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How Banks Can Stay Resilient As AI Becomes More Disruptive

Harvard Business

But right now, there are three forces converging that might transform finance and other industries. The second is a massive migration of tech talent from big finance to big tech. The third is an increased appetite by big tech companies to enter industries like big finance.

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Embracing Experiential Learning

Tom Spencer

These skills are very much aligned with the work you would be doing after graduation such as in management consulting or any industry position. When you speak to management consultants about why they chose this industry, many of them will tell you how obsessed they are with the process of problem solving. Focus on Solving Problems.

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Startup Businesses with Professional Consulting Services

Business Consulting Agency

They conduct financial analysis, valuation assessments, and funding feasibility studies to attract investors, secure financing, and optimize capital allocation for sustainable growth and profitability. Consulting services facilitate networking opportunities, introductions to potential partners, investors, mentors, and industry stakeholders.

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Consulting as a Contractor: The Rise of Self-Employment

Tom Spencer

Over the years, many leading organizations have struggled to retain top talent. Since companies compete to attract and retain top talent, these shifts in how the workplace is organised are likely to persist. They also need to manage their own training, resource development, and financing.

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What is consulting?

Tom Spencer

This might include advice on asset management, tax structuring, or capital structuring to reduce financing costs and sources of risk (e.g. Finance, HR, Supply Chain, ICT, Legal). This post provided a brief overview of consulting, and attempted to answer three questions that students often have about the industry. Conclusion.

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Choosing Management Consulting as a Career

Tom Spencer

I had done extensive research into the consulting industry and was a member of the consulting club at my university. Consulting is a knowledge-based industry. It is a high-stakes industry where individuals are comfortable with decision-making. For others, even the first 90 days is enough for them to decide to leave the industry.

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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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