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S10E14: What do consultants spend their time on? (2/4)

S10E14: What do consultants spend their time on? (2/4)

FromStrategy Simplified


S10E14: What do consultants spend their time on? (2/4)

FromStrategy Simplified

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Length:
7 minutes
Released:
May 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today's 'intro to consulting' episode focuses on answering the question, "What the heck do consultants do?"We break down what specific activities consultants spend their time on (spoiler: Excel, Excel, Excel), bust 3 common myths, and touch on work-life balance in your first couple years in consulting.Got questions? Drop us a note.Relevant LinksBlack Belt consulting prep programTake the quiz to find out if you're ready for the case interviewResume/cover letter editsPartner LinksLearn more about IGS careersExplore Stax careersConnect With Us Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Email the Strategy Simplified team at podcast@managementconsulted.com with any questions or feedback. Partner with us by sponsoring an episode or advertising on Strategy Simplified. Check out our Media Kit for more information.
Released:
May 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

When we asked Fortune 1000 managers what skill differentiated a top performer, "a focus on what is important" was the #1 answer. The ability to identify what is most important separates strategists from analysts. Welcome to Strategy Simplified - we slice through business jargon to get to the simple heart of business strategy. Hosted by the senior leadership team of Management Consulted - ex-Bain consultant and successful tech entrepreneur Jenny Rae Le Roux, MC COO Namaan Mian, and ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight - Strategy Simplified uses case studies and conversations to apply business strategy concepts. What does Disney's cost structure tell us about Disney+? Can Uber ever be profitable? What does an iced coffee company have to do with U.S. car manufacturers? Enter the world of Strategy Simplified and find out.