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5 Benefits of Internal Strategy vs Consulting

Tom Spencer

years in management consulting, I transitioned to a Fortune 50 US company in an internal strategy role. Having had about a year on the new job, I want to highlight the benefits of this transition to give the many consultants out there some perspective. Internal strategy isn’t for everyone. Last year, after 2.5

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Consulting 101: Operations, Hierarchies, and Types of Firms

Tom Spencer

In this short post, we will briefly explore how consulting firms work, the hierarchy within firms, the main types of firms, and a few ways to learn more about a particular firm as you chart your career path, prepare your applications, and get ready to matriculate into the consulting industry. How do Consulting Firms Work?

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ChatGPT: How Chatbots are Disrupting Entire Industries

Tom Spencer

As a strategy consultant at a boutique management consulting firm, I am always on the lookout for new tools that can help organizations become more efficient, effective, and innovative. Furthermore, ChatGPT could be used to generate new ideas and insights that might not have been discovered through traditional means.

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Fireside Chat – Consulting Recruiting at Target and Non-Target Universities

Tom Spencer

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with another blog contributor to the SpencerTom community, Jason Oh, to share our experiences about the consulting recruiting process. Why did you decide to pursue management consulting? Jeff : I had little idea about management consulting until my second year at university.

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Deep Dive into Customer Segmentation (Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

Designing an optimal channel distribution strategy (e.g. Geographic segmentation targets customers based on a predefined location. Attitudes toward the brand, the way they use it, and their knowledge base are all examples of behavioral segmentation. Assessing the progress of your marketing strategy. Last words.

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Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey

Business Consulting Agency

Consult with legal and financial advisors to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and establish a robust legal framework that safeguards your business interests and promotes long-term sustainability. The post Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey appeared first on Business Consulting Agency.

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3 Times Your Project Productivity Will Suffer (And What to Do About it)

PM Alliance

Our project management consultants have helped high-functioning organizations work through complex productivity hurdles, and there are some common scenarios that can create problems even if your team has a long history of strong performance. 1 – The business goes through a reorg. 2 – New project team leaders come on board.