderfully. And you pat yourself on the back for making such a smart decision by making the move to consultancy. Of course, you absolutely need to be flexible and do what you can to support any shifts in the project. Seriously this changed my consulting life!

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

After our annual East Coast Fall Tour, we jetted off to the UK to host events with consulting clubs from King’s College London, University College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, Durham University and Manchester School of Business. ” “I am definitely more confident to apply to consulting firms now.”

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 29, 2024

Of course, it may be sufficient to find someone with interest in the topic rather than experience. I recommend looking up common team management tools and methods, keeping in mind that no team is the same. Image: DALL-E 3 The post How to Win Your Consulting Case Competition first appeared on Tom Spencer.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this article, we delve into the significance of steering clear of costly errors and highlight how working with business consultants, seasoned professionals who don’t guess but draw from their extensive experience, can substantially improve results. Avoiding costly business mistakes with consultants is smart business.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Try doing a quick survey of similar consultants you know (maybe ask them to select from list of price ranges). Or search the internet: for example, “typical consultant rate for organizational design in New York.”

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PM Alliance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

If you’re getting ready to plan and execute a facility startup project, be sure your team is prepared to manage the timeline challenges you might encounter. The use of a proven risk management strategy will also be key in helping you identify and mitigate potential problem areas early.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MAY 4, 2018

Individual consultants and engagement managers usually develop their own ways of organizing information. Have clear consultant assignments and owners for workstreams and major activity areas. Make course adjustments or staff adjustments as needed. This post is based on a question posed to me on Quora.

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Markovitz Consulting

APRIL 16, 2019

A recent article by Sam Walker in the Wall Street Journal argues that better managers are the key to delivering better results. Walker cites research by Gallup showing that the quality of middle managers determines 70% of the variance between high-performing and low-performing companies. So this makes sense. That seems risky to me.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 31, 2023

This is the fourth of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. This article will explore three powerful AI-powered tools, and some of the ways that these tools can be used to improve the work of consultants.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 25, 2015

We kicked off our busy travel season with our annual East Coast Fall Tour to host events with consulting clubs from the University of Virginia, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and Harvard Business School. Autumn weather and eager students hungry to learn about consulting are two of our favorite things!

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Consultants' Consultant

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Consultants Consultant: Today’s AFL grand final day in Victoria. I’m not a footy fan, a friend pointed this out, but here’s the important piece Collingwood coach, Nathan Buckley, underwent a leadership course this year, with observers noting Buckley’s more relaxed and fun attitude… […].

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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 Do People Advisory Consultants Do?

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 6, 2021

At about the 3-year mark after entering consulting most consultants who matriculated directly from undergrad begin to seriously consider their next steps. For prospective and current consultants alike, I want to highlight the reflections and career pathways taken by such consultants. Pivot to Industry. Pivot to Start-Ups.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 24, 2019

When I started graduate school three years ago, I had only a marginal interests in pursuing a management consulting career. Low and behold, I’ll be starting my first day in management consulting in New York City a month from now. Why Management Consulting Didn’t Appeal to Me… At First… and Why I Was Wrong.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2021

Billy Gerhard is a consultant in the Philadelphia office of the Boston Consulting Group, a Big 3 management consulting firm. What got you interested in consulting? Consulting was a way to apply my problem-solving approach to different problems faced by all kinds of businesses. In 2019, he received his Ph.D.

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