(Links below) A brief snippet regarding my upcoming book: "From A Firehose: Deriving Value from the Fast, Fierce, and Flourishing World of Strategy & Management Consulting"
Here are the social media links that the last frame in the video alludes to:
https://linkedin.com/in/hmalia
https://twitter.com/fromafirehose
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https://www.xing.com/profile/Hamir_Malia
I will be adding many more videos, PDFs and other introductory material in the next few weeks. I hope you find this to be a truly valuable resource for all things related to Strategy and Management Consulting.
Good Life Insurance Company has experienced declining sales and agent departures due to poor investment performance following the financial crisis. This has led some major clients to withdraw funds. Deloitte has been hired to help Good Life develop new products to revitalize sales. Some key human capital issues include retaining top agents, aligning compensation with new products, and ensuring employees have the skills to sell the new offerings successfully. Deloitte will need to analyze Good Life's human capital strategy and make recommendations to address these issues as part of developing the new products.
A new management model for a consulting firmcradenborg
This thesis is the result of my graduation as Master in IT Management and describes the development of an innovative management model for consulting services. This management model is influenced by Gary Hamel\'s "The future of Management" and Maister\'s "Managing a Professional Service Firm"
The document introduces the Business Model Mixer for Consulting, which is a tool to help consultants develop new business models. The Mixer identifies key variables that can be changed to create new models, and categorizes trends in those variables as basic, medium, or radical renewal from traditional models. It then provides examples of cases and trends in areas like value proposition, profit formula, resources, and processes. The ultimate goal is to provide consultants with frameworks to strategize new approaches that better meet changing market needs.
The document discusses "Wahid theory", a new method for successful financial consulting. It explains that to be a successful financial consultant, one must have strong diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and a strong sense of purpose in the financial world. A financial consultant helps clients with various personal financial issues through planning, including areas like cash flow management, education/retirement planning, investments, risk management, taxes, estate planning, and business consulting. Financial consulting is a lucrative field with opportunities globally and demand for consultants to help companies comply with accounting standards.
Smart Hiring" is another books in the series of "Smart Business" where you are exposed to unique techniques of the smart hiring process. This book teaches you to see different angles of hiring alongside the current standards in business and it charges you to improve this process in such a way that enables you to reach the ultimate goal of selecting and hiring the right person.
This document provides guidance on scaling a business from the first orbit to the second orbit. It discusses visualizing the desired future state of the business, identifying the key constraint holding back growth, and positioning the business for growth. It emphasizes focusing sales efforts on understanding the buyer, engaging at the executive level, and establishing trust and value for the customer. Meeting with CEOs requires leaving them with compelling ideas and building the relationship. The overall message is that different strategies are needed to scale from a small survival-focused business to a larger growth-focused organization.
Good Life Insurance Company has experienced declining sales and agent departures due to poor investment performance following the financial crisis. This has led some major clients to withdraw funds. Deloitte has been hired to help Good Life develop new products to revitalize sales. Some key human capital issues include retaining top agents, aligning compensation with new products, and ensuring employees have the skills to sell the new offerings successfully. Deloitte will need to analyze Good Life's human capital strategy and make recommendations to address these issues as part of developing the new products.
A new management model for a consulting firmcradenborg
This thesis is the result of my graduation as Master in IT Management and describes the development of an innovative management model for consulting services. This management model is influenced by Gary Hamel\'s "The future of Management" and Maister\'s "Managing a Professional Service Firm"
The document introduces the Business Model Mixer for Consulting, which is a tool to help consultants develop new business models. The Mixer identifies key variables that can be changed to create new models, and categorizes trends in those variables as basic, medium, or radical renewal from traditional models. It then provides examples of cases and trends in areas like value proposition, profit formula, resources, and processes. The ultimate goal is to provide consultants with frameworks to strategize new approaches that better meet changing market needs.
The document discusses "Wahid theory", a new method for successful financial consulting. It explains that to be a successful financial consultant, one must have strong diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and a strong sense of purpose in the financial world. A financial consultant helps clients with various personal financial issues through planning, including areas like cash flow management, education/retirement planning, investments, risk management, taxes, estate planning, and business consulting. Financial consulting is a lucrative field with opportunities globally and demand for consultants to help companies comply with accounting standards.
Smart Hiring" is another books in the series of "Smart Business" where you are exposed to unique techniques of the smart hiring process. This book teaches you to see different angles of hiring alongside the current standards in business and it charges you to improve this process in such a way that enables you to reach the ultimate goal of selecting and hiring the right person.
This document provides guidance on scaling a business from the first orbit to the second orbit. It discusses visualizing the desired future state of the business, identifying the key constraint holding back growth, and positioning the business for growth. It emphasizes focusing sales efforts on understanding the buyer, engaging at the executive level, and establishing trust and value for the customer. Meeting with CEOs requires leaving them with compelling ideas and building the relationship. The overall message is that different strategies are needed to scale from a small survival-focused business to a larger growth-focused organization.
The course “Consultant Behaviour” was offered to Master’s students following the Master in Management from ESCP Business School as part of the specialization “Consulting dynamics and practices”. It aims at providing, through a transversal approach, a deep knowledge of the Consulting practice and the different aspects of the consulting work.
The introduction session focuses on the definition of the consultant profession. It gathers information on the different types of consulting, its actors, and some trending topics surrounding consulting.
The document is the summer 2012 issue of Launch! Magazine from Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management. It features profiles of entrepreneurs who are students or alumni of the school. The issue includes profiles of entrepreneurs Michael Cheshire of Jungo Toys, Vikas Khanna of Zoovee Ventures, Bryan Elliott of Linked Orange County, and Cesar Rosas of Primavera Capital. It also profiles the consulting start-up ModalMinds and its founders. The magazine discusses what angel investors look for in deciding whether to finance a business and offers tips for entrepreneurs pitching their businesses to potential investors.
1) The document discusses the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset for career success, even for those not starting their own business. It emphasizes qualities like never giving up, building networks, securing funding, and accepting imperfect initial solutions.
2) Key lessons from cases and the author's experience include persevering through challenges, seeking help from others, demonstrating projects' value to obtain approval and funding, and improving over time with revenue.
3) Successful leadership requires qualities like healthy debate, prioritizing interests beyond one's own, learning from mistakes, and stepping aside if not performing well. Regular review and willingness to change course are also discussed.
Top Pillars | Pitching Skills by Essam Nazzal Top Pillars
https://toppillars.com
What you will learn
you will learn how to develop a better presentation skill-set, focusing on body language, delivery, confidence and communication skills. we will help you improve your public speaking and pitching skills. The training includes effective presentation techniques to allow you to present professionally and with confidence.
Throughout the training, we will giving you lots of useful ideas, tips, and techniques along the way to keep enhancing and improving on your delivery.
Staffing Professionals Tell All: Words of Wisdom from the Recruiting Front LinesLinkedIn Talent Solutions
Recruiting is evolving and so must we. Stay ahead by soaking in career advice from top staffing recruiters and firm leaders. Learn more: http://linkd.in/1IAWTqy
The document summarizes Stephen Rocco's presentation on teaching entrepreneurship and building a successful business plan. Some key points:
- Rocco has experience as an entrepreneur and business teacher and runs an entrepreneurship academy at Smithfield High School.
- The academy has about 75 students and support from the school and community. It focuses on developing business plans and connecting students to local businesses.
- Rocco outlined the agenda and curriculum for the course, which includes introducing concepts like entrepreneurship, recognizing opportunities, feasibility analysis, and building business plans over two quarters.
This module aims to explore your creative business, and adapting it from an idea into an opportunity. It will also examine the role of marketing research and thoroughly assess key sections of the actual business plan.
The course “Consultant Behaviour” was offered to Master’s students following the Master in Management from ESCP Business School as part of the specialization “Consulting dynamics and practices”. It aims at providing, through a transversal approach, a deep knowledge of the Consulting practice and the different aspects of the consulting work.
The introduction session focuses on the definition of the consultant profession. It gathers information on the different types of consulting, its actors, and some trending topics surrounding consulting.
In this presentation I have explained about how the students can overcome the job search struggles and what are the things the students need to improve to get a good job and career and also how to fulfill the industries expectations.
Module 2 creative business models & emerging trends (final)caniceconsulting
At the end of this module you will be able to assess your own creative business model and understand how you can make it work for you. This module will explore several emerging business models which relate excellently to self employment in the creative sector.
The document summarizes a seminar presented by Mandarin Consulting on job opportunities for Chinese students and graduates in the UK. It discusses graduate schemes and internships at international companies, providing examples. It also offers practical advice on the recruitment process, common questions asked, and how to match one's skills to employer requirements. Finally, it describes Mandarin Consulting's services in helping Chinese candidates successfully apply for opportunities through individual coaching.
On Wednesday the 21st of January the ADB DutchCham Singapore organized an event together with the LatinAmcham, Czech Chamber of Commerce, German Association and British Association where I got to share my knowledge on getting started and building your own business, in this case specifically a startup.
I have credited sources and put in applicable websites. My verbal presentation can be found on The Startup Buddy YouTube channel.
Boyden was founded in 1946 by Sidney Boyden and pioneered a professional approach to executive search. The documents summarize Boyden's global presence and services, highlighting that while most resources are available to all companies, leadership quality determines success or failure. Boyden prides itself on building long-term partnerships and providing dedicated, highest quality service through local knowledge and practical experience to identify the right candidates for clients.
Employer Branding by Rachele Focardi, Universum AsiaHRBoss
This document discusses employer branding and responsibilities. It begins with an introduction to Universum, a company that helps other companies strengthen their employer brands. It then discusses the Asian talent landscape, noting the large millennial population and their preferences. Next, it defines employer branding and explains why it is important for attracting and retaining talent. Employer branding is shown to be most effective when approached strategically and aligned with business goals. The document discusses which companies are doing employer branding best according to surveys, such as Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and ExxonMobil. It concludes by questioning whether employer branding is solely HR's responsibility.
Business Plan Writing for Young EntrepreneursParticleX
The document discusses how to successfully start a business as a young person. It provides two case studies of young entrepreneurs in Hong Kong who started their own companies. The first case is about Eva and Andrew, who started a business called Bey Tin Hong Kong designing and producing souvenirs using umbrellas. They received a HK$90,000 loan to help launch their business. The second case is about Felix and Alex, who received an HK$80,000 loan to start an environmental consulting and waste recycling business called Heng Lui. Both cases show how the young entrepreneurs identified market opportunities and used loans to help launch their businesses.
This module, Creative Me, explores the concepts of what is an actual enterprise, entrepreneurial skills and behaviours, the importance of problem- solving skills and the concept of resilience.
Innovative Ideas for Employer Branding - HR TwopointZero LtdSusanna Rantanen
The document discusses how to build and market an employer brand. It emphasizes that an employer image is shaped by both the internal workplace reality and external signals sent to candidates. To build a good internal reality, the document recommends selecting passionate people managers, integrating company values, and ensuring good communication. It then provides tips for marketing this externally, such as sharing workplace stories on social media and websites, participating in awards, and leveraging PR opportunities. The overall message is that an accurate employer brand starts from improving the actual workplace experience.
The document outlines Anand Deshpande's vision for addressing India's need for 15 million new jobs per year by helping job seekers become job creators through his nonprofit deAsra Foundation. Key points include:
- deAsra Foundation aims to eliminate barriers for entrepreneurs and provide everything needed to start and run a business in one place, focusing on urban services.
- Based on learnings, the foundation shifted to offering specific help services for entrepreneurs rather than a "business in a box" model. It now offers over 80 services for issues like getting loans, compliance, and finding customers.
- Over 33,000 businesses have benefited from deAsra services so far. The goal is to help 5000
This document provides an overview of the course "Consulting: How To Build, Market, & Manage Your Practice". The course will cover different outsourcing models, applying a decision process to contracts, creating a value proposition, developing a business strategy, articulating return on investment, and utilizing common consulting tools and contracts. Students will learn key consulting concepts and have opportunities to apply their learning through case studies and creating real or mock consulting products and services. The goal is for students to gain practical skills in consulting that they can transfer and apply in their own work.
The document discusses best practices for early-stage companies in establishing advisory boards and advisors. It provides guidance on objectives for advisors, identifying advisor needs, recruiting advisors, structuring advisory relationships, compensation, and documentation. Key points covered include defining company needs and challenges, finding advisors that are a good fit for culture and issues, and getting the most value from advisors through clear expectations and regular communication.
The course “Consultant Behaviour” was offered to Master’s students following the Master in Management from ESCP Business School as part of the specialization “Consulting dynamics and practices”. It aims at providing, through a transversal approach, a deep knowledge of the Consulting practice and the different aspects of the consulting work.
The introduction session focuses on the definition of the consultant profession. It gathers information on the different types of consulting, its actors, and some trending topics surrounding consulting.
The document is the summer 2012 issue of Launch! Magazine from Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management. It features profiles of entrepreneurs who are students or alumni of the school. The issue includes profiles of entrepreneurs Michael Cheshire of Jungo Toys, Vikas Khanna of Zoovee Ventures, Bryan Elliott of Linked Orange County, and Cesar Rosas of Primavera Capital. It also profiles the consulting start-up ModalMinds and its founders. The magazine discusses what angel investors look for in deciding whether to finance a business and offers tips for entrepreneurs pitching their businesses to potential investors.
1) The document discusses the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset for career success, even for those not starting their own business. It emphasizes qualities like never giving up, building networks, securing funding, and accepting imperfect initial solutions.
2) Key lessons from cases and the author's experience include persevering through challenges, seeking help from others, demonstrating projects' value to obtain approval and funding, and improving over time with revenue.
3) Successful leadership requires qualities like healthy debate, prioritizing interests beyond one's own, learning from mistakes, and stepping aside if not performing well. Regular review and willingness to change course are also discussed.
Top Pillars | Pitching Skills by Essam Nazzal Top Pillars
https://toppillars.com
What you will learn
you will learn how to develop a better presentation skill-set, focusing on body language, delivery, confidence and communication skills. we will help you improve your public speaking and pitching skills. The training includes effective presentation techniques to allow you to present professionally and with confidence.
Throughout the training, we will giving you lots of useful ideas, tips, and techniques along the way to keep enhancing and improving on your delivery.
Staffing Professionals Tell All: Words of Wisdom from the Recruiting Front LinesLinkedIn Talent Solutions
Recruiting is evolving and so must we. Stay ahead by soaking in career advice from top staffing recruiters and firm leaders. Learn more: http://linkd.in/1IAWTqy
The document summarizes Stephen Rocco's presentation on teaching entrepreneurship and building a successful business plan. Some key points:
- Rocco has experience as an entrepreneur and business teacher and runs an entrepreneurship academy at Smithfield High School.
- The academy has about 75 students and support from the school and community. It focuses on developing business plans and connecting students to local businesses.
- Rocco outlined the agenda and curriculum for the course, which includes introducing concepts like entrepreneurship, recognizing opportunities, feasibility analysis, and building business plans over two quarters.
This module aims to explore your creative business, and adapting it from an idea into an opportunity. It will also examine the role of marketing research and thoroughly assess key sections of the actual business plan.
The course “Consultant Behaviour” was offered to Master’s students following the Master in Management from ESCP Business School as part of the specialization “Consulting dynamics and practices”. It aims at providing, through a transversal approach, a deep knowledge of the Consulting practice and the different aspects of the consulting work.
The introduction session focuses on the definition of the consultant profession. It gathers information on the different types of consulting, its actors, and some trending topics surrounding consulting.
In this presentation I have explained about how the students can overcome the job search struggles and what are the things the students need to improve to get a good job and career and also how to fulfill the industries expectations.
Module 2 creative business models & emerging trends (final)caniceconsulting
At the end of this module you will be able to assess your own creative business model and understand how you can make it work for you. This module will explore several emerging business models which relate excellently to self employment in the creative sector.
The document summarizes a seminar presented by Mandarin Consulting on job opportunities for Chinese students and graduates in the UK. It discusses graduate schemes and internships at international companies, providing examples. It also offers practical advice on the recruitment process, common questions asked, and how to match one's skills to employer requirements. Finally, it describes Mandarin Consulting's services in helping Chinese candidates successfully apply for opportunities through individual coaching.
On Wednesday the 21st of January the ADB DutchCham Singapore organized an event together with the LatinAmcham, Czech Chamber of Commerce, German Association and British Association where I got to share my knowledge on getting started and building your own business, in this case specifically a startup.
I have credited sources and put in applicable websites. My verbal presentation can be found on The Startup Buddy YouTube channel.
Boyden was founded in 1946 by Sidney Boyden and pioneered a professional approach to executive search. The documents summarize Boyden's global presence and services, highlighting that while most resources are available to all companies, leadership quality determines success or failure. Boyden prides itself on building long-term partnerships and providing dedicated, highest quality service through local knowledge and practical experience to identify the right candidates for clients.
Employer Branding by Rachele Focardi, Universum AsiaHRBoss
This document discusses employer branding and responsibilities. It begins with an introduction to Universum, a company that helps other companies strengthen their employer brands. It then discusses the Asian talent landscape, noting the large millennial population and their preferences. Next, it defines employer branding and explains why it is important for attracting and retaining talent. Employer branding is shown to be most effective when approached strategically and aligned with business goals. The document discusses which companies are doing employer branding best according to surveys, such as Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and ExxonMobil. It concludes by questioning whether employer branding is solely HR's responsibility.
Business Plan Writing for Young EntrepreneursParticleX
The document discusses how to successfully start a business as a young person. It provides two case studies of young entrepreneurs in Hong Kong who started their own companies. The first case is about Eva and Andrew, who started a business called Bey Tin Hong Kong designing and producing souvenirs using umbrellas. They received a HK$90,000 loan to help launch their business. The second case is about Felix and Alex, who received an HK$80,000 loan to start an environmental consulting and waste recycling business called Heng Lui. Both cases show how the young entrepreneurs identified market opportunities and used loans to help launch their businesses.
This module, Creative Me, explores the concepts of what is an actual enterprise, entrepreneurial skills and behaviours, the importance of problem- solving skills and the concept of resilience.
Innovative Ideas for Employer Branding - HR TwopointZero LtdSusanna Rantanen
The document discusses how to build and market an employer brand. It emphasizes that an employer image is shaped by both the internal workplace reality and external signals sent to candidates. To build a good internal reality, the document recommends selecting passionate people managers, integrating company values, and ensuring good communication. It then provides tips for marketing this externally, such as sharing workplace stories on social media and websites, participating in awards, and leveraging PR opportunities. The overall message is that an accurate employer brand starts from improving the actual workplace experience.
The document outlines Anand Deshpande's vision for addressing India's need for 15 million new jobs per year by helping job seekers become job creators through his nonprofit deAsra Foundation. Key points include:
- deAsra Foundation aims to eliminate barriers for entrepreneurs and provide everything needed to start and run a business in one place, focusing on urban services.
- Based on learnings, the foundation shifted to offering specific help services for entrepreneurs rather than a "business in a box" model. It now offers over 80 services for issues like getting loans, compliance, and finding customers.
- Over 33,000 businesses have benefited from deAsra services so far. The goal is to help 5000
This document provides an overview of the course "Consulting: How To Build, Market, & Manage Your Practice". The course will cover different outsourcing models, applying a decision process to contracts, creating a value proposition, developing a business strategy, articulating return on investment, and utilizing common consulting tools and contracts. Students will learn key consulting concepts and have opportunities to apply their learning through case studies and creating real or mock consulting products and services. The goal is for students to gain practical skills in consulting that they can transfer and apply in their own work.
The document discusses best practices for early-stage companies in establishing advisory boards and advisors. It provides guidance on objectives for advisors, identifying advisor needs, recruiting advisors, structuring advisory relationships, compensation, and documentation. Key points covered include defining company needs and challenges, finding advisors that are a good fit for culture and issues, and getting the most value from advisors through clear expectations and regular communication.
Management consulting involves helping organizations improve performance through analyzing problems and developing improvement plans. The history of management consulting began in the late 19th century and major firms were established through the 20th century. Indian consulting grew alongside industrial development post-independence and now provides specialized expertise. Sarva Consulting aims to be a top Indian firm through a proactive approach, dedicated research, and synergistic client relationships.
This document provides guidance on effectively using consultants. It defines consulting and consultants, and discusses when companies need versus don't need consultants. It also outlines what makes a good consultant and how to work with consultants during a project. The document discusses top causes of project failure with consultants and keys to success. It concludes by considering if a company is ready to hire a consultant.
Traditionally, CAs have worked in assurance, taxation, and financial analysis roles. However, in the past decade, many new CAs have opted for jobs in industry over traditional practice. The CA curriculum has also adapted to provide broader skills. This has opened opportunities for CAs in management consulting. While consulting firms have gradually become more open to CAs, there remains a lack of understanding about consulting in the CA community due to misconceptions. The document then provides an overview of the consulting industry structure and typical consultant responsibilities and day-to-day work. It argues that consulting is a rewarding career path for CAs to consider due to the variety, learning, networking, and meaningful work it provides. CAs can enter
1) The document discusses how advertising agencies can learn from management consulting firms by focusing more on corporate strategy rather than just communications. It provides examples of how consultants engage with clients on a higher level by framing problems properly and using fact-based analytical approaches.
2) It outlines nine "tricks of the trade" used by consultants like conducting audits to build trust with clients, collaborating with clients in strategic development, and structuring engagements to create future opportunities.
3) It also discusses how McKinsey built a strong brand through its culture of client focus, challenging employees, and respect for analytical rigor, as well as through relationship management.
Ilya Movshovich approved - A guide to consulting-businessIlya Movshovich
The document provides guidance on starting and running a successful consulting business. It discusses special considerations for launching a consulting business, including preliminary questions one should ask themselves, and whether they have the competence, character and willingness to take on the responsibilities of business ownership. The document also outlines keys to success like planning, structuring, marketing, financing, and continuous growth and learning. Overall, the document serves as a guide for consultants to thoughtfully start, operate and expand a sustainable consulting practice.
Details of the training courses run by The Burns Unit tlc. We run both face to face courses or via 90 min Zoom sessions for the advertising and marketing community
The resume is one of the important documents you need to prepare for your consulting career. Recruiters use this to determine if you are the right candidate for the vacant position. They check your education, experience, skills and accomplishments to know if you acquire the qualities necessary for the vacant job.
Read this presentation to learn some tips on how to write a resume section by section. For additional and more specific guidelines, download our free consulting guide to landing a job in this industry. To know more about its content, visit this page: http://www.consultingfact.com/guides/land_a_consulting_job/
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This issue covers articles on HR consulting (by our SIMSREE student Mr. Avdhoot Patane), IT consulting, book review of 'The Mckinsey Mind', industry related recent news and quiz.
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Human Resource Consulting – Profession and Practice Vishnupriya M.G.
The book has been designed to serve as an essential insight necessary to understand Human Resource Consulting that especially meets the requirements of T6 MBA students of KTU specializing in Human Resource Management
Setting up and managing professional services 6 2017Arpin Consulting
This document provides an overview of setting up and managing a technical professional services organization. It discusses leadership, staffing, recruiting, onboarding, retention, operations including processes and methodologies, sales, proposals, project management, metrics, costing and pricing, and business development. The goal is to help new professional services organizations or heads of professional services to structure and improve their group.
This document provides information on breaking into the management consulting industry. It discusses that management consulting requires flexibility and a strong work ethic as consultants have varying schedules and priorities. Common skills needed include analytical and problem solving abilities, as well as strong writing, presentation, and client engagement skills. Most consulting firms hire fresh graduates and have them work as analysts or associates completing initial casework and projects while being evaluated during their first 90 days. Consultants continue to develop by seeking feedback, ongoing learning, and taking on more challenging roles over time. The document also profiles three consultants and their backgrounds.
A few LinkedIn improvement tips have been suggested with a view to enhance the social media presence of LinkedIn users. Aspects suggested are Professional photo, Professional element of headline, Summary and Skills and expertise. Hope you leverage these inputs
The document provides guidance for coaches of the Amazing Business Train (ABT), a method developed by Häme University of Applied Sciences for developing entrepreneurial skills. The ABT is a 40-hour train trip from Hämeenlinna to Oulu where students work to develop their business ideas. The manual covers topics like developing an idea into a business model using tools like the Business Model Canvas, conducting market research and competitor analysis, creating value propositions, pitching ideas, and giving and receiving feedback. The overall goal is for students to strengthen entrepreneurial qualities like self-confidence by working hands-on to design, test, and commercialize their business concepts during the train journey.
The 10 most promising business consulting companies 2018Merry D'souza
SmartHead Consulting is one of India's leading business consulting firms, delivering strategies to make complex problems simple. The firm uses a proprietary "Saral Samadhan" methodology involving diagnosis, engagement, and delivery to provide easy solutions. SmartHead's experienced consultants have executive backgrounds and focus on collaboration to build trust with clients. Notable practices include strategy, operations, financial services, people management, and business intelligence. In a short time, SmartHead has grown successfully by applying best practices tailored to clients' unique needs.
The 10 Most Promising Business Consulting Companies” issue aspires to assist organizations to find the right consulting partner who has the resources and skills to deliver smart business solutions with scalability and inventiveness.
What exactly does a consultant at McKinsey do?Asen Gyczew
If you want to join consulting, find a work in McKinsey, BCG, Bain or other top consulting firms then you most likely wonder what consultants do in practice. In this presentation I will briefly try to summarize it.
The work you do depends on your position at a consulting firm:
1. Business Analyst – is the entry position in most consulting firm. Here you do a lot of research for specific projects or business development. You are also responsible for delivering most of the analysis that end up in the deliverables (presentation) along with accompanying slides. The workload is huge. You are not efficient as the rest of the team so you end-up working 12-15 hours 6-7 days a week. On average you stay on this position 2-3 years.
2. Associate / Senior Consultant. This guys are extremely experience so most of the things they can do independently. The not only perform part of analyses during the project but they also do a lot of project management. Typically 1 Associate would supervise 1-3 business analysts. On many occasions you start interacting with the Customer – Directors, VPs, C-level. You gradually are being prepared to manage project and sell them. You spend on this position 2-3 years
3. Engagement Manager / Project Manager. On this position you have to deliver the project. You do hardly any analytical work yet you have to check the work of BAs and Associates. On top of that you will manage at least to some extent the relationship with the customers.
4. Associate Principle / Partner / Director. On this position you are the sales man. You have to generate demand for the services, convince potential customers to pay your high fees and also to supervise the delivery of some projects. On this position you are constantly on meetings, phone calls, traveling from one city to another, from project to another. Most of the days you network and talk to CEOs, COOs, Board Members, PE Partners and others. You still have to bring a lot in revenues to stay in the firm. In some cases you supervise also part of the projects (at least on paper) and be the face for specific area or industry.
The document provides information about consultancy services and McKinsey & Company. It discusses the types of consulting firms, roles of consultants, qualifications needed, and commonly found consultants. It also describes McKinsey & Company's founding, culture, consulting process, and services. McKinsey is considered one of the most prestigious and expensive management consulting firms, providing strategic advice to clients across industries.
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The journey toward landing your dream job can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. As you navigate through the intricate web of job applications, interviews, and follow-ups, it’s crucial to steer clear of common pitfalls that could hinder your chances. Let’s delve into some of the most frequent mistakes applicants make during the job application process and explore how you can sidestep them. Plus, we’ll highlight how Alliance Job Search can enhance your local job hunt.
IT Career Hacks Navigate the Tech Jungle with a RoadmapBase Camp
Feeling overwhelmed by IT options? This presentation unlocks your personalized roadmap! Learn key skills, explore career paths & build your IT dream job strategy. Visit now & navigate the tech world with confidence! Visit https://www.basecamp.com.sg for more details.
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying OnlineBruce Bennett
This webinar showcases resume styles and the elements that go into building your resume. Every job application requires unique skills, and this session will show you how to improve your resume to match the jobs to which you are applying. Additionally, we will discuss cover letters and learn about ideas to include. Every job application requires unique skills so learn ways to give you the best chance of success when applying for a new position. Learn how to take advantage of all the features when uploading a job application to a company’s applicant tracking system.
Learnings from Successful Jobs SearchersBruce Bennett
Are you interested to know what actions help in a job search? This webinar is the summary of several individuals who discussed their job search journey for others to follow. You will learn there are common actions that helped them succeed in their quest for gainful employment.
A Guide to a Winning Interview June 2024Bruce Bennett
This webinar is an in-depth review of the interview process. Preparation is a key element to acing an interview. Learn the best approaches from the initial phone screen to the face-to-face meeting with the hiring manager. You will hear great answers to several standard questions, including the dreaded “Tell Me About Yourself”.
Job Finding Apps Everything You Need to Know in 2024SnapJob
SnapJob is revolutionizing the way people connect with work opportunities and find talented professionals for their projects. Find your dream job with ease using the best job finding apps. Discover top-rated apps that connect you with employers, provide personalized job recommendations, and streamline the application process. Explore features, ratings, and reviews to find the app that suits your needs and helps you land your next opportunity.
Joyce M Sullivan, Founder & CEO of SocMediaFin, Inc. shares her "Five Questions - The Story of You", "Reflections - What Matters to You?" and "The Three Circle Exercise" to guide those evaluating what their next move may be in their careers.
From A Firehose - Strategy & Management Consulting - Book pre-links
1. I N T R O D U C I N G . . .
DERIVING VALUE
FAST, FIERCE & FLOURISHING
STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
FROM THE
WORLD OF
2. There is so much good in the worst of us,
And so much bad in the best of us,
That it ill behooves any of us,
To find fault with the rest of us!
3. If you believe this at a corporate level,
Please do not aspire to be a consultant!
If you are already in consulting,
Please get out … ASAP!
4. The goal of consultants is to find fault,
With their clients and their prospects;
This is why, in German,
Consultants are called … ‘Beraters!’
5. To become a consultant,
Or to thrive as one,
Consider reading my upcoming book,
‘From a Firehose!’
6. “Whenever you see color … think of us!”
- Paint Manufacturer’s Ad Slogan
Traditional
Consulting
Firms
Internal
Consulting
Groups
Non-
Traditional
Consultants
Other
Consulting
Models &
Forms
Strategy
Firms
Full-
Service
Firms
Consultant
Networks
Consultant
Platforms
Interim
Placement
Firms
Academics
& Think-
Tanks
Independent
Consultants
Large
Strategy
Firms
Specialists
Niche
Models
Accounting
Tax &
Audit
Firms
IT
Firms
IT Advisory
Firms
IT
Product
Firms
Major
IT
Firms
IT
Outsourcing
Firms
Business
Process/
Knowledge
Process
Outsourcers
Economic
Firms
Forensic &
Dispute
Firms
Boutiques &
Expert
Firms
Agencies
HR
Consultants
Industry-
Focused
Firms
Function-
Focused
Firms
Big
4
Firms
Other
ATA
Firms
Council
Firms
Turnaround
Firms
Other
Strategy
Firms
Major
Strategy
Firms
MBB /
Top-tier
Firms
Along similar lines …
Whenever you see consultants … think of
‘From a Firehose’Along
similar lines
7. The core chapters are primarily targeted towards five reader groups:
Current students who aspire to a career in the consulting industry
Consultants who are already making their way within this sector
Corporate professionals who would like to pursue consulting as a career
Management that has retained or is planning to hire a consulting company
Staff and managers that have been asked to work with consulting teams
Part II: The Lean Mean Time-Telling Machine
It Takes a Licking but Keeps on Ticking
Chapter 3
Here’s to (Y)Our Health: The Curative Content of Consulting Care
Chapter 4
Core Competence: Critical C’s at the Crux of Consulting
Chapter 5
Greased Lighting: A Compelling Cruise in(to) the Consulting Convertible
Chapter 6
Inspired Intervention: From Cracking Cases to Conquering Conundrums
Part III: A Guide for All Stakeholders:
What’s your (S)Take?
Chapter 7
Chariots of Fire: A Student’s Guide to Competing for a Career in Consulting
Chapter 8
Switch Itch Pitch: An Aspirant’s Guide for Transitioning into Consulting
Chapter 9
When Win-Win is Built-In: An Executive’s Guide to Leveraging Consultants
Chapter 10
Fait(h) Accompli: A Professional’s Guide to Working with Consultants
Chapter 11
Nature versus Nurture: A Consultant’s Guide to Managing a Successful Care
* STRIVE: An abbreviation to indicate the benefits delivered by consulting Firms to
include Speed, Transformation, Returns, Impact, Value, and Excellence
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I: The State of the Art
The Drive to 'STRIVE*' and Thrive
Chapter 1
First, Do No Harm: A Brief Introduction to the Newest Profession
Chapter 2
From One, Many: An Insider’s Perspective of the Consulting Industry
Part IV: The Sun Never Sets on the Consulting Empire
Here’s to Success while the Sun Shines!
Chapter 12
Essential Excellence: Timeless Treasures, Ageless Assets
Chapter 13
Powerful Purpose: Canny Concepts, Nifty
Chapter 14
Forging Forward: Profit from the Past, Fuel for the Future
8. THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE FOR
• STUDENTS WHO ASPIRE TO A CAREER IN STRATEGY
AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
• CONSULTANTS WHO ARE ALREADY MAKING
THEIR WAY WITHIN THIS SECTOR
• PROFESSIONALS CONSIDERING A
SWITCH FROM A CORPORATE
CAREER TO A CONSULTING TRACK
• MANAGEMENT THAT HAS RETAINED
OR IS PLANNING TO HIRE A CONSULTING FIRM
• STAFF AND MANAGERS THAT HAVE
BEEN ASKED TO WORK WITH CONSULTING TEAMS
9. CHOCK FULL OF VALUE
• A STEP-BY-STEP VISUAL APPROACH TO PROBLEM
SOLVING UNIQUE IN ITS FORMAT AND PRESENTATION
• A DEEP DIVE INTO THE TYPICAL CONSULTING
FIRM AND ALL ITS ‘MOVING’ PARTS
• A GUIDE TO MAKING A TRANSITION INTO CONSULTING
… AS A STUDENT OR AS AN EXPERIENCED HIRE
• EXCEPTIONAL EMPHASIS ON DERIVING VALUE
FROM ALL THAT CONSULTING HAS TO OFFER
• A BOLD TAKE ON CONSULTING’S FUTURE INCLUDING
INSIGHTFUL TIPS ON ‘FORGING FORWARD’
10. Strategy & Management Consulting has gone from
strength to strength over the last several decades.
Here’s just one (startling) factoid:
In contrast, the global population has experienced only a
thirty-five percent growth, while the global GDP has
increased by around two-hundred percent.
No matter how one looks at this, it’s very clear that the top
Firms have seen enormous – and I mean truly prodigious –
growth over the last two decades and a half.
Yes … fast, fierce, and flourishing indeed!
The revenue and number of employees at the top few
consulting Firms have grown by approximately a thousand
percent (yes, ten times!) over the last twenty-five years.
11. AUTHORED BY AN EX-MCKINSEY
ENGAGEMENT MANAGER AND EX-BCG
PRINCIPAL WHO HAS ALSO WORKED AS AN
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ALONGWITH
SEVERAL OTHER MAJOR CONSULTING FIRMS.
This would indicate that the consulting
industry and profession has to offer
certain core, intrinsic, tangible client
benefits to sustain such spectacular long-
term performance.
The pace is truly fast …
… and so are the participants
The demand is truly fierce …
… and so is the competition
The growth is truly flourishing …
… and so is the VALUE!
12. 10. Has a thought-provoking take on the future of consulting, including some of the top types of players (Firms)
and their primary roles.
‘TOP-TEN’ REASONS FOR – AND VALUE BOOSTS FROM – READING THIS BOOK
9. Introduces the authors top picks in diagnostic, analytical, communication, and linguistic concepts typically
used in everyday consulting.
8. Includes a dedicated chapter for the reader to benefit from the intellectual and physical property that is
typically associated with the world of consulting.
7. Starts each chapter and section and even some sub-sections with humorous, profound, and thought-
provoking quotations.
6. Unlike most other books in this category, this one can be read as either a narrative or as a reference; zero in
on the chapters you find valuable and come back to the rest later.
5. A Preface and Introduction that provides a thorough introduction to the book, its layout, the four parts, the
fourteen chapters, and a creative classification of well-known players in this industry.
4. Chockfull of insider anecdotes, insight, practices, concepts, frameworks, mnemonics, essentials, nuggets,
themes, ratios, skills, traits, tips, glossary, benefits, and humor.
1. An industry that is flourishing after having thrived for nearly 150 years is bound to have produced value.
This is your chance to derive some of it from an ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager and ex-BCG Principal
3. Full coverage with tips for current and aspiring consultant types, students with different educational
backgrounds, and clients seeking consulting Firms with various capabilities.
2. Provides a ‘deliverables-oriented’ view of the problem-solving process that takes the reader from ‘problem
structuring’ to ‘capability building.’
13. 10. 200+ business concepts, ratios and frameworks relevant to business and consulting.
‘TOP-TEN’ BUSINESS BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED FROM THIS BOOK
9. 140+ tips for all types of consultants ranging from strategy to implementation.
8. Top-4 ‘chisels’ shaping consulting’s future.
7. Top-100 ‘consulting essentials’ by function.
6. Top-10 value themes + 40 value nuggets to derive from consulting.
5. Top-4 cornerstones for strategy, implementation, rollout, and deployment.
4. 200+ guidance tips for students, consultants and clients
1. Top-80 tips – for Firms and individuals – to prepare for (‘fuel up’) consulting’s future.
3. Top-8 types of assets driving the future of ‘asset-based consulting.’
2. 50+ mnemonics – nearly half are original – to benefit any business professional.
16. 11. Entrepreneurs seeking to leverage the magic of
consulting’s best practices
12. Consulting firm vendors and partners seeking
greater insight
13. Anyone conducting research about the
consulting industry/profession
14. Professional services management and staff –
from any industry
15. PE/VCs seeking portfolio-firm improvements
using consulting skills
16. Executive search and recruiting professionals
focused on any industry
17. Ex-consultants seeking to renew – as well as
leverage – their skills
18. Software company employees as they engage in
coopetition with consulting Firms
19. Business / market researchers, industry analysts,
and investment executives
20. Anyone curious about the consulting industry
and the value that can be derived
1. Current and past employees of large, medium and
boutique consulting Firms
2. Undergraduate and graduate students with an eye
on a consulting career
3. Corporate executives (client ‘sponsors’) seeking to
hire and manage consultants
4. Entry-level, mid-career, and experienced
consulting aspirants
5. Corporate staff and management that work with
consultants
TARGET AUDIENCE FOR THIS BOOK INCLUDES … BUT IS CLEARLY NOT LIMITED TO:
6. Startups and their employees working with PE / VC
consultants
7. Professors, academicians, researchers, faculty, and
staff
8. Business professionals from every industry
interested in consulting
9. Independent consultants and members of internal
consulting groups
10. Career offices staff at academic institutions –
including, career coaches, advisors and counselors
17. • 4 Parts – 14 Chapters – 100+ Sections – 500+ pages
• Preface – Introduction – Conclusion - Glossary
• 130+ tips for all types of consultants
• 50+ (Business) Mnemonics
• 200+ figures
• 75+ tables
• 200+ relevant quotations
• 50+ consulting frameworks
• 100+ acronyms and abbreviations
• 150+ Business Ratios & Concept (Listing)
• 40 capabilities for success and mastery in consulting
• 100+ enablers/accessories/tools for client and self-service
• Top-20 principles to create client-ready visuals, charts, and graphs
• Many ‘Top-10,’ ‘Top-20,’ and ‘Top-50’ lists across several relevant areas
FROM A FIREHOSE – THE BOOK – DERIVING VALUE BY THE NUMBERS
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