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Hiring with a Focus on Emotional Intelligence

Gina Abudi

Abudi Consulting Group has been working with an increasing number of our clients to focus their hiring practices on emotional intelligence. Research has shown that emotional intelligence (EQ) is necessary for organizations who focus on consensus building, relationship building and collaboration to achieve goals.

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The Impact of AI on the Management Consulting Industry

Tom Spencer

Consulting, like many other industries, is under threat from artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). AI refers to a range of technologies that allow computers (or robots) to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings.

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Consulting Networking: 6 Best Practice Guidelines

Tom Spencer

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. Do Not Make the Conversation About How You Deserve Consulting.

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2016 Top 10 U.S. MBA programs for Management Consulting

Management Consulted

Going to a top notch business school to get an MBA is high on the list for many aspiring consultants, especially those based in or desiring to work in the U.S. MBA programs should you apply to if you want the best inroads to consulting? MBA programs for Management Consulting – and the results may surprise you.

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How to Be a Rising Star at Google

CaseInterview.com

The idea was to figure out what’s working, and to use that insight to modify their recruiting and professional development efforts. They created a data set with every employee's recruiting assessment, performance reviews, and promotions history. All of the other “soft skills” were based around emotional intelligence (EQ).

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So you want to be a manager? Questions to ask before seeking that promotion

The Management Centre

In this article, Petia Tzanova, =mc Learning and Development Consultant draws on her extensive career to outline key considerations when taking your first step into management. Interpersonal/relational skills and emotional intelligence How do I relate to other people? How emotionally intelligent am I?

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How to Become a Better Mentor

Tom Spencer

Oftentimes, I was paired with an upper-year student or recent graduate who worked at a management consulting firm. Given the demanding work schedule in management consulting, you may have noticed how challenging it can be to take the time to speak with strangers who reach out on LinkedIn or other social media platforms.

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