Management Consulted
JULY 2, 2013
'Strategy consulting vs. financial advisory consulting – both are consulting. Can they really be that different? We get at least 5 questions a month from readers about this either-or, and in honor of all of you we put together our 5 major differences between the 2 prominent types of consulting , and why – if you have a choice – we recommend strategy consulting as your top pick.
Tom Spencer
JANUARY 29, 2013
'Home. About. Book Shop. Archive. Definitions. Helpful Links. Quotes. Subscribe. MECE Framework. by Tom Spencer on January 30, 2013 · 0 comments · Image Source. in Business Frameworks. MECE stands for “mutually exclusive” and “collectively exhaustive” 1. Background. MECE stands for “mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive” and is one of the hallmarks of problem solving at McKinsey ( The McKinsey Way by Ethan M.
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The Clever Consultant
JUNE 24, 2013
'When you’re worried about where your next engagement is coming from, it’s already too late. You’re at the point of desperation and may be tempted to take on work that doesn’t align with your goals just to pay the bills. Not good for business. What should you have done? Better yet, what will you do next time, after you’ve ridden out this rough patch and are working on business development again?
Consultant Ninja
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
'"I know that there are millions of Americans who are content with their health care coverage — they like their plan and, most importantly, they value their relationship with their doctor. They trust you. And that means that no matter how we reform health care, we will keep this promise to the American people: If you like your doctor, you will be able to keep your doctor, period.
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The Nonprofit Consultant
NOVEMBER 29, 2013
'You''ve likely heard or read about Common Core by now. The latest in educational "fixes," promoted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the National Governors Association, and the Obama administration, the Common Core initiative was developed "to provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce." And it will fail to improve our failing schools, wasting time, resources, and money in the process.
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Melissa Agnes
JULY 4, 2013
'I recently came across the below infographic that highlights all the changes we’ve seen in PR and communications within the last couple years. I know you’ll enjoy this one! Take a look: PR: Then and Now. I originally viewed this infographic here. The post A Look at PR and Communications Changes in Recent Years (Infographic) appeared first on Agnes + Day.
The Crazy Lives of Consultants
OCTOBER 21, 2013
'The airline business is like nothing on earth, and airline people are some of the most common interactions we consultants have. I thought I would take a minute to note some of the crazy words that come out of their mouths. Note that I''m not talking about jargon - every field has special weird words for weird things. I''m talking about weird words for common things that didn''t need renaming.
MishTalk
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
'A few days ago I learned, via a French blog, that I was fined 8,000 euros for quoting a French blogger. I would have known earlier, but the letter notifying me of the fine was sent in French. In an earlier express letter packet, I could make out a few of the words, in particular noting a summons to appear before a tribunal in France. Needless to say, I did not go.
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 10, 2013
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Consulting and Organizational Management
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
'Library. Translate This. Home. A. A. A. Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development. Library Blogs Home. This Blogs Home. Guest Writer Submissions. Policies. To Subscribe to a Blog. About. Feedback. Foundations of Consulting — Part 6: Good Reasons to Hire Consultants and Poor Reasons to Hire Consultants By Carter McNamara on February 6, 2013.
Management Consulted
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
'So, after writing the perfect resume and cover letter, and preparing at least 6 Hero Stories, it’s time to face the music. Consulting firms rely heavily on case interviews to find the right candidate and, therefore, you should practice them – practice them well, start practicing them early (2-3 months prior to the interview), and then keep practicing them often.
Tom Spencer
JANUARY 3, 2013
'Home. About. Book Shop. Archive. Definitions. Helpful Links. Quotes. Subscribe. Under Promise and Over Deliver. by Tom Spencer on January 4, 2013 · 0 comments. in Business Strategy. Keep expectations low, and exceed them. If you enjoyed this post, get email updates (its free). Leave a Comment Now. Leave a Comment. Name *. E-mail *. Website. Previous post: The First 100 Days as a CEO.
The Clever Consultant
JUNE 19, 2013
'Here’s a problem we see all the time in business writing. How often must you read a memo or an article filled with long sentences, big, jargony words and, ultimately, no point? These missives are examples of writing that lack authority. We think people write this way because they actually feel they have to. If they use small words or short sentences, people fear they’ll come off as unintelligent or unprofessional.
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Consultant Ninja
OCTOBER 10, 2013
'"Give a man a fish, and he''ll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he''ll eat fish for life. Teach a man to sell, and he''ll eat steak.
Management Consulted
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
'Are you one of our hyper-focused high schoolers that’s considering a career in business? There are several reasons you might consider pursuing higher education in Canada. Some prospective students are attracted to the lower tuition prices and higher acceptance rates of top Canadian schools versus stateside schools. Others love the exceptional international flair found in cities like Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.
Management Consulted
JULY 22, 2013
'In our last post, we discussed 5 major differences between 2 prominent types of consulting. From the variety of work and access to C-level executives to the wide array of exit opportunities, strategy operations consulting far surpassed financial advisory consulting as our recommended career to pursue. Missed part one? Find it here: 5 reasons to choose strategy operations over financial advisory consulting.
Management Consulted
DECEMBER 11, 2013
'CAPGEMINI CONSULTING. Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of Capgemini Consulting. Founded in Paris, and containing the spliced DNA of other major firms it acquired along the way (Ernst & Young Consulting being the most notable), Capgemini Consulting is a global player in today’s consulting industry. KEY STATS FOR CAPGEMINI CONSULTING.
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Management Consulted
AUGUST 28, 2013
'Booz & Company Interview and Culture. So you have a Booz & Company interview coming up, and you want to be the best candidate they see? We agree! We want you to nail it. Where prestige, pay, exit opportunities and culture are concerned, Booz & Company ranks number 4 behind MBB. In reality, McKinsey, Bain, and Boston Consulting Group are tied for first, so Booz & Company is a close 2 nd place.
Management Consulted
AUGUST 21, 2013
'Earlier this year I had the distinct pleasure of working with Andy, a 16-year veteran with the Royal Air Force and a real-life fighter pilot. Andy had failed a case interview with one firm but had a confirmed chance with McKinsey London, and he didn’t want to walk away without the offer. With no formal business training, Andy had quite a way to go – but he started with comfort relating to people and was committed to building the skills it would take to nail the case interview.
Management Consulted
DECEMBER 8, 2013
'As consultants, we’ve worked with hundreds of clients across multiple industries. After years of analysis, compiling extensive data in Excel, and developing multiple-slide decks on the matter, we’ve come to several solid expert conclusions : 1. Life is better with a moustache. 2. People with moustaches are more likely to make history. Now, we might be joking a bit, but Moustache Movember is seriously one of our favorite months.
Management Consulted
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
'NERA ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Interviewing with NERA Economic Consulting? Well, NERA is no MBB. In fact, if you look at a list of top 20 consulting firms, NERA won’t be on it. That being said, NERA is still a major player in the consulting industry and here’s why: NERA Economic Consulting is the top econom ic consulting firm, period. Let’s just quickly discuss the difference between a top management consulting firm and an economic consulting firm.
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Tom Spencer
JANUARY 7, 2013
'Home. About. Book Shop. Archive. Definitions. Helpful Links. Quotes. Subscribe. People vs. Machines: Technology and the Future of Work. by Tom Spencer on January 7, 2013 · 4 comments · Image Source. in Economics. This guest post is by Daniel Gregory. Daniel graduated with first class honours in philosophy from Sydney University, worked as a lawyer for a short period at a leading global law firm, is currently a PhD student in philosophy, and writes a new blog entitled Up From T
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). This week’s post is on Lords of Strategy - written by Walter Kiechel III , a journalist for 30 years, serving as an editor of Fortune and editorial director of Harvard Business Publishing.
The Clever Consultant
JUNE 14, 2013
'One of my first editors, a smart and compassionate guy named Bruce, came to me and said, “What are you working on?” I was at a small daily newspaper at the time, and was new to the publishing business as well as the working world. You’ll recognize instantly the problem with my answer. “Uh, nothing,” I said. He arched an eyebrow at me.
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Tom Spencer
JUNE 15, 2013
'Home. About. Book Shop. Archive. Definitions. Helpful Links. Quotes. Subscribe. 9 Signs It’s Time to Hire an Outside Consultant. by Tom Spencer on June 16, 2013 · 1 comment · Image Source. in Management Consulting. It’s not the load that breaks you down; it’s the way you carry it. This guest post is from Naked Business Consulting , a firm based in Melbourne.
Management Consulted
DECEMBER 8, 2013
'If this is your first time joining us, we’ve spent the last 5 months traveling to top colleges across the planet – check out news from our latest gallivants to the U.K. , the Bay Area , and East Coast ( Harvard , Yale , Columbia , Georgetown , Duke and Georgia Tech ). *. The trip started off with a sparse few hours of sleep on a red-eye flight to Buffalo, NY.
Management Consulted
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
'We’re on a Tour Throwback trip…welcome to Part 4. If you missed our recaps of Georgia Tech , Duke , or Georgetown , read those first. If you are just joining us, we are holding our next 8-hour Consulting Bootcamp in San Francisco on September 21. Or, invite us to come present a 2-hour Bootcamp Lite (60 attendees minimum, lecture) or 8-hour Consulting Bootcamp (8-30 participants/day, interactive w/breakouts) – we would be honored to meet with you.
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