Tom Spencer

AUGUST 8, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes. Most consultants reckon that about 70 percent of projects fail to meet their objectives. They may relate to specific management issues or special situations that limit consultants’ effectiveness. Some of the problems with consulting projects happen ALL the time. Reasons for this are wide-ranging.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are just getting into the space of consulting, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. Google search “case interview walkthroughs” to find expert consultants running through case practice interviews. Casing is tough to do on your own as you need someone to read you the questions and share points of feedback.

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 30, 2023

So if you want to do everything you can to stay afloat, keep reading to see how learning and development programs are beneficial and how instructional design agencies can help make the process possible for you. These skills may seem unimportant, but they can be the sole factor in whether or not your company makes it another year.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 8, 2018

The number one way that really smart consultants get in the way of their own success is struggling with the fear that that they don't have what it takes. The biggest branding roadblock all of the consultants I mentor experience is creating their ideal client archetypes. Again, your clients don't care how smart you are. Do you get them?

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The Management Centre

APRIL 8, 2024

Another challenge for us was that we tend to attract people during recruitment who have great values and behaviours. We set out to find an external partner who could bring in ideas that our managers could relate to, and who could complement our current in-house leadership offer. Partnering with =mc Learning was an absolute pleasure.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 13, 2018

Content marketing is essential for consultants because we are in the knowledge business. Our value add contribution lies in our heads and hearts and content is the best way to manifest this expertise in a way that connects with our future strategic partners. First, be clear on who your ideal client is and what is their pain points.

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Marketing Consulting Intellectual Property eBook 202

Epicflow

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Read further to learn about our AI developments, what topics we discussed at our webinars, the names of our prominent guests, and why it’s better to start later to deliver earlier! Success Story from Our Defence Client This year, we witnessed the first positive outcomes of one of our recent clients – a Defence company based in the UK.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 5, 2020

Want to know what a perfect consulting proposal template looks like? Wish someone can take you behind the scenes so you can see for yourself how to structure a consulting proposal that commands six-figures? Here's the thing about proposals: It's not one of the favorite things that many consultants have around their business.

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PM Alliance

APRIL 22, 2022

If you want to avoid this dangerous snowball effect, read on for key tips to keep your team on track. Because scheduling long-duration projects can be a challenge for companies accustomed to shorter efforts, support from an experienced project management consultancy can be key to launching the project with a workable and reliable schedule.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

BULGER PARTNERS. Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. Founded in 2012, headquartered in Boston, and already turning down three projects for every one it accepts, the firm has experienced exponential growth in its first five years of existence.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

BULGER PARTNERS. Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. Founded in 2012, headquartered in Boston, and already turning down three projects for every one it accepts, the firm has experienced exponential growth in its first five years of existence.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

BULGER PARTNERS. Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. Founded in 2012, headquartered in Boston, and already turning down three projects for every one it accepts, the firm has experienced exponential growth in its first five years of existence.

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Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

And when it comes to decisions you might: Commit to a partner after all of these: that first coffee, some months of dating, and then, afterward, you committed to each other. Most of us need more than a few weeks to commit to a life partner. I can't stop some work and assign another team to new work, because I am my only team.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 14, 2014

After our East Coast Fall Tour concluded, we flew back over to the West Coast to host events with consulting clubs from Arizona State University, Stanford University, the University of Southern California and Pepperdine University. At ASU, we enjoyed a great session with 30 students that are members of the on-campus consulting club.

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Consulting Case Interview Management Resumes 147

Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Looking for L&D Consulting Services? Partner with a Leading L&D Consulting Firm: Clarity Consultants Microlearning According to the World Economic Forum, Gen-Z will account for more than a quarter of the workforce by 2025. Let’s think about that for a moment. The time commitment is minimal. Contact us today. (1)

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2016

SIMON-KUCHER & PARTNERS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. Simon-Kucher & Partners is relatively small firm based in Bonn, Germany. SIMON-KUCHER & PARTNERS KEY STATS. Simon-Kucher & Partners Website: www.simon-kucher.com. Simon-Kucher & Partners Headquarters: Bonn, Germany. What does this mean?

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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? Or why leave a partner track in a law firm to start over? Consulting offers a better experience at a comparable pay scale. Management Consulting straight after Law School.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

First, you collect books, then you organize them in a filing system; except that these “books” are really life experiences. Thus, the first step in the process is to collect as many “books” as possible. Gather these questions all together into one document and read through them. Identify gaps or holes in your answers.

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Management Consulted

JULY 3, 2016

BATES WHITE ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Bates White Economic Consulting is a highly reputable boutique firm that has been gathering momentum in recent years. Kearney and prior to his stint there, he was a partner at KPMG. headed by Chairman & Senior Partner Charles E Bates.

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Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 140

Epicflow

JULY 12, 2022

“Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion” , W. However, according to the survey by NewVantage Partners [1] conducted in 2021, only 24% of companies have managed to develop into data-driven ones. McKinsey consultancy suggests that the data-driven enterprise of 2025 will be characterized by certain processes [2].

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Management Consulted

APRIL 2, 2017

We’re continuing our Top 10 Consulting Firms series this week by focusing our expert eye on the Middle East. It’s purely optional to listen to ‘Desert Rose’ by Sting while reading this. It’s purely optional to listen to ‘Desert Rose’ by Sting while reading this. Boston Consulting Group.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 18, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes. In the consulting industry networking is more than just gaining a few names and LinkedIn contacts, it is about building personal relationships and a portfolio of prospective business opportunities. For students, networking is a fundamental stepping stone on the path towards a career in consulting.

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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. Kalypso Revenue: Around $50M. Practice Areas.

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Comatch

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Independent consultants worldwide are making an enormous impact on the healthcare industry. In this interview, we’ll be speaking to independent consultant, Daniel, who has considerable experience consulting with large and small companies in the healthcare industry.

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Healthcare Interviews Consulting Trends 52

Brimstone Consulting

JULY 1, 2021

A Vice President and General Manager partnered with Brimstone to create a leadership program through which participants would develop their leadership skills, discover their leadership potential, help drive the business, and improve employee engagement. The critical work was not outsourced to human resources or to another firm.

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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. Today, we are digging into a firm that prides itself on its entrepreneurial spirit. Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview?

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In consulting, your personal reputation is everything. If you are seen favorably, more partners want you to work with them, you get more choice of projects, you're able to pick better projects, better clients, and better teams. Conversely, if your reputation starts off poor in a consulting firm , you start a downward spiral.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

As a former advanced degree candidate who applied to consulting while finishing medical school, I would like to share my experience with those of you who are in the middle of making a similar jump out of academia. Those of my peers who used LOMS listened to them 3-5x before their first round interview. The Application Process.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2014

” Here is one we got recently from John: A few months ago, I wrote you for advice in regards to resources I could use to prep for interviews in consulting. When and how did you decide you were interested in consulting? I then took another internship in finance with Merrill Lynch.

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Tsavo Neal

MARCH 30, 2017

When is the last time you read a helpful blog article that gave you actionable advice to improve your consulting business? Did you know that there are consultant-specific blogs that host such advice? These best consulting blogs offer bite-sized reads packed with actionable tips and strategies for consultants.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 23, 2013

We’re starting a series of guest posts offered by staff, readers and interns that are reviews of books we think are helpful for those interested in consulting (specifically) and business (in general). If you want to submit a review on a book you’ve been reading, follow the same format, target 600+ words and send it over by email!

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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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Clarity Consultants

AUGUST 24, 2023

Team members do this by monitoring technology developments and emerging tools, reading industry publications, attending conferences, and networking with other professionals. They understand that education and training are ever-evolving, and to create impactful learning experiences for businesses, their team must stay on top of this change.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2019

Is it possible to balance work and life as a consultant? The first factor is the culture related to your geography (both country and city). Consulting is a client business. In my first year at McKinsey, I lived in Manhattan in the Upper West Side, right across from Lincoln Center. Here is the reality.

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1 to 1

MAY 1, 2024

These models are formed through personal experience, education, and culture, which means what one person perceives as complex might be perceived as very simple by another. Enterprises are often willing to navigate complexity for the sake of partnering with a vendor that has a proven track record. The challenge is how. And also, no.

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Enterprise Software B2B ROI 26

Brimstone Consulting

JUNE 25, 2021

I was introduced to former Brimstone partner, Bob Marcus by a mutual friend. I have over 30 years of career experience as an organizational development consultant. Q&A with Charles Pfeffer. Charles Pfeffer shares what he likes best about his role, the biggest mistake he’s made, and what inspires him. Describe your journey. .

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

As I start my consulting career, some of the questions that I keep coming back to are: How can I stand out amongst all of these high achieving and well educated individuals, especially in the beginning? What are the keys to longevity at my firm and the greater consulting world? Being a consultant involves meeting deadlines.

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