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Choosing Management Consulting as a Career

Tom Spencer

Consulting is a knowledge-based industry. Decision-making may lead to an error of judgement, but you will never meet a consultant who doesn’t have a “can-do” attitude. It is also about how you structure your work and meet deliverables. Why do many individuals choose consulting?

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10 Ways that AI is Turbocharging Productivity

Tom Spencer

ChatGPT , the world’s most popular chatbot, has access to an extensive knowledge base and can produce relevant information on a wide range of topics almost instantly. Workflow Assistance AI tools can provide personalized recommendations and reminders based on your preferences and work patterns.

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5 Benefits of Internal Strategy vs Consulting

Tom Spencer

It is possible to meet the same clients or colleagues on a future project, but there is a lot of uncertainty around that. I always enjoy meeting new people, but I also prefer investing in longer-term professional and social relationships.

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The Innovator Inside: How to Overcome Institutional Inertia

Tom Spencer

You can become better at associative thinking by gaining exposure to multiple areas of knowledge. After all, it is hard to draw on ideas from diverse fields if you have an overly narrow and specialized knowledge base. This can ensure that the product actually meets the needs and expectations of the target market.

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Staying on top of your virtual internship

Tom Spencer

In fact, the quantity of my meetings has increased post-COVID and I have daily touchpoints at the end of the day to make sure everyone feels connected and engaged. Developing a knowledge base on market news or specific industries, and developing a hard skillset (e.g. Additionally, connect with everyone. Continuous Learning.

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Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey

Business Consulting Agency

Engage with potential customers, gather feedback, and solicit insights to refine your business concept and tailor your products or services to meet the evolving demands of your target market.

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Quick Feedback: A Small Gesture with An Outsized Impact

Kates Kesler

I received this note from a senior partner following a recovery meeting with a potential client. What this person didn’t know is that while, yes, this prospecting meeting was in service to a meaningful business objective it also was an opportunity for me to try out new skills I had been working on. It was a difficult situation.”

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