The consulting slide deck is a management consultant’s best friend. Through a great presentation, a skilled consultant can consolidate months of research, analysis, and data into a concise and easy-to-action recommendation for a client. But how do you build a…
Business etiquette is one of the most important and underrated dimensions of professional success. As an individual, you can have all the education and expertise in the world, but if your business etiquette is lacking, it can derail your career.…
For decades, the consumer landscape has been dominated by eCommerce. Let’s define cCommerce as the use of the internet for the buying and selling of products and services. But increasingly, the landscape has been trending toward something called digital commerce.…
In the old days, companies used to pay very little attention to their employees’ experiences outside of raw productivity. As time has gone on and the corporate landscape has evolved, however, forward-thinking companies have started to appreciate that constructing positive…
One of the most powerful tools in the managerial toolkit is known as value chain analysis. Value chain analysis has the power to help every kind of company gain a competitive advantage in some form or another. The concept of…
Today, we dive into the exciting world of the Balanced Scorecard. Don’t worry, it’s not as daunting as it sounds. Let’s put on our strategic thinking caps and embark on this enlightening journey! What Is a Balanced Scorecard? Ah, the…
Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be challenging for veterans, but consulting firms recognize the unique skills and experiences that veterans bring to the workforce. In this article, we will discuss how veterans can transition to a consulting…
Often in consulting, you will be told to think creatively to get the best solutions for your clients. In addition, clients prefer bringing in consultants to think of out of the box solutions they may not have thought of themselves.…
There is a long standing saying that a task will expand into the amount of time you have. For example, if you have an hour, your task will take an hour. However, if you have 10 hours, the task will…
Effective meeting management is one of the most essential skills that management consultants must master. This requires an in-depth understanding of the dynamics governing group interactions and decision-making processes. Yet it also requires a deep understanding of how to manage…