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What is consulting?

Tom Spencer

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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Top 10 Consulting Firms In New York

Management Consulted

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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Impact of Data Analytics in Consulting

Tom Spencer

“Data scientists, fast computers, and advanced software are replacing traditional decision-making processes and disrupting tried-and trusted traditional consulting methodologies, with Big Data being one of the main forces of disruption” ( Tras, 2015 ). So, how does big data create value for consulting firms?

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A.T. Kearney Interview & Culture

Management Consulted

Now known to be THE best sourcing, procurement and operations consulting firm in the world, A.T. Headquarters: Chicago, IL Employees: 3,200 Locations: 58 offices, 40 countries Chief Executive: Johan Aurik, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board Revenue: $1B Consulting Engagement Cost: $400K. Website: www.atkearney.com U.S.

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Robots Will Replace Doctors, Lawyers, and Other Professionals

Harvard Business

During our consulting work and at conferences, we regularly hear practitioners concede that routine work can be taken on by machines, but they maintain that human experts will always be needed for the tricky stuff that calls for judgment, creativity, and empathy. Our focus was on what has actually been achieved at the cutting edge.

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How Hospitals Are Using Patient-Reported Outcomes to Improve Care

Harvard Business

Computer adaptive testing methodology and branching logic reduced the burden on patients completing PRO questionnaires. Prompting Difficult Discussions and Calling for Consults. When prompted, the system will notify a member of the psychiatry team to join Dr. Willig in the consultation room for support, counsel, and follow-up.

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Assess Whether You Have a Data Quality Problem

Harvard Business

To follow its methodology, take these four steps. As a note, I frequently use this exercise in teaching and consulting assignments, and I’ve seen many poorer results and a few better ones. It is fungible, meaning it adopts itself well to different companies, processes, and sets of data.

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