Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

You can generally tell whether you did well in an interview based on the connection you built with the interviewer. You have probably been in situations where an interview felt uneasy and awkward because of a lack of chemistry with the interviewer. The interview process is not a perfect system.

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The Management Centre

APRIL 8, 2024

Chris Chadford, Learning and Development Manager at the Calico Group In this interview Chris Chadford, Learning and Development Manager at the Calico Group, shares his experience of developing managers so they have commercial, financial and innovation skills. What changes were you aiming to see?

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

As a consultant, your working life now revolves around projects and one of your key roles is project manager. You need to become very good at this because poor project management skills will mean your consulting career is very short lived. Here are five strategies to keep you on track. Here’s what to cover.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 15, 2017

Today we highlight Kalypso, a young but emerging player in the consulting market. Co-founded in 2004 by ex-Deloitte partners George Young and Bill Poston, and (randomly) headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Kalypso’s main mandate is to help firms expand their innovation capabilities. Intellectual Property (IP) Management.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

As a consultant, your working life now revolves around projects and one of your key roles is project manager. You need to become very good at this because poor project management skills will mean your consulting career is very short lived. Here are five strategies to keep you on track. Here’s what to cover.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Especially if your first job is management consulting as you will be presented with many opportunities to jump into industry. Furthermore, given the uniqueness of each person’s situation and context, it’s especially difficult to write an exhaustive how-to article on this topic. Here are my 3 principles.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 1, 2017

Welcome back to the last in our series on breaking down case interview frameworks. Check out our breakdowns on Profitability , Market Sizing , and Market Study to become a complete expert on any kind of framework you’ll need in your case interview. Is it growing? – Post acquisition strategy. Missed out on Parts 1-3?

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

Most of these consultants and coaches love what they do. If you're ready to discover how to talk about what you do in a way that is compelling to your ideal clients, then read on. I'm also NOT going to show you how to convince a client about something you want them to want. This article is for you. Which is a sales killer.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Marketing consultants advise companies on marketing strategies and campaigns. Marketing consultants may work as freelancers, or as part of a digital agency (such as Slalom ), marketing agency (such as Ogilvy ), or larger firm that has digital and marketing capabilities (such as McKinsey Digital or BCG X ).

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In a captivating interview, we had the pleasure of hosting Meg Crofton, former President of Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. This concept involves translating a company's vision and mission into meaningful activities that help people develop conviction for their work.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In a captivating interview, we had the pleasure of hosting Meg Crofton, former President of Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. This concept involves translating a company's vision and mission into meaningful activities that help people develop conviction for their work.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 13, 2019

“Case study interviews put you in the driver’s seat: you’re given a real business problem to work through and solve. Every year, consulting firms get hundreds of applications and the human resource team will select those who have the skills to communicate why they are a candidate worth taking a chance on. What should I expect?

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. But should you want to work at Bulger Partners?

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Consulting Matters

JULY 14, 2022

Do you want to know how to get a seat at the table in the C-Suite and get senior leaders to buy into transformational change that you know they need that they don't quite see yet? Sarah is a visionary who can see a better future for the organization she serves, AND she is a warrior who can make this type of change happen.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 17, 2022

Big changes in your career or taking risks with your business can be scary. Roy helps high achievers explore the intersection of the mind-heart connection, spirituality, and mindful systems thinking. So, we decided to hit record to share how to deconstruct fear and reframe its role in your transformation.

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The Management Centre

APRIL 9, 2024

Are you an aspiring manager? In this article, Petia Tzanova, =mc Learning and Development Consultant draws on her extensive career to outline key considerations when taking your first step into management. If you are ready, it’s crucial to reflect on whether management is truly the right path for you.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

Are you considering a career in people advisory consulting? If so, you’ve chosen a field that can be both rewarding and challenging. In this blog post, I’ll provide an overview of what people advisory consulting is, what people advisory consultants do, and how to break into the industry.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 3, 2021

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now. It allows the interviewer to see and hear you clearly. Technical Setup. Having a good technical setup is crucial.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

INFOSYS CONSULTING. Birthed in 2004 as a spin-off of Indian tech outsourcing behemoth Infosys Technologies, Infosys Consulting is quickly climbing the charts as an industry leader in IT Operations and Strategy consulting. INFOSYS CONSULTING KEY STATS. INFOSYS CONSULTING HISTORY. Infosys Revenue: $6B (2010).

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

A vast portion of a management consultant’s career is spent analyzing data, summarizing information, extracting insights, and helping to convert knowledge to action. So, a few minutes into your case interview, the recruiter slides a chart across the table and asks what you can tell from that particular exhibit.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 20, 2019

In my last blog post I wrote about how new grads can navigate interview season when they finally receive a consulting interview they’re excited about. You can find the full article here. Interview questions are commonly split up into technical, behavioural and fit questions. So, let’s begin!

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Tom Spencer

JULY 29, 2022

In this article, I will break down a few functionalities of Human Resource teams, and a couple of ways to get started in Human Resource Management. Within HR management, there are three main functions to be aware of. Companies benefit significantly when employees acquire knowledge and skills that they can directly apply to their jobs.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 12, 2016

A household name in the consulting world, Ernst & Young (EY) has gone through some dramatic changes in the past few years. Parthenon-EY Chief Executive : Bill Achtmeyer, Parthenon Founder and Senior Managing Director. Today, the firm consults for many Global 1000 corporations. But is it where you want to start your career?

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

Want a common sense, down-to-earth approach for developing leaders, growing organizations, and creating a profitable consulting or coaching business? Today I'm talking with Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney resort and currently a consultant, author, and speaker.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 18, 2022

Economic consulting is the more analytical but lesser-known sibling of management and strategy consulting. This space provides a perfect opportunity for individuals interested in a consulting career but who prefer a more data-focused work environment and who would rather pursue a PhD or law degree than an MBA.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

ALTMAN VILANDRIE CONSULTING. They describe themselves as “a unique, pure play communications and media strategy consulting group” and it seems as though they may be right about themselves. Created in 2002, Altman Vilandrie is a newbie consulting firm, so its history is short. Altman Vilandrie Headquarters: Boston.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Ranked at #8 in the Vault Consulting Top 50, Cornerstone Research may just be the most interesting consulting firm you’ve never heard of. How exactly does the firm help, though? Cornerstone Research has been around for over 25 years, and has steadily risen in the consulting rankings ever since.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 8, 2015

Now that you have a basic understanding of case interviews – you know their purpose, format, and structure – it’s time to move on to the meatier topics. Because of that, nailing the case interviews is a challenge. Top interviewers make use of a variety of tools that enable them to master the case interview.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 21, 2013

Andy had failed a case interview with one firm but had a confirmed chance with McKinsey London, and he didn’t want to walk away without the offer. It also represents an exciting new moment for us – the first in a series of video interviews we’ll be posting on the site. Jenny Rae: Hi Andy, how are you?

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 4, 2015

ANALYSIS GROUP CONSULTING. Founded in 1981, Analysis Group is one of the largest economic consulting firms in North America. Analysis Group Employees: 600+ Consultants. Little consultants and Ph.D.s, Everyone is in it together and everyone wants to help each other succeed. Healthcare Consulting Services.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Most entrepreneurs and product managers (PMs) know that they need to find out what people want. In this article, we will look at how to conduct what is called ‘ customer development ’ – the process through which a business comes to understand the needs, pain points, and behavior of potential customers through direct conversation and feedback.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Does Oliver Wyman really offer a “different kind of consulting”? Oliver Wyman’s strategy consulting practice has made waves specifically in the financial services sector , and beyond as well. Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? They have served Global 1000 clients over the past 40 years.

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Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

ARCHSTONE CONSULTING. Today we highlight Archstone Consulting, a new firm on the block that is quickly making a name for itself in the consulting neighborhood. While originally founded as an independent strategic firm, Archstone Consulting was acquired by leading enterprise benchmarking firm The Hackett Group in 2009.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2018

And as more and more candidates start to use them frequently, it is harder to impress the interviewers. Hence, I would like to give you two secret models to help you delight your interviewers. STP is a powerful structure to construct insightful marketing strategies. Silver Bullet #2 : Strategy Tool: Play to Win.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Founded in Boston, MA , and containing the heart and DNA of consulting industry giant Bain & Company, Bridgespan is the key non-profit consulting firm in today’s consulting industry. Bridgespan Employees: 15-60 Consultants. KEY STATS FOR BRIDGESPAN.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Most consulting firms are wrapping up their recruitment process for this year and offers have been sent out. The hard skills help you do the analysis, but once you’ve got an answer, you need client buy in. As a result, the consulting firms want to see strong soft skills demonstrated in the interviews.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

TOWERS WATSON CONSULTING. Today’s expose highlights the world’s largest employee-benefits consulting firm. Towers Watson Consulting specializes in HR consulting of all kinds, and risk management consulting in particular, while also counting actuarial and investment consulting practices under its umbrella.

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