Consulting Matters

JANUARY 5, 2021

If you are interested in leaving your current job for the potential of running your own consulting or coaching practice, there is only one thing you need. In my experience, there is a direct correlation between the most successful consultants and coaches and their ability to commit fully to their practice and making it a success.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

When people think of consultants, they tend to visualize professionally suited employees, degrees from the best schools, high pay-checks and fancy travel stories. Consulting though has many aspects – it’s not just about smooth talking. What are the different types of consultants? What value do consultants provide?

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2022

Welcome to Applied Behavioral Economics in Finance and Marketing (AEM 6150)! The course is especially geared toward students who may consider future professions in consumer finance, marketing, product development, data science, or consulting/advisory. nudge units).

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Steve Shu Consulting

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Prior to my current role, I spent many years in the traditional management consulting space. As I see it, the traditional segment of the management consulting industry values MBAs primarily because it facilitates a plug-and-play kind of model where people are interchangeable and can start working on a broad swathe of business problems.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 7, 2023

During one of my recent consulting experiences, I received a piece of advice from my supervisor that saved our engagement. His advice was specific to consulting, but applicable to other areas of business too. I was assigned to a typical strategy engagement – should client X selling product Y increase sales in market Z?

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 25, 2023

This is where business consulting services come into play, offering expert guidance to improve results and thrive. Consulting Needs Analysis : Determine the specific consulting needs of your business. Selecting the Right Consulting Service : Choose a consulting agency or service that aligns with your business needs.

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Effective Managers

MARCH 10, 2024

In the world of consulting, a distinction is often overlooked: the difference between the industry at large and the profession of management consulting. Understanding the Consulting Industry The consulting industry is broad and diverse, encompassing a wide range of services, expertise, and methodologies.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 20, 2023

Consulting is one of the most prestigious careers you can pursue upon graduation. Every year thousands flock to apply to top consulting firms such as McKinsey and Company, Bain and Company, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). For instance, 3 years at MBB might be equated to 5-6 years of experience in a typical office environment.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

One of my biggest fears when I first gained an interest in consulting was that I was simply ineligible as a non-business student. Breaking into the consulting industry with a non-business degree can be challenging as a sizeable portion of hires are from top business schools, but non-business hires are on the rise.

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IMC USA

AUGUST 29, 2019

Consultants’ Conference Features Innovative Open Space Technology. Consult-Con is IMC USA’s annual international consulting conference that takes place on October 4-6, 2019, at the Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria. The theme of the 2019 Consult-Con conference is Vroom! Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Steve Shu Consulting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

So while investment markets are not currently very volatile, it is a good time for many people to get a fresh start and re-assess their situations. As another example, the younger generation thinks about finance and life very differently than older generations.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

If you want to achieve sustainable success as a consultant - ideally you want to create a marketing system to ensure you have a consistently full pipeline of right-fit clients. Your mindset still has to be one of service and value for what you bring to the table vs. letting fear and need drive your marketing. The 5 Tactics.

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Management Consulted

JULY 2, 2013

Strategy consulting vs. financial advisory consulting – both are consulting. Financial advisory consultants address how a company spends cash, manages debt, and issues equity for specific internal projects, acquisitions, or other key growth plans. Can they really be that different?

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IMC USA

JULY 16, 2019

July 9, 2019 — The Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA, www.imcusa.org ) is pleased to announce that Alan Weiss Ph.D., CMC, FIMC, the noted author, speaker and entrepreneurial coach, will provide the opening keynote speech for its annual international consulting conference, “ Consult-Con 2019: Vroom!

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 14, 2023

This is the sixth of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. This article will explore some of the ethical implications of AI in consulting, and discuss potential ways to address these concerns. For example, consider the use of AI in financial consulting.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Today we bring to you some key ways that you can increase your business understanding and, therefore, your effectiveness in consulting. As a consultant, you have to look at things in ways that most people would not. There are other options - including our “Consultant for a Day” exercise or the MC Consulting Bootcamps.

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IMC USA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Consult-Con 2018 takes place on October 5-7, 2018, at the San Diego Marriott Mission Hills in San Diego, California. Consult-Con 2018 takes place on October 5-7, 2018, at the San Diego Marriott Mission Hills in San Diego, California. The IMC USA mission is to promote excellence and ethics in management consulting.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

If you want to achieve sustainable success as a consultant - ideally you want to create a marketing system to ensure you have a consistently full pipeline of right-fit clients. Your mindset still has to be one of service and value for what you bring to the table vs. letting fear and need drive your marketing. The 5 Tactics.

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Martinka Consulting

JUNE 14, 2021

A recent Wall Street Journal has an article on how cellphone carriers are back to giving away phones with a contract or financing phones with no down payment. This is a saturated market. Note to business owners (and buyers): Don’t get stuck in a market that’s pretty much at capacity.

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Asamby Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Business consulting services are those services which help organizations to overcome problems in the fields of management, planning, and execution. Business consultants are experts who are usually hired by a company or organization for business success.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Business development consulting is about helping businesses grow sales and profits in order to achieve their strategic objectives. Business development consultants enable companies to reach their full potential and rescue companies that are struggling to survive. We heard bad things about your company.

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IMC USA

APRIL 28, 2020

Free, Online Programs Help Consultants, Businesses Survive and Thrive in Crisis. The consultants who serve them are struggling as well. T he Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA, www.imcusa.org ), is providing free Town Hall discussions for consultants on how to survive and thrive and lead their clients through the crisis.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 4, 2023

This is where consultants can be incredibly beneficial. In this article, we will explore the ways that consultants can help startup businesses succeed. Here will you find the top 5 consulting benefits for startups when working with help. Below find the top five, when working through consulting services.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MARCH 21, 2014

Since this blog has a long history covering management consulting, I thought I would share some thoughts on integrating behavioral economics into the practice of consulting. These last questions get at the heart of one model I have seen for integrating behavioral economics into the consulting model.

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Asamby Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Time to bring in a consultant. But what does a consultant for small business cost? What is a consultant for small business A consultant for small business helps smaller organizations achieve their goals. The clients these consultants work with are no larger than 250 employees, typically between 15 and 100 employees.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Last week we held an MC exclusive subscriber giveaway contest – entrants told us in 200 words or less how they became interested in consulting. The prize for best answer was a FREE Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – a HUGE giveaway – so we weren’t surprised when we heard from so many of you.

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IMC USA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

. — September 24, 2018 — Former FBI agent, speaker and author John Iannarelli is the Saturday morning keynote speaker for its annual international consulting conference, “ Consult-Con 2018: Fearless Consulting in Disruptive Times ” ( www.imcusaconference.org ).

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Knowing the ins and outs of upcoming trends in finance is indispensable for any aspiring consultant. A prime example for such a question is how finance is adapting to the issue of climate change, and might assist its mitigation. Green Finance. Final thoughts. Image: Pexels.

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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? where I worked for IMG (international marketing group) at the Winter Olympics.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

If you’re new to consulting, it won’t take you long to discover that MBB firms are insanely competitive. If you are an undergrad who has been turned down for a summer internship at MBB, going in to finance is your next best bet. Your next option should be to land a position in a boutique consulting firm.

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Tsavo Neal

MARCH 30, 2017

When is the last time you read a helpful blog article that gave you actionable advice to improve your consulting business? Did you know that there are consultant-specific blogs that host such advice? Although books are a fantastic way for consultants to learn how to run a more profitable business — blogs can be just as helpful.

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Steve Shu Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In March 2023, I will be guest speaking to DBA students at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology about implementing behavioral finance initiatives in corporations, an area that I have worked in for more than a third of my three-decade-some working career. Much thanks to Prof. Anirban Mukhopadhyay for inviting me.

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Steve Shu Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The fall semester has really flown by. We’re in the final stretch. Thanks to all of the students in my research methods class. What hasn’t killed you has made you stronger. I am already mentally trying to prepare for spring teaching.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 30, 2016

As consulting has become more popular (frantically so), we are getting increasing numbers of emails from undergrads – and even high schoolers – begging the question – if you want to break into consulting, what should you major in – and what majors are deal-breakers? The problem with Econ majors?

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

This week, we bring you the Top 10 Consulting firms in New York – the power center of the world. If you are a New Yorker, just moved there with hope and zeal to conquer the consulting world, or are just looking for some world-class information on the top consulting firms in New York, here is what we have for you.

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IMC USA

MAY 29, 2018

May 29, 2018 — The Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA, www.imcusa.org ) announces that its 2018 annual international consulting conference, “Consult-Con 2018: Fearless Consulting in Disruptive Times” ( www.imcusaconference.org ), takes place on October 5-7, 2018 , at the San Diego Marriott Mission Hills in San Diego, California. . —

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Management Consulted

JULY 3, 2016

BATES WHITE ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Bates White Economic Consulting is a highly reputable boutique firm that has been gathering momentum in recent years. Bates White has been a dominant market leader in asbestos litigation and valuation as well as in False Claims Act litigation. BATES WHITE ORGANIZATION. Practice Areas.

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