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StrategyU
JULY 5, 2020
The history of strategy consulting starts with Frederick Taylor and the Scientific Management movement but took many twists and turns as it evolved into its current state, an industry looking inward and pondering where it fits in the new technology-powered business world. one that would focus on business strategy.
StrategyU
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
By applying this principle, I’m sure you will be better equipped to simplify complex problems, make more informed decisions, and communicate ideas more effectively. And that’s true whether you’re in marketing, product management, finance, or any other business function, or don’t work in business at all (MECE!).
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StrategyU
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
I started StrategyU with the intention of teaching knowledge workers the tools, frameworks, mindsets, and approaches that I learned in strategy consulting. When I started this, I thought that my audience would be people in big companies stuck inside strategy, finance, or analytics groups that didn’t have access to training.
StrategyU
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
For example, let’s say you are assessing a business. You might create a simple framework looking at things from a high-level: strategy, finance, operations, and talent. Do you have a toolkit for business problem solving? Another way of applying structure is through frameworks.
StrategyU
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
In 2012, I was first exposed to the world of freelance strategy consultants while working for a-connect. One exercise I have all people go through who are thinking about taking the leap is the fear setting exercise , which forces you to write down some of your worst fears in relation to finances and other fears of failure.
StrategyU
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The most valuable professionals and leaders aren’t just smart – they consistently demonstrate an ability to solve complex problems. Analytical mindsets allow problem solvers to navigate through complexity and arrive at data-driven solutions as efficiently as possible. We can’t really shape things without imagination.
StrategyU
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The most famous kinds of consulting The three biggest areas of consulting are strategy and operations, technology, and financial and transaction advisory. Here’s some examples of the “big three” industries: #1 Strategy and Operations Consulting At the top of the consulting world are firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.
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