Strategy vs tactics is a debate as old as business – which is more important? The dichotomy is not a distinction without a difference. Business strategy and tactics are clearly different concepts. At the same time, it’s hard to say…
A strong supply chain is one of the most important aspects of any business. Companies differ in what they sell and how they sell it, but supply chains are an area of commonality. Why? Nothing makes it into the hands…
“Data driven” is one of those descriptors you see all businesses frequently using. It’s being used to the extent that the term has lost some of its real meaning. We shouldn’t let the current state of the term’s usage detract…
More and more women are pursuing careers in consulting. From MBB to the Big 4 and beyond, all of the top firms preach the importance of gender diversity. Still, there is certainly room for improvement. In 2016, the Workplace Gender…
Over a year into the pandemic, Covid-19 continues to impact all facets of life. From a business perspective, we most often talk about remote work and “the new normal.” And rightly so. After more than 12 months of working from…
Energy sector companies are involved in research, discovery, production, transportation, and distribution of energy. The energy industry includes a wide variety of activities and companies. However, when describing issues related to energy sector trends, innovation, and challenges, there is one…
Getting passed over for a promotion is something most people experience at some point. Of course, this is disappointing. But if you’re not careful, that disappointment can fester into resentment and insecurity. Better to transform the disappointment into motivation as…
Vaccine distribution promises to be the silver bullet that stops the spread of Covid and ends the pandemic. But the distribution of Covid vaccines is just one step in a complex supply chain. Packaging, transporting, storing, and administering vaccines all…
The target schools for top consulting firms – an area of perennial interest for consulting candidates and those interested in consulting careers. It’s easy to see why that’s the case – consultants at top firms often start out making close…
March has come and gone – and with it, the advent of the busiest period of off-cycle recruiting. Here at Management Consulted, we affectionately call it Second Season. 2021 was the busiest period of off-cycle recruiting we have ever seen,…