StrategyU

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Think about a problem that you are facing today. “I But if you told a consultant about the problem, they would likely ask you a bunch of questions before saying that. This is a very different problem that needs to be addressed very differently (and reducing your caffeine intake won’t help!).

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StrategyU

AUGUST 22, 2023

To demonstrate this, I asked Bard , googles AI chat tool, the following question: “What are three ways someone might use a tool like Bard that would help them work like a strategy consultant?” This information can then be analyzed to identify trends, patterns, and insights that would be helpful to a strategy consultant.

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StrategyU

JULY 5, 2020

The history of strategy consulting starts with Frederick Taylor and the Scientific Management movement but took many twists and turns as it evolved into its current state, an industry looking inward and pondering where it fits in the new technology-powered business world. Chapter 1: Frederick Taylor: “The System Must Be First”.

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StrategyU

MAY 29, 2024

I was taking part in the Basic Consulting Readiness training and talking to my new friend Josh. He detailed how he had decided in high school, after getting into Stanford, that he would work in strategy consulting. I downloaded the book in 2006 to prepare for my consulting interviews.

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StrategyU

APRIL 19, 2022

What’s the difference between an “associate consultant,” “business analyst,” or “associate”? In terms of responsibilities and time in role, the roles at the top three consulting firms (McKinsey, Bain, and BCG) are very similar. When Do Most Consultants Leave Consulting?

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StrategyU

JANUARY 27, 2021

The alumni of top consulting firms are part of all types of organizations around the world. Consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG can claim world leaders, public company CEOs, heads of non-profits, entrepreneurs and even musicians. Boston Consulting Group. Most Famous & Infamous Alumni. McKinsey & Company.

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