Tom Spencer

MAY 24, 2024

Just think of Kodak, Blockbuster, Blackberry, and Nokia, companies that were once dominant in their respective industries. Adopt Conservative Financial Management Maintaining the financial health of a business is paramount if one hopes to thrive during periods of economic challenge.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 3, 2024

In the fast-paced world of management consulting, effective communication is key. The Problem Every management consulting engagement begins with the identification of a problem. The bottom line A well-structured slide deck for management consultants goes beyond aesthetics.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JUNE 9, 2023

15th June 2023 at 1 PM Eastern time: we are doing another FREE webinar on brand management for professional services. My ambition is to do one of these a month as a way to replace a little bit of the traveling I might have done in the past. So let me know what you’d like me to cover. Join the ‘Talking Tickets’ Slack Group. The podcast.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As any aspiring management consultant knows, networking is both an art and a science. Learning More About a Company – A Competitive Edge in Interviews In the competitive world of management consulting, a comprehensive understanding of a company can be a game-changer during the interview process.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 8, 2024

Optimal pricing strategy The primary goal of pricing strategy is the same as the primary goal of any other management strategy – to maximize economic value over time. For instance, airlines typically try to practice price discrimination by charging higher prices for business travelers and lower prices for tourists.

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The Source

APRIL 21, 2020

Consulting offers many attractions for graduates choosing a career to embark on: the high salaries, the travel opportunities, the chance to work on clients’ most complex, high-stakes business problems—to name a few. Or, at least, that used to be the case.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 12, 2017

Lately, we’ve been hearing the same question from more and more law students – How do I transition to management consulting after law school? Management Consulting straight after Law School. Transition from established lawyer to Management Consulting. Or why leave a partner track in a law firm to start over?

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 1, 2019

Thank you for continuing to make Management Consulted the world’s most read website on all things consulting. This past year, millions of you came to us for consulting interview help, insight on the consulting industry, consulting travel tips, and more. … Continue Reading.

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QEmploy

MAY 2, 2019

The Nordic consulting industry has experienced a drastic increase in previous years. This astounding growth rate in the industry is ignited by the digital transformation and technological advances. The health care industry in the Nordics has also experienced this ongoing change into the digital transformation. Growing by 5.7%

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 1, 2019

Management consulting is a professional service offered to organisations which aims to help internal management improve operating performance. The management consulting value chain encompasses strategy (idea origination, analysis and presentation of findings), implementation, operations and maintenance/feedback.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 22, 2024

AI-powered tools can enable management consultants to analyse vast data sets, automate time-consuming tasks, forecast a range of future business scenarios, provide personalised recommendations, and offer 24/7 availability to clients. This can allow clients to identify key industry trends in real-time.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Consultants have the potential to travel with work, network with Fortune 500 executives, earn six figure salaries, develop high-level transferable business skills, and benefit from lucrative exit opportunities. (Source: Flickr ). Consulting is an appealing career choice for many graduates. What’s not to like?

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 26, 2024

Consulting firms are keen to identify candidates who not only possess the required knowledge, but also exhibit specific skills that are crucial for success in the industry. Successful candidates will be able to showcase a methodical thought process by breaking down complex issues into more manageable components.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 21, 2019

Ever since working at McKinsey, I’ve been fascinated by the financial services industry. In every other industry, you know what your costs and revenues were this year and at the end of the year you can calculate your profit. Risk” issues also exist when it comes to managing your career. This uncertainty is known as “risk.”.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 1, 2022

Figure 2: Aviation Industry CO 2 Emissions. If the aviation industry continues down the path of high CO 2 emissions, what will happen when new aerospace markets open: sub-orbital travel, supersonic flight, and space hotels? Billion industry by 2027. Billion industry by 2027. A critical decision point is coming.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Alternatively, an accounting software company might offer additional services that cover legal incorporation, logo design, CRM, inventory management, and invoicing. For instance, a bank might launch a property search platform where it advertises its mortgages, such as the property search site hosted by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2018

It was a very interesting experience, so in this post I will share what I learned, as well as talk about the role played by management consulting firms. At the same time, management consultants will generally be brought in to look at the viability of the business, from a strategic and operational perspective. Image: Pexels.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 16, 2008

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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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 25, 2015

We kicked off our busy travel season with our annual East Coast Fall Tour to host events with consulting clubs from the University of Virginia, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and Harvard Business School. The post Management Consulted East Coast Tour – Fall 2015 appeared first on Management Consulted.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2019

Yes, I think it is, but you can't always manage it when you want to manage it. The second factor is the industry you choose to work in or end up working in. Travel is hard on the lifestyle because you are just not at home. This leads me to my next point -- deciding which industry or practice area to focus on.

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Brimstone Consulting

JULY 5, 2022

These experiences, together with my work with leadership expert Noel Tichy at General Electric’s Crotonville management training center, where I designed key modules for developing high-performing teams and individuals, formed the foundation for Brimstone. What led you to Brimstone? Describe your journey.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 25, 2023

A change in the culture of the sector could help to enhance the work environment, encourage employee loyalty, and enable hiring managers to attract top talent. While deadlines and schedules will always remain important, engagement managers and partners should also address questions such as: What criteria do we use to assess project outcomes?

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 15, 2018

As the American health system continues to find ways to improve care and do so at a lower cost, one of the most costly aspects for the healthcare industry is high administrative costs due to low healthcare literacy. His free moments are spent traveling and enjoying sporting events with his wife and daughter. Image: Pexels.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2018

In this post, I explore the other side of the value propositions presented by consulting firms during the recruiting process: “You will be exposed to a wide range of problems and industries”. In larger offices that have consistent streams of work in many industries, new consultants may be pigeon-holed to particular industries (e.g.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Although consulting is traditionally thought of traveling Monday to Thursday, that does not always have to be the case. Some firms are a mix of both whereby each office has teams that travel regularly and teams that don’t as they have a mix of clients. Talent Management. Areas of strength and growth.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 11, 2023

Is a flower that travels halfway around the world truly a “low-carbon rose”?

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Tom Spencer

MAY 16, 2021

For many ambitious university students, management consulting can seem like the ideal industry to start a successful and fulfilling career. The inconvenience of travelling, without the excitement of a trip. Difficulties finding the perfect exit opportunity in an attractive industry.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Breaking into this potentially lucrative niche within the consulting industry is both a science and an art. This project sparked my interest in marketing & sales consulting, and provided me with directly relevant experience that will help me to apply and interview for jobs in the industry.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 4, 2021

You get the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment surrounding yourself with smart people and learning about business problems in a variety of industries. On top of that, travelling every week is a lot less romantic than it sounds. It is not difficult to see why the job is so attractive to young overachievers. Project range.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

David Giersdorf is a former senior executive in the global cruise & travel industry, including publicly-traded $1B+ brand portfolio and CEO of several iconic cruise, travel and marketing services brands.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 14, 2023

That is, understanding key players in the industry who provide similar offerings to the same group of customers. For example, Southwest Airlines competes directly with Delta and American Airlines, but also competes with car travel because of its unique business model. Another hidden substitute is for the customer to do nothing at all.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2021

Billy Gerhard is a consultant in the Philadelphia office of the Boston Consulting Group, a Big 3 management consulting firm. I wanted to get a broad experience across a bunch of industries and I knew that I would get this opportunity at a company like BCG. In 2019, he received his Ph.D. Prior to attending Duke, Billy received a B.S.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

When people think of consultants, they tend to visualize professionally suited employees, degrees from the best schools, high pay-checks and fancy travel stories. This might include advice on asset management, tax structuring, or capital structuring to reduce financing costs and sources of risk (e.g.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 25, 2016

As such, AlixPArtners is known for being packed full of industry and consulting experts and the firm’s managing directors have been called upon by several leading publications such as Bloomberg, WSJ, the Financial Times, CNBC, and Fox Business. Information Management. Industries. KEY STATS FOR ALIXPARTNERS.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 24, 2016

Management consulting is a nice perch, but it is not for everyone. Many people go into consulting with a plan to gain a few years of experience and then apply for B-school or pivot into industry or entrepreneurship. One of the reasons that many applicants are attracted to the consulting industry is that consultants travel with work.

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Harvard Business

MAY 21, 2024

How a vacation rental company leaned into trust to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 3, 2022

This process is unique to consulting, compared to some other industries. As for management consulting, specialties might include strategy, supply chain, or operations. If you are in management consulting, learning what staff resources are located at your specific office will be helpful. Factor 3: Dream Location Long Term.

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