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Winning Isn’t Everything: The Art of Playing Well

Tom Spencer

This idea has been echoed by some of the most influential figures in the business and finance world, including Professor Michael Porter, Michael Lewis, and Warren Buffett. The actions of these players in the financial industry were driven by their desire to win at all costs, rather than a commitment to ethical behaviour.

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Finance Can Be a Noble Profession (Yes, Really)

Harvard Business

When I ask students graduating from Harvard Business School what they’re doing next, I often get some version of “I’m going into finance but…” Then they quickly explain that finance is just a way station on the route to nobler goals. And it is truly fascinating.

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Oliver Wyman interview preparation: the inside story

Management Consulted

When seeking new talent, Oliver Wyman’s consulting team says they are looking for employees who are driven, risky, and innovative. At its start, Oliver Wyman capitalized on the deregulation of the financial services industry. If you have experience in a particular industry, network strategically in that field.

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How a C Player Becomes an A Player

CaseInterview.com

If you have the raw talent and work ethic but are simply inexperienced, that’s very different than if you are experienced (in terms of years worked), but just can’t seem to do a good job. I have taken on numerous jobs in industry where I frankly was in over my head. Do you have the right work ethic? Are you motivated?

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Top 10 Consulting Firms in Boston

Management Consulted

We’ve reviewed locations, employee counts, industry focus, and reputation of multiple firms in and around the Boston area – and this article will help you make life-changing decisions. Considering Boston as potential choice among others, but are not entirely sure? Well, you’ve come to the right place.

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Can We Keep Our Biases from Creeping into AI?

Harvard Business

Eminent industry leaders worry that the biggest risk tied to artificial intelligence is the militaristic downfall of humanity. But that will only happen if we expand AI talent pools and explicitly test AI-driven technologies for bias. The tech industry remains very male and fairly culturally homogeneous.

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BearingPoint Interview Preparation – Mystery or History?

Management Consulted

However, after the ENRON scandal erupted, SOX restructured the consulting industry, and BearingPoint battled to find its own way in the world, the firm struggled with its independence from its Big 4 parent. Industries. Nos quartiers ont du talent – Promote diversity helping young people in disadvantaged areas find employment.