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I recently received an email from a reader about being rejected by Boston Consulting Group and how he could have better answered the case interview question he was given to help him practice for his next interview with Bain. The case interview question he was given was this: A trucking company in China had GM as their main client and had heard rumors that the contract wasn't going to be renewed, the trucking company wanted to know whether to do anything about this. MORE
THE BRATTLE GROUP. Today we take a look at a boutique consulting firm you may not have heard of, The Brattle Group. Founded in 1990, The Brattle Group offers answers to economic, regulatory and financial questions posed by corporations, law firms and governments around the globe. For 2 years straight, The Brattle Group has been recognized as one Vault’s Top 50 U.S. THE BRATTLE GROUP KEY STATS. Brattle Group Website: www.brattle.com. MORE
Thirteen tips to avoid the headaches of track changes. Collaboration Business writing Productivity Digital Article MORE
Here are a few demographic-related charts of the workforce, civilian non-institutional population, and jobs, by age-group, from reader Tim Wallace. Number in Age Group Employed. Percent of Age Group Employed Since 1970. It shows us that in the 16-19 age group the population has shrunk by 239,000, while the number of jobs in this age group has shrunk by 1,415,000! For the under 25 age group we have 1,777,000 less jobs with 1,386,000 more people. MORE
The way you talk about inclusion could end up excluding people. Diversity Leadership & Managing people Personnel policies Digital Article MORE
Newsweek reports Hacker Group Anonymous Announces 'Biggest Operation' Against ISIS After Paris Attacks. Hacker group Anonymous declared "total war" on the Islamic State (ISIS) extremist group on Sunday following the wave of attacks in Paris that killed at least 129 people and left dozens more in a critical condition. A masked, French-speaking figure with a distorted voice is shown reading a statement from the group in the two-minute-long YouTube video [In French]. MORE
ANALYSIS GROUP CONSULTING. Today, as we continue our firm profile series, we’ll be looking at Analysis Group. Founded in 1981, Analysis Group is one of the largest economic consulting firms in North America. Stacked full of big-brained folks, most of Analysis Group’s 600+ staff hold advanced degrees in law, economics, finance, accounting or business. KEY STATS FOR ANALYSIS GROUP. Analysis Group Website: www.analysisgroup.com . ANALYSIS GROUP HISTORY . MORE
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BTS GROUP INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. 30 years old and long a mainstay in European consulting, BTS Group has been steadily growing since its inception in 1986. BTS Group specializes in digital technology, leadership development, sales training, and assessments. BTS GROUP KEY STATS. BTS Group Website: www.bts.com. BTS Group Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden. BTS Group Employees: 450+ employees. BTS Group Locations: 34 global locations. MORE
When it comes to both your personal life and professional life, your peer group profoundly impacts. If you want to earn a higher income, shift your peer group to one where people earn more. Most people don't put enough thoughtfulness and effort into CHOOSING a peer group. When you are in school, your peer group consists of your classmates and those involved in the same extra-curricular activities (e.g., MORE
Have you had much success working through venture capital groups to find projects? A question I was asked: Many people I network with suggest I talk with venture capitalists and perhaps intellectual property lawyers. I have found venture capitalists to be fairly closed to outside help. Have you found this to be a fertile hunting ground for projects? What is your answer to this consultant? Post your thoughts on this by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ box below. MORE
Case Interview General While most of the inquiries that we have received concern the individual case interview, there are also some questions regarding a less common kind of interview – the group case interview. This article is here to explain to you the fundamentals of group case interviews! A quick glance What is a group … Group Case Interview Read More » The post Group Case Interview appeared first on Management Consulting Prep MORE
Boston Consulting Group on Strategy is a compilation of 82 valuable articles called Perspectives, 4 Harvard-reviewed business articles and 8 other articles written by various members of The Boston Consulting group between 1968 to 2005. These Perspectives are the concise pieces designed to stimulate senior management on various business issues put together by several Consultants, including the founder of Boston Consulting Group, Bruce Henderson. MORE
A great example for this is online escape rooms [pdf], which enable group-members to explore team dynamics and get to know each other in a non-competitive environment. If someone misses a group meeting, you should arrange a one-on-one meeting with that person as soon as possible. MORE
The story is told of a focus group for a new $100 electronic gadget. The response in the focus group was fabulous, people all talked about the features of the new device with excitement. It doesn't matter what people say. Watch what they do. At the end of the session, the moderator said, "thanks for coming. As our gift to you, you can have your choice of the device or $25.". Everyone took the cash. MORE
The post A New Method for Handling Uncertainty in Group Decision-Making appeared first on SchellingPoint Website. Blog Management Consulting MORE
Consulting Success Podcast Building Attention Media Relations PR for Consultants PR Tactics Social Media The Boreland GroupMany for-profits and nonprofits are making a lot of impact in the world without getting the attention that they deserve. MORE
Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Virgin Group. Virgin Group, a leading international group, is one of the most recognized and respected brands in the world. 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. Virgin Group was established in 1970, with offices in about 30 countries. MORE
The post Improv: Noisy Group Mindfulness appeared first on Consultants' Consultant. Consultants Consultant: I love to improvise. I really do believe it keeps my brain young, it asks me to pay attention in ways that nothing else does. I use it with clients to warm them up to me and to each other, to create metaphorical (and real) connections to how they are communicating (or not), listening (or […]. MORE
Nicole Campbell, the CEO of Build Up Advisory Group, tells you otherwise. Consulting Success Podcast Advisory Group Business Growth Consulting Firm Excellence hiring Price Consulting Services MORE
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HAY GROUP CONSULTING. In this firm profile, we do a deep dive into Philadelphia-based Hay Group, a darling in the boutique organizational consulting realm. KEY STATS FOR HAY GROUP. Hay Group Website: [link]. Hay Group Headquarters: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hay Group Employees: 2800 employees. Hay Group Locations: 87 offices, 49 countries. Hay Group Chief Executive: Stephen Kaye (President & CEO). Hay Group Revenue: $700M. MORE
SEABURY GROUP CONSULTING. Today, we’re going to be looking at the consulting arm of aviation specialists Seabury Group. As part of a group that’s focused on Aviation, Aerospace and Defence, you won’t be at all surprised to find out that consulting at Seabury Group falls fairly and squarely within the realms of boutique consulting. SEABURY GROUP KEY STATS. Seabury Group : www.seaburygroup.com. Seabury Group Headquarters : New York, NY. MORE
When facilitating virtual classrooms, be sure that your small group activities are well planned and clear and concise for virtual participants. First, remember to keep small group activities to no more than 3 – 5 students per group, utilizing online “breakout rooms” for students to gather in to complete the activity. Training Facilitation group activities learning environments virtual activities virtual classrooms virtual training MORE
In what may be a first (otherwise an extreme rarity), a substantial force within a union has mobilized against a pay hike to $9.00 per hour from essentially nothing. Nothing" you say? Yes, it happens in small non-profit theaters that pay aspiring actors $7 to $15 per performance. Rehearsal time does not count. Curiously, but rightfully so, the aspiring actors realize there will be no work at all if they have to get paid $9.00 an hour for acting and rehearsals. MORE
If your meetings are unproductive, this might be the reason. Meetings Communication Productivity Digital Article MORE
Your peer group are people with similar dreams, goals and worldviews. Finding a peer group and working with them, intentionally and on a regular schedule, might be the single biggest boost your career can experience They are people who will push you in exchange for being pushed, who will raise the bar and tell you the truth. They''re not in your business, but they''re in your shoes. MORE
Question: I think your site is wonderful, and I really appreciate the work that you do. Yesterday I got the call from McKinsey and BCG and both have accepted me for positions. Now it comes down to weighing the options! Thanks so much! P.S. Do you have any thoughts on McKinsey vs. BCG? My Reply: Congratulations. Sounds like you had one really good day. Oh, you have a very nice problem. Both firms are great. You really can't go wrong. MORE
I recently had the chance to talk with Stephanie Green, Manager of Talent Acquisition for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at IMS Consulting Group. If you have an interest in life sciences, either through your studies or previous work experience, then IMS Consulting Group could be the perfect place to enhance and grow your career. Tom: IMS Consulting Group was ranked in the Vault Consulting 50 and focuses exclusively on life sciences offering a range of services. MORE
I was grateful for the recent opportunity to talk with Heather Tortorello, the talent growth director at Vivaldi Partners Group. Founded in 1999, Vivaldi Partners Group works across industries to help build strong brands, ignite innovation and drive growth by connecting business strategy with a deep understanding of changing customer contexts. Where does Vivaldi Partners Group do the bulk of its work? Tom: Does Vivaldi Partners Group employ an “up or out” policy? MORE
Consulting Success Podcast CD Consulting Group Consulting Business Crisis Leadership Decision Doctor Decision Making independent consultantEven the best leaders need guidance in times of crisis or if they want to prevent one whenever the stakes are high. MORE
Consulting Success Podcast Attorney Search Group Consistent Clients Consulting Leadership Rainmaking Recruiting The Rainmaking PodcastRainmaking is an art. It is the art of getting business, getting the better business, and then eventually all of the business from your clients. MORE
Research suggests the wisdom of the crowds falls short when it comes to yes-or-no questions. Collaboration and teams Psychology Decision making and problem solving Digital Article MORE
Human Resource cultural diversity diversity employee engagement employee resource groups supporting employees workplace diversity Diversity within the organization enables for a variety of benefits, including creativity and innovation in: Solving problems of the business New products and services for customers Additionally, diversity enables for better meeting the needs of customers – who are often diverse themselves. MORE
With so many diverse arms of the company, today we will be focusing on IMS Consulting Group, a branch of the massive IMS Health organization. KEY STATS FOR IMS CONSULTING GROUP . IMS Consulting Group Website: [link]. IMS Consulting Group Headquarters: New York. IMS Consulting Group Employees: 475 people. IMS Consulting Group Locations: 12 countries, 19 offices. IMS Consulting Group Revenue: $100M. IMS CONSULTING GROUP HISTORY. MORE
THE CAMBRIDGE GROUP. The Cambridge Group is the embodiment of a “boutique” consulting firm. Acquired in 2009 by The Nielsen Company, a world leader in market research, and with only one location in downtown Chicago, the Cambridge Group has taken the most basic concept of “supply and demand” and concluded that there is a better way. However, The Cambridge Group has landed some massive clients such as Allstate, BestBuy, and Anheuser Busch. THE CAMBRIDGE GROUP KEY STATS. MORE
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A great example for this is online escape rooms [pdf], which enable group-members to explore team dynamics and get to know each other in a non-competitive environment. If someone misses a group meeting, you should arrange a one-on-one meeting with that person as soon as possible.
Management Consulting Prep
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
Case Interview General While most of the inquiries that we have received concern the individual case interview, there are also some questions regarding a less common kind of interview – the group case interview. This article is here to explain to you the fundamentals of group case interviews! A quick glance What is a group … Group Case Interview Read More » The post Group Case Interview appeared first on Management Consulting Prep
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Tom Spencer
APRIL 20, 2015
I recently had the chance to talk with Stephanie Green, Manager of Talent Acquisition for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at IMS Consulting Group. If you have an interest in life sciences, either through your studies or previous work experience, then IMS Consulting Group could be the perfect place to enhance and grow your career. Tom: IMS Consulting Group was ranked in the Vault Consulting 50 and focuses exclusively on life sciences offering a range of services.
Tom Spencer
JUNE 14, 2015
I was grateful for the recent opportunity to talk with Heather Tortorello, the talent growth director at Vivaldi Partners Group. Founded in 1999, Vivaldi Partners Group works across industries to help build strong brands, ignite innovation and drive growth by connecting business strategy with a deep understanding of changing customer contexts. Where does Vivaldi Partners Group do the bulk of its work? Tom: Does Vivaldi Partners Group employ an “up or out” policy?
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JANUARY 23, 2015
Have you had much success working through venture capital groups to find projects? A question I was asked: Many people I network with suggest I talk with venture capitalists and perhaps intellectual property lawyers. I have found venture capitalists to be fairly closed to outside help. Have you found this to be a fertile hunting ground for projects? What is your answer to this consultant? Post your thoughts on this by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ box below.
Management Consulted
MAY 10, 2015
HAY GROUP CONSULTING. In this firm profile, we do a deep dive into Philadelphia-based Hay Group, a darling in the boutique organizational consulting realm. KEY STATS FOR HAY GROUP. Hay Group Website: [link]. Hay Group Headquarters: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hay Group Employees: 2800 employees. Hay Group Locations: 87 offices, 49 countries. Hay Group Chief Executive: Stephen Kaye (President & CEO). Hay Group Revenue: $700M.
Management Consulted
OCTOBER 4, 2015
ANALYSIS GROUP CONSULTING. Today, as we continue our firm profile series, we’ll be looking at Analysis Group. Founded in 1981, Analysis Group is one of the largest economic consulting firms in North America. Stacked full of big-brained folks, most of Analysis Group’s 600+ staff hold advanced degrees in law, economics, finance, accounting or business. KEY STATS FOR ANALYSIS GROUP. Analysis Group Website: www.analysisgroup.com . ANALYSIS GROUP HISTORY .
Management Consulted
AUGUST 7, 2016
THE CAMBRIDGE GROUP. The Cambridge Group is the embodiment of a “boutique” consulting firm. Acquired in 2009 by The Nielsen Company, a world leader in market research, and with only one location in downtown Chicago, the Cambridge Group has taken the most basic concept of “supply and demand” and concluded that there is a better way. However, The Cambridge Group has landed some massive clients such as Allstate, BestBuy, and Anheuser Busch. THE CAMBRIDGE GROUP KEY STATS.
SchellingPoint
MARCH 31, 2020
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Management Consulted
JUNE 14, 2015
SEABURY GROUP CONSULTING. Today, we’re going to be looking at the consulting arm of aviation specialists Seabury Group. As part of a group that’s focused on Aviation, Aerospace and Defence, you won’t be at all surprised to find out that consulting at Seabury Group falls fairly and squarely within the realms of boutique consulting. SEABURY GROUP KEY STATS. Seabury Group : www.seaburygroup.com. Seabury Group Headquarters : New York, NY.
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Consultants' Consultant
JULY 4, 2018
The post Improv: Noisy Group Mindfulness appeared first on Consultants' Consultant. Consultants Consultant: I love to improvise. I really do believe it keeps my brain young, it asks me to pay attention in ways that nothing else does. I use it with clients to warm them up to me and to each other, to create metaphorical (and real) connections to how they are communicating (or not), listening (or […].
Management Consulted
JULY 15, 2015
Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Virgin Group. Virgin Group, a leading international group, is one of the most recognized and respected brands in the world. 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. Virgin Group was established in 1970, with offices in about 30 countries.
SchellingPoint
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
The post A New Method for Handling Uncertainty in Group Decision-Making appeared first on SchellingPoint Website.
Management Consulted
APRIL 11, 2016
THE BRATTLE GROUP. Today we take a look at a boutique consulting firm you may not have heard of, The Brattle Group. Founded in 1990, The Brattle Group offers answers to economic, regulatory and financial questions posed by corporations, law firms and governments around the globe. For 2 years straight, The Brattle Group has been recognized as one Vault’s Top 50 U.S. THE BRATTLE GROUP KEY STATS. Brattle Group Website: www.brattle.com.
Harvard Business
JULY 28, 2021
Thirteen tips to avoid the headaches of track changes. Collaboration Business writing Productivity Digital Article
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
The way you talk about inclusion could end up excluding people. Diversity Leadership & Managing people Personnel policies Digital Article
CaseInterview.com
MAY 9, 2019
When it comes to both your personal life and professional life, your peer group profoundly impacts. If you want to earn a higher income, shift your peer group to one where people earn more. Most people don't put enough thoughtfulness and effort into CHOOSING a peer group. When you are in school, your peer group consists of your classmates and those involved in the same extra-curricular activities (e.g.,
Management Consulted
MAY 29, 2016
Boston Consulting Group on Strategy is a compilation of 82 valuable articles called Perspectives, 4 Harvard-reviewed business articles and 8 other articles written by various members of The Boston Consulting group between 1968 to 2005. These Perspectives are the concise pieces designed to stimulate senior management on various business issues put together by several Consultants, including the founder of Boston Consulting Group, Bruce Henderson.
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
What we’ve learned from behavioral science. Decision making Leading teams Digital Article
Consulting Success
MARCH 1, 2021
Nicole Campbell, the CEO of Build Up Advisory Group, tells you otherwise. Consulting Success Podcast Advisory Group Business Growth Consulting Firm Excellence hiring Price Consulting Services
Consulting Success
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Consulting Success Podcast Attorney Search Group Consistent Clients Consulting Leadership Rainmaking Recruiting The Rainmaking PodcastRainmaking is an art. It is the art of getting business, getting the better business, and then eventually all of the business from your clients.
SchellingPoint
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
The post A New Method for Handling Uncertainty in Group Decision-Making appeared first on SchellingPoint Website. Blog Management Consulting
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Research suggests the wisdom of the crowds falls short when it comes to yes-or-no questions. Collaboration and teams Psychology Decision making and problem solving Digital Article
Seth Godin Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
The story is told of a focus group for a new $100 electronic gadget. The response in the focus group was fabulous, people all talked about the features of the new device with excitement. It doesn't matter what people say. Watch what they do. At the end of the session, the moderator said, "thanks for coming. As our gift to you, you can have your choice of the device or $25.". Everyone took the cash.
Gina Abudi
AUGUST 14, 2013
When facilitating virtual classrooms, be sure that your small group activities are well planned and clear and concise for virtual participants. First, remember to keep small group activities to no more than 3 – 5 students per group, utilizing online “breakout rooms” for students to gather in to complete the activity. Training Facilitation group activities learning environments virtual activities virtual classrooms virtual training
CaseInterview.com
MARCH 21, 2019
I recently received an email from a reader about being rejected by Boston Consulting Group and how he could have better answered the case interview question he was given to help him practice for his next interview with Bain. The case interview question he was given was this: A trucking company in China had GM as their main client and had heard rumors that the contract wasn't going to be renewed, the trucking company wanted to know whether to do anything about this.
Gina Abudi
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
Human Resource cultural diversity diversity employee engagement employee resource groups supporting employees workplace diversity Diversity within the organization enables for a variety of benefits, including creativity and innovation in: Solving problems of the business New products and services for customers Additionally, diversity enables for better meeting the needs of customers – who are often diverse themselves.
Consulting Success
JANUARY 11, 2021
Consulting Success Podcast Building Attention Media Relations PR for Consultants PR Tactics Social Media The Boreland GroupMany for-profits and nonprofits are making a lot of impact in the world without getting the attention that they deserve.
Seth Godin Blog
JULY 21, 2014
Your peer group are people with similar dreams, goals and worldviews. Finding a peer group and working with them, intentionally and on a regular schedule, might be the single biggest boost your career can experience They are people who will push you in exchange for being pushed, who will raise the bar and tell you the truth. They''re not in your business, but they''re in your shoes.
Consulting Success
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Consulting Success Podcast CD Consulting Group Consulting Business Crisis Leadership Decision Doctor Decision Making independent consultantEven the best leaders need guidance in times of crisis or if they want to prevent one whenever the stakes are high.
Management Consulted
MARCH 18, 2015
With so many diverse arms of the company, today we will be focusing on IMS Consulting Group, a branch of the massive IMS Health organization. KEY STATS FOR IMS CONSULTING GROUP . IMS Consulting Group Website: [link]. IMS Consulting Group Headquarters: New York. IMS Consulting Group Employees: 475 people. IMS Consulting Group Locations: 12 countries, 19 offices. IMS Consulting Group Revenue: $100M. IMS CONSULTING GROUP HISTORY.
MishTalk
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Newsweek reports Hacker Group Anonymous Announces 'Biggest Operation' Against ISIS After Paris Attacks. Hacker group Anonymous declared "total war" on the Islamic State (ISIS) extremist group on Sunday following the wave of attacks in Paris that killed at least 129 people and left dozens more in a critical condition. A masked, French-speaking figure with a distorted voice is shown reading a statement from the group in the two-minute-long YouTube video [In French].
MishTalk
OCTOBER 23, 2013
Here are a few demographic-related charts of the workforce, civilian non-institutional population, and jobs, by age-group, from reader Tim Wallace. Number in Age Group Employed. Percent of Age Group Employed Since 1970. It shows us that in the 16-19 age group the population has shrunk by 239,000, while the number of jobs in this age group has shrunk by 1,415,000! For the under 25 age group we have 1,777,000 less jobs with 1,386,000 more people.
MishTalk
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
In what may be a first (otherwise an extreme rarity), a substantial force within a union has mobilized against a pay hike to $9.00 per hour from essentially nothing. Nothing" you say? Yes, it happens in small non-profit theaters that pay aspiring actors $7 to $15 per performance. Rehearsal time does not count. Curiously, but rightfully so, the aspiring actors realize there will be no work at all if they have to get paid $9.00 an hour for acting and rehearsals.
CaseInterview.com
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Question: I think your site is wonderful, and I really appreciate the work that you do. Yesterday I got the call from McKinsey and BCG and both have accepted me for positions. Now it comes down to weighing the options! Thanks so much! P.S. Do you have any thoughts on McKinsey vs. BCG? My Reply: Congratulations. Sounds like you had one really good day. Oh, you have a very nice problem. Both firms are great. You really can't go wrong.
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
If your meetings are unproductive, this might be the reason. Meetings Communication Productivity Digital Article
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