1. Warwick Business School –
External Consultancy Projects
Olivia Brook
Manager – External Projects
2. How WBS can work with you
Campus Corp Rec
Job Posting CV Database
Recruiting Partner
Consultancy Research
CV Book
Project Partner
Networking &
MBA Sponsor Case Study Exec Education
Presentations
Flexible modular service based on your needs
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3. WBS Consultancy Project - What is it?
A summer engagement between a student,
WBS & you
Delivery of a specific piece of practical work be it
a project or piece of research
Outcome focused with results delivered in the
form of management report, dissertation or
presentation to key stakeholders
Your access point to a Global Talentpool of high
quality experience & expertise
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4. How does it work?
Defined idea or not?
We work with you to scope out something of
value that can be delivered within a timeframe
Development of a specific brief
Selection of appropriately skilled candidate
Engagement typically during the summer,
duration will vary by course
All work undertaken with confidentiality as a
primary concern
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5. Range of Programmes
MBA
MSc Business Analytics & Consulting
MSc Financial Mathematics, MSc Finance and
MSc Finance & Economics
MSc Information Systems & Management
MSc Management Science & Operational
Research
MSc Marketing & Strategy
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6. Benefits for Sponsors
Fulfillment and delivery of critical projects
The introduction of cutting edge management thinking
within your business
A fresh perspective on your issues
Potential efficiency & cost savings
Access to top quality resource at competitive rates
Projects are a low risk, “try before you buy” approach to
selecting potential employees
Employer brand development - enhance your
reputation as desirable places to work by offering
students satisfying experiences
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7. Benefits for Students
Opportunities to apply business school
concepts to real world work assignments
Develop skills and experience in industry and
functional roles
Opportunity to“crystallise” career interests
A chance to evaluate a prospective employer
Develop a network of professional contacts for
future opportunities
Potential to secure a full-time job offer
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8. Consultancy Projects – Examples
Essential factors for successful continuous improvement – The
example of a food manufacturing company
Strategies to enhance organisational identity, brand and increase
visibility
E-business and collaboration adoption, methods and models for
SMEs
A Comparison of CDO Pricing Methods
Simulation modelling of the Engine Repair Process in Engine
Assembly plants
Exploring the challenges involved in valuing the benefits of
implementing Intranets
Climate adaptation plan for major County Council
Marketing to the migrant population – Banking
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10. WBS Project Feedback 07/08
92% of project sponsors would recommend
WBS consultancy projects to internal and
external colleagues
96% of project sponsors felt WBS consultancy
projects delivered value for money
96% of project sponsors felt that the participant
achieved the objectives outlined in the WBS
consultancy project brief
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11. Optimising the Project – CSF’s
Definition of Scope – it is vital that both the
project objectives are crystal clear and agreed
by all stakeholders before commencing
Resource Availability – access to data and
personnel must be made a priority
Timeliness – pre agreed timelines if possible and
agreed milestones
Sponsor Availability – input and support for the
student will be essential, so make sure you can
make the time!
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