Recession and unemployment seem to go hand-in-hand. For many individuals, unemployment describes their primary experience of a recession, as they are laid off or unable to find work. The two concepts are so closely linked in people’s minds, that many…
We’ve seen a huge uptick in the usage of video conference apps since the onset of COVID-19. “I’m hopping on another Zoom call…” has become the new buzz-phrase in households across the world as millions of people have transitioned to…
Think back to a conversation where you tried to persuade someone to your point of view. You used every fact and figure you could think of. You created a logical argument based on solid data. You used numbers and statistics.…
For the first time in history, there are 4 generations of people working together in the marketplace. Working together is more challenging than ever with so many different generations at work at the same time. Working well together with fellow…
The concept of business cycles may not sound like the most reassuring thing in the world (unless you’re an economist). If you’re a small business owner, or the employee of a larger company, the economy may seem like a vast,…
Leadership styles may differ, but the goal is the same: to inspire people to achieve and maintain forward progress – both for themselves personally and for your organization at large. True leadership is not about prestige or self-image. It’s the…
Influence Model, McKinsey’s change management model, is one in a long list of potential frameworks one can draw upon during a case interview. Of course, it’s also relevant if you are a young professional experiencing large-scale change at your employer.…
Whether you majored in English or Mathematics, consulting firms will expect candidates to have a certain level of proficiency in math. The good news is that the math in case interviews isn’t terribly difficult. You don’t have to worry about…
This article is for anyone who wants to understand how consultants use Excel. Whether you are an aspiring consultant or already on the job, a better understanding of how consultants use Excel is one of the keys to drastically increasing…
At some point in your business career (hopefully sooner rather than later) you’ll find yourself wondering – what is the difference between capex vs. opex? Whether you want to run a business yourself, understand how a business you work for…