Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

At its start, Oliver Wyman capitalized on the deregulation of the financial services industry. Mercer (with Oliver Wyman) developed the number of industries served and capabilities expertise, and after a period of exponential growth eventually chose to make Oliver Wyman the catch-all name for anything MMC but non-human resources focused.

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Oliver Wyman Interviews Mercer NERA Economic Consulting 201

Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2014

I then took another internship in finance with Merrill Lynch. I really liked aspects of the industry, such as research and analysis; however, the career path was of no interest to me. I really liked aspects of the industry, such as research and analysis; however, the career path was of no interest to me.

Consulting 204

Consulting Interviews Recruitment Recruiting 204

Harvard Business

JULY 17, 2017

When I ask students graduating from Harvard Business School what they’re doing next, I often get some version of “I’m going into finance but…” Then they quickly explain that finance is just a way station on the route to nobler goals. And it is truly fascinating.

Finance 72

Finance Insurance Insurance Financial 72

Harvard Business

MAY 12, 2017

For instance, people who entered adulthood during economic depressions tend to be attuned to economic and national security throughout their adult lives , and particularly cautious with their personal and professional finances. Based on these previous findings, we wondered: Would CEOs who began their careers during boom times be less ethical?

Ethics 72

Ethics Financial Report Journal 72

LSA Global

APRIL 21, 2025

Foundational business sales training should include a primer on business acumen : key business drivers, financial metrics, and industry-specific trends. Ethical Selling and Integrity Transparency , honesty, accountability , and trust are the currency of modern sales.

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Sales Balance Sheet B2B Training 62

Tom Spencer

MARCH 16, 2014

If you are thinking about producing a strategic plan, developing a new product, entering a new market, engaging in a new venture, or financing a project then it probably makes sense to understand the big picture issues that could affect your success. Industry regulation. How is the industry regulated? Industry specific factors.

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Analysis Intellectual Property Trends Ethics 114

Harvard Business

JUNE 9, 2017

Few issues are more foundational to driving improvements in human health than creating productive, progressive relationships between clinical medicine and the biopharmaceutical industry. During our careers, we have worked in industry, academia, clinical medicine, and government and have managed successful academia-industry collaborations.

Pharmaceuticals 128

Pharmaceuticals Policies Journal Research 128

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The grueling testimonies from CEO John Stumpf, coupled with insights from my industry-wide research into the culture and mindsets of bankers, suggest there is a blind spot among senior leaders at Wells Fargo, as well as deterrents to speaking up among the rank and file. ” Deterrents to speaking up.

Leadership 132

Leadership Banking Ethics Culture 132

The Consultants Peer Group

JUNE 14, 2023

Where’s the lead sentence of my March 28, 2023 Blog, Consulting Ethics Concern Once Again , “Lack of consulting ethics once again. I went on to describe some recent consulting ethics lapses and proposed fixes. Peter Westlund CMC® showed a path to avoid these ethical traps through professionalism.

Ethics 40

Ethics Consulting Finance Management 40

Management Consulted

JULY 2, 2017

We’ve reviewed locations, employee counts, industry focus, and reputation of multiple firms in and around the Boston area – and this article will help you make life-changing decisions. Considering Boston as potential choice among others, but are not entirely sure? Well, you’ve come to the right place.

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Oliver Wyman Mercer Consulting Deloitte 72

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Eminent industry leaders worry that the biggest risk tied to artificial intelligence is the militaristic downfall of humanity. The tech industry remains very male and fairly culturally homogeneous. CSA Images/Printstock Collection/Getty Images. Eliminating Biases in AI: The People.

Engineering 134

Engineering Talent Productivity Ethics 134

IMC USA

MAY 29, 2018

According to Conference Chair Henry DeVries, “This year’s conference marks IMC USA’s 50th Anniversary and a time in which consultants and their clients are experiencing disruption in their industries due to increased online competition, the faster pace of technology change and the digitization of business.

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Conference Consulting Management Methodologies 100

Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

For example, in industries like finance and accounting, AI-powered systems can process invoices, perform data entry tasks, and generate financial reports with minimal human intervention. Despite the exciting opportunities offered by AI, it is important that businesses approach AI implementation strategically and ethically.

Data 147

Data Operations Efficiency System 147

IMC USA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Tony’s keynote, c onsultants will gain immediately applicable skills to improve their relationships with prospects, customers and co-workers – essential for success in the fast-changing and highly competitive consulting industry.”. The IMC USA mission is to promote excellence and ethics in management consulting.

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Development Consulting Conference Methodologies 100

Harvard Business

MARCH 22, 2018

Over the last decade, industries, academics, and the public sector have turned their focus toward culture and ethics in response to the financial crisis as well as misconduct at a broad range of corporations. Though my experience is in the financial sector, these lessons apply to other industries as well. naqiewei/Getty Images.

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Culture Company Financial Banking 135

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 30, 2024

Though early pilots appear impressive, it will definitely take time to realize Gen AI’s full potential for the banking industry. These include managing data security, integrating legacy technology, navigating ethical issues, addressing skills gaps, and balancing benefits with regulatory risks.

Banking 88

Banking Ethics System Data 88

Harvard Business

MARCH 21, 2018

Do you have a strong work ethic?’” But the truth is, even with planning and preparation, there are some things we just can’t know in advance about whether we’ll thrive in a given job or industry or workplace. He tried tech, finance, and real estate — all to no avail.

Real Estate 135

Real Estate Case Interview Deloitte Leadership 135

Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2022

MBA candidates have the opportunity to acquire a multitude of skills that are applicable to a variety of industry and managerial positions. Appreciating the importance of ethics and reputation. The most common reasons people choose to pursue an MBA is for a career switch or as a steppingstone to a managerial role.

Ethics 88

Ethics Case Interview Case Studies Case Study 88

Tom Spencer

MARCH 17, 2023

This idea has been echoed by some of the most influential figures in the business and finance world, including Professor Michael Porter, Michael Lewis, and Warren Buffett. The actions of these players in the financial industry were driven by their desire to win at all costs, rather than a commitment to ethical behaviour.

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Ethics Financial Cash Flow Real Estate 78

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

In fact, this is already happening in many industries and governments. However, if we are ever to reap the full spectrum of societal and industrial benefits from artificial intelligence, we will first need to trust it. Ethical systems are built around rules, just like computer algorithms. This is not as difficult as it sounds.

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Ethics System Data Development 70

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Much like credit data, we could soon have a burgeoning cottage industry in what I call extrapolated uses of biometric data. While biometric data will typically reside on the smart phone or device itself, outside applications could easily tap the data for other uses allowed by the fine print of privacy polices and terms of use.

Data 119

Data Insurance Insurance Government 119

Management Consulted

JANUARY 20, 2014

However, after the ENRON scandal erupted, SOX restructured the consulting industry, and BearingPoint battled to find its own way in the world, the firm struggled with its independence from its Big 4 parent. Industries. In 2003, BearingPoint, Inc. Digital Marketing, Sales & Customer Services. Enterprise Applications. Air Transport.

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BearingPoint Interviews Oliver Wyman Capgemini 139

Harvard Business

JANUARY 12, 2018

.” Startups such as Wealthfront, Personal Capital, and Betterment launched robo-advisors as industry disruptors, and incumbents, such as Schwab’s (Intelligent Advisor), Vanguard (Personal Advisor Services), Morgan Stanley and BlackRock have joined the fray with their own hybrid machine/advisor solutions.

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Strategy& Strategy Strategy Consulting 75

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 10, 2017

industries, and a review of hundreds of academic studies on the psychology of human performance, shows that most leaders and organizations tend to focus on just one type of performance. Three finance professors once asked more than 400 executives what they would do if their quarterly earnings targets were at risk.

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Metrics Engineering Operations Sales 135

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 4, 2017

If you plan for the team to be self-financing after an initial period, how long do you have to make it work — a couple of months, or a couple of years? They understand the business context, industry, market, internal processes, customers, employees, and suppliers.

Company 72

Company Ethics Resources Data 72

CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 3, 2019

If you have the raw talent and work ethic but are simply inexperienced, that’s very different than if you are experienced (in terms of years worked), but just can’t seem to do a good job. I have taken on numerous jobs in industry where I frankly was in over my head. Do you have the right work ethic? Are you motivated?

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Case Interview McKinsey Ethics Industry 45

Harvard Business

JULY 26, 2018

Below is a sample of the research about what happens when algorithms are given control of tasks traditionally carried out by humans (all emphasis mine): In 2002 a team of economists studied the impact of automated underwriting algorithms in the mortgage lending industry.

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Research Policies Study Data 70

QEmploy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

hour) Ethical hacking ($66.33/hour) You can hire specific experts Trends in business change continuously, skill sets and industries are touched by innovations all the time, but freelancer consultants make it a point to stay up-to-date on what’s changing in the marketplace. hour) Blockchain architecture ($87.05/hour) hour) React.js

Company 11

Company Consulting Agile Talent 11

CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

I had gotten similar advice from others, specifically as it related to entering a career in the prestige-obsessed industry of finance and investment banking. Firstly, I want to start by acknowledging your point about getting a big brand name on my resume early. Practice at least 35 live cases before you get into the interview room.

Case Interview 40

Case Interview McKinsey Interviews Bain 40

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 17, 2019

And so I had a moment while listening to the recording of that interview that I realized the many industries it could participate in outside of finance, it also showed up in energy and even healthcare. Many companies are willing to spend a lot of money these days on labels such as Organic, Free Range, or Ethically sourced.

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Case Interview Retail Examples Sales 60

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 16, 2024

Artificial Intelligence has become a transformative force in the finance industry , revolutionizing how financial institutions operate, make decisions, and interact with customers. This article explores six (6) ways AI is being integrated into finance and the significant impact it is having on the industry.

Finance 78

Finance Financial Data Banking 78

Tom Spencer

APRIL 1, 2022

This article will examine some of the transitions that the pandemic has precipitated in the consulting industry , and prognosticate about what the future face of consulting will look like in a post pandemic world. Australian Ethical , Robeco , and Vanguard ). However, the changes don’t stop there. Shift 1: Strategic Partnerships.

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Industry Consulting Ethics Culture 88

Tom Spencer

MARCH 24, 2023

This is the third of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. For example, I worked with a small business that was struggling to compete with larger companies in their industry. One of the key areas in which we excel is emotional intelligence.

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Emotional Intelligence Ethics Consulting Case Interview 88

Harvard Business

APRIL 10, 2018

For example, firms with better-connected CEOs can obtain cheaper financing , and firms with well-connected board directors see better performance. Our study , published in the Journal of Corporate Finance, found that CEOs with strong connections to people of different demographic backgrounds and skill sets create higher firm value.

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Research Finance Study Analysis 133

Harvard Business

AUGUST 31, 2016

What is defined as a scandal and how severely scandals are punished (including the punishment of innocent parties) differs across countries and industries. Pay close attention to ethics and research a company before joining. The wake of a scandal may also be a good time to make a change of industry, function, or country.

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Company How To Industry Ethics 118

Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2016

Located on Broadway in Morningside Heights, it’s no surprise that Columbia is well known for its excellence in finance and relationships with movers and shakers on Wall Street. Since 1881, Wharton has built itself a reputation as an innovative graduate management program with a specialty in finance. Median signing bonus: $25,000.

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Consulting Management Deloitte Bain 100

Management Consulted

JULY 19, 2015

So I’m kind of looking at Bain, but I’m looking to decide between what office I would prefer to work in, and so knowing more about the office culture, and what it’s like, and what industries you all work with would give me a better understanding of where I would like to work this summer, and potentially full-time as well.

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Interviews Case Interview Bain Finance 100