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The 6 Million Euro Man (or Woman): Sourcing Superior Talent

Confessions of a Consultant

We were tasked with developing a systematic method (that they could continually reuse) to select high-end talent. Managerial jobs can be subdivided into 3 key areas: (1) Thinking Skills: The knowledge requirements for the position and the intellectual ability to make decisions/solve problems that typically arise e.g. chemical engineering. (2)

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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. HR consultants may also be brought in by organizations to help transform the business culture or transform the HR department. Conclusion.

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Going Traditional or Going Agile

SkillQuo

This is a necessity so that clients can pay for not only the consultant’s time, but also for overhead, SGA expenses, and weekly travel and hotel stay for the consultant’s on-site requirements. Same Talent, Better Value. Firms such as McKinsey, Deloitte, Bain, and BCG almost always work with clients with $1B revenue minimums.

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Constraints and measurement

Seth Godin Blog

These are the two axes of professional design and engineering. And while it’s shiny, the failures of engineering and design are everywhere. It doesn’t require a breakthrough in retail engineering to create an espresso bar that can serve grumpy pre-caffeinated travelers with speed and grace.

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Why consulting?

Management Consulted

Marketing to safari clientele for funding, partnering with local safari companies for logistical support and networking to learn everything from charity fundraising to electrical engineering. The perks were fantastic – travel to new locations, work in different industries, client pays for the travel.

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Managing your Weaknesses

CaseInterview.com

Since broadband, streaming video, and video conferencing were not yet widely available, I concluded that in order for me to get customers or clients without traveling was to learn how to communicate with the Internet in writing. Let’s say you’re a talented software developer with a goal of being Chief Technology Officer.

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Classic Consulting Quotes

Consultant Ninja

Our intent is to: Protect and hold together senior talent, so that the core revenue engine of the firm is sustained through the downturn. Ensure we protect the core – our talent, our key client relationships and our fundamental intellectual capital agenda. enhancing our leave of absence programs).