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Consulting in South Africa – what to expect

Tom Spencer

Consultants in the rainbow nation have continued to operate efficiently and effectively during the Covid pandemic. The consulting industry is surviving during these uncertain times. They are temporary responses to the pandemic, rather than trends that will become part of normal operations after the COVID pandemic comes to an end.

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Due Diligence by Management Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

During one of my internships I worked on a due diligence project, which involved conducting market research to help a PE firm decide whether to acquire a major stake in a joint venture owned by one of the largest telecom companies in Asia. Table 1 – Framework for validating an M&A deal from a strategic and operational perspective.

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For Some Platforms, Network Effects Are No Match for Local Know-How

Harvard Business

On March 25 mighty Uber bowed out of Southeast Asia by selling its operation in several countries to local rival Grab. Uber’s setback in the international market, however, wasn’t its first. In 2016 the company sold its China operation to Didi Chuxing because of the fierce competitiveness of the local player.

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How to Win with Automation (Hint: It’s Not Chasing Efficiency)

Harvard Business

At the same time, managers need to continue to motivate employees who fear their jobs being replaced by robots. In much the same way, nobody calls a travel agency to book a simple flight anymore. market share in online sales. This creates a dilemma for leaders. They expect something more, like designing a dream vacation.