StrategyU

OCTOBER 31, 2024

“Consulting” is a broad term in today’s world. When people think about consulting, they often think about the most famous firms: McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. The most famous kinds of consulting The three biggest areas of consulting are strategy and operations, technology, and financial and transaction advisory.

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StrategyU

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The most valuable professionals and leaders aren’t just smart – they consistently demonstrate an ability to solve complex problems. This discovery completely reframed the problem and led to a more effective solution. Why is this solution better? Good problem solvers thrive in these sessions.

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StrategyU

MAY 29, 2024

I was taking part in the Basic Consulting Readiness training and talking to my new friend Josh. He detailed how he had decided in high school, after getting into Stanford, that he would work in strategy consulting. I downloaded the book in 2006 to prepare for my consulting interviews.

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StrategyU

OCTOBER 6, 2024

But I didn’t appreciate how rare that was until working at consulting firms where I found it incredibly hard to do that same level of work. From working with many different organizations as a consultant, I’ve started to notice that the companies that are able to build a culture of excellence all have a few things in common.

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StrategyU

AUGUST 19, 2024

But, after nearly a decade of working in consulting and teaching consulting skills, I’ve come to believe that problem-solving is the most important skill. But what is problem-solving? Why is problem-solving at the core of consulting? It’s a fair question.

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StrategyU

JULY 23, 2021

Having made this transition after working in the consulting industry was easier than it would have been if I had made the leap from industry but there was still a lot I had to figure out along the way. Consulting under your personal name is becoming a lot more normal in the age of social media and personal branding.

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StrategyU

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

You’ve set your sights on joining one of the world’s most prestigious consulting firms, where every move you make in the application process counts. It’s not just any test; it’s a game designed to challenge your thinking, and your problem-solving abilities, right from the start—every click you make counts on how you will be perceived.

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