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Surviving in a Procyclical Industry

Tom Spencer

Management consulting is a service industry that earns its keep by serving large organisations – corporate, non-profit and government. During economic downturns these prospective clients typically have less money, or more uncertain cash flows, and so are less likely to spend money on consulting services. (Source: Flickr ).

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Alvarez & Marsal Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

ALVAREZ & MARSAL CONSULTING. But can you guess which firm was hired as their bankruptcy consultants? Recent years have been good for the firm, and they’ve jumped up the ladder in Vault’s Top 50 Consulting list and scooped up a hatful of awards. Turnaround and Restructuring. Corporate Governance.

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FTI Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

FTI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. As consulting firms go, FTI Consulting is a newcomer – but at just over 30 years old, the firm has made impressive strides to become one of the most respected name in legal analysis and data-driven research to support major initiatives for law firms, banks and the majority of the Fortune 500.

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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

Banking salaries average 50-100% higher than consulting salaries , with the difference increasingly significant as your seniority increases. Consulting compensates with perks that banking does not offer – from better travel allowances to more generous health and retirement packages. 2 LIFESTYLE.

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List of strategy consulting firms in Hong Kong

Tom Spencer

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. Deloitte Consulting.

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7 Critical Success Factors for Project Based Firms to Consider in 2024

Progressus

Are compliance/governance rules working? Professional services is such an expansive category — and even within specific niches such as accounting firms, IT services, or management consultancies, every organization will have their own set of critical success factors. Is everyone on the same page re: standards and procedures?

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PE Firms Are Creating a New Role: Leadership Capital Partner

Harvard Business

This third phase has led to large private equity organizations governing their assets in a unique way. Making these shifts requires increased attention to organizational governance around three domains: talent, capability , and leadership. Once a firm is acquired, the LCP often facilitates the transformation process.