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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. However, extensive energy can be spent learning the political dynamics, internal processes, and even standard operating procedures for software tools. Last year, after 2.5

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The Perils of Internal Disruption (Part 4)

Markovitz Consulting

But when it comes to internal operations at least, disruption is often both bad for business and for employees, because it causes unevenness in work. This week I’d like to address the disruption caused by kaizen events. What could be wrong with kaizen events? If something is “disruptive,” then it must by definition be good.

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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

Consulting compensates with perks that banking does not offer – from better travel allowances to more generous health and retirement packages. Consultants – depending on firm – travel anywhere from 25-75% of their time. At the Big 3 (Bain, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey), you can expect travel 50-75% of the time.

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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

Gaining work experience can allow you to position yourself as a low-risk hire who can hit the ground running from day one by operating independently and delivering value without extensive handholding and supervision. Elle Cheney is a student at Brigham Young University with an interest in management consulting.

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Consulting in South Africa – what to expect

Tom Spencer

Consultants in the rainbow nation have continued to operate efficiently and effectively during the Covid pandemic. They are temporary responses to the pandemic, rather than trends that will become part of normal operations after the COVID pandemic comes to an end. The consulting industry is surviving during these uncertain times.

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Bulger Partners – Strategy Consulting for the Software Economy

Management Consulted

On the value creation side, Bulger Partners covers 13 different types of value assignments (growth strategy offerings, technical strategy, operations, etc.). Bulger Partners really got off the ground in 2012, and was the brainchild of Founder and Managing Partner Chris Bulger. Associate -> Manager (6-11 yrs.

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Job Hub: Virgin Group Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

This group has a startling 300 companies in its portfolio in sectors ranging from travel, telecommunications, health, financial services, leisure, music, space travel, and renewable energy. The group’s travel-related operations, led by 51%-owned Virgin Atlantic Airways, are among its largest cash generators.

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