StrategyU

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

When interviewing for my first job in consulting, I spent a lot of my time practicing applying business frameworks to hypothetical case interview questions. Though I’m not convinced that the case interview is the best method , I do know that simply regurgitating frameworks is not enough to get a job in consulting.

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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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Upmetrics

JUNE 24, 2024

Are you facing issues in selecting the right business plan consultant? By following key tips, such as evaluating experience and ensuring compatibility, you can choose the right consultant to shape your business for success. Read More

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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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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Jump to section What’s management consulting? What does a management consultant do? Pros and cons of management consulting How to become a management consultant Make the leap into management consulting

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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. Why is problem-solving at the core of consulting? In consulting, you are solving problems that don’t have a clear solution, yet. It’s a fair question.

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SME Strategy

MARCH 10, 2023

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. What does a business strategy consultant do?

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Rachel B. Garrett

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

So–one very viable and popular temporary solution my clients choose is to take on project or consulting work while they are pursuing the right next role. One of my recent clients consulted for nearly a year before committing to a full time role. They say yes only when the opportunity aligns with their terms.

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StrategyU

MARCH 31, 2022

The Experience Curve is one of the most famous frameworks in consulting. It was developed in the 1960s by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the biggest consulting companies in the world at the time. The post Exploring Consulting Frameworks: The Experience Curve appeared first on StrategyU.

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StrategyU

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But if you told a consultant about the problem, they would likely ask you a bunch of questions before saying that. It’s the same in the consulting business. Most clients approach consultants with a problem, or more accurately, what they think is a problem. It’s up to the consultant to find the real issue and solve it.

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Forbes Careers

MAY 17, 2023

Freelance management consulting is getting back on a growth track according to consulting platform CEOs.

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Forbes Careers

MARCH 13, 2023

In a field of titans, ghSMART has quietly become one of the most diverse, selective, well-paying and highest-scoring consultancies for job satisfaction.

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Forbes Careers

JUNE 16, 2023

Nancy Wang Yuen is a fascinating sociologist, cultural critic, and DEI expert and consultant. She is the author of 'Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism'

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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. While the first two are riding the wave of the digital economy, the latter is a sector that’s always had lots of consultants involved in its work, something I expect to continue. #2

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LivePlan

APRIL 2, 2023

The accounting and consulting industries are changing rapidly, and your clients are turning to you for advice on their business growth challenges and opportunities. That’s what advisory consulting is all about: your firm needs to be able to offer Strategic Advising services confidently and profitably. What is Strategic Advising?

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LivePlan

MARCH 29, 2023

Small business advisors who embrace the latest consulting tools can set themselves apart from competitors.

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Forbes Careers

AUGUST 10, 2022

Forbes has partnered with market research company Statista to launch our inaugural ranking of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms.

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StrategyU

AUGUST 22, 2023

To demonstrate this, I asked Bard , googles AI chat tool, the following question: “What are three ways someone might use a tool like Bard that would help them work like a strategy consultant?” This information can then be analyzed to identify trends, patterns, and insights that would be helpful to a strategy consultant.

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StrategyU

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In 2012, I was first exposed to the world of freelance strategy consultants while working for a-connect. For example, early in my career, I would tell people “I am trying to break into consulting.” Test out “I’m making the leap to become a freelance consultant.” If it doesn’t feel right, you may want to re-think your move.

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International Coach Academy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

I work in a large consultancy that has its own coaching program, and my goal is to join that as an ICA graduate and make up my hours for ICF accreditation. I’ll be coaching high-achieving consultants. Indeed, I need a coaching model that follows much of the process that colleagues use with their own consultancy clients.

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StrategyU

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In consulting, I was taught to start with the answer. I created Think Like a Strategy Consultant as an online course to make the tools of strategy consultants accessible to driven professionals, executives, and consultants. You can’t just tell them the answer briefly. Or can you?!! Tell people why it matters.

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StrategyU

JANUARY 27, 2021

The alumni of top consulting firms are part of all types of organizations around the world. Consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG can claim world leaders, public company CEOs, heads of non-profits, entrepreneurs and even musicians. Boston Consulting Group. Most Famous & Infamous Alumni. McKinsey & Company.

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Master Coach University

JULY 12, 2024

Offering ‘free sessions that sell login‘ is one of the most effective ways to attract new clients and fill your pipeline as a coach or consultant.

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SchellingPoint

APRIL 30, 2018

The post Essential Management Consulting Methods for Non-Consultants appeared first on SchellingPoint Website. 8 Followers ). E-mail : *.

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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

APRIL 19, 2022

What’s the difference between an “associate consultant,” “business analyst,” or “associate”? In terms of responsibilities and time in role, the roles at the top three consulting firms (McKinsey, Bain, and BCG) are very similar. When Do Most Consultants Leave Consulting?

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StrategyU

JUNE 28, 2022

In 1976 the founder of Boston Consulting Group, Bruce Henderson published a strategy memo with a bold claim : “ a stable competitive market never has more than three significant competitors, the largest of which has no more than four times the market share of the smallest.”. If even approximately true, the implications are important.

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International Coach Academy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Consulting Partners specializing in administering leadership assessments with leaders of color. Leadership Consultation and Technical Assistance: Executive coaching helps clients better understand themselves and identify strategies for addressing leadership issues related to unexpectedness.

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SchellingPoint

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The post Why Fewer Consultants are Using Problem-Solving appeared first on SchellingPoint Website.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 13, 2022

What is the secret to ongoing success in every role whether you’re in leadership, accounting, consulting, investment banking, law, or any other type of professional service? It’s not just knowledge, experience, and unique services that set people apart.

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SchellingPoint

APRIL 30, 2018

The post Essential Management Consulting Methods for Non-Consultants appeared first on SchellingPoint Website.

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crowdspring

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Admit it – you’ve thought about starting your own consulting business. Life as a consultant has a lot going for it. If you’re like many would-be consultants, you’re just not sure how to get started. People often ask: How do I get clients for my consulting business? Choose your niche.

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The Creative Life

JUNE 10, 2024

Introducing our guest writer Polly Benton is a consultant who helps creative businesses with their strategy, finances and operations. She has also worked in television, film, theatre and literary rights management. So as well as being a whizz with systems, Polly really gets the creative mindset.

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International Coach Academy

OCTOBER 15, 2024

I was introduced to the two founders of T4M by a mutual acquaintance thinking that I might be empaneled by T4M as a consultant, mentor, or coach. Indicative of the hybrid model of consulting/coaching Facilitates Client Growth Partners with the client to transform learning and insight into action.

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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. Chapter 1: Frederick Taylor: “The System Must Be First”.

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SchellingPoint

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The post Why Fewer Consultants are Using Problem-Solving appeared first on SchellingPoint Website.

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SchellingPoint

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The post Why Fewer Consultants are Using Problem-Solving appeared first on SchellingPoint Website.

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