Join Strategy Sprint, a 1-week virtual consulting project led by an MBB consultant: https://managementconsulted.com/virtual-consulting-project/In this episode, we catch up with Tara Russell, CSO at Photon Marine (an accelerator-funded green energy start-up). She shares how a Strategy Sprint case team from Management Consulted provided critical insights that led to an uber successful VC pitch.Click 'play' for the full story - and apply to Strategy Sprint (link above) to be staffed on a real-world consulting project and drive this kind of impact for a client!Additional LinksApply to Strategy Sprint, the 1-week consulting project: https://forms.gle/ddHCGZvtnb9ugUWf8Learn more about Strategy Sprint: https://managementconsulted.com/virtual-consulting-project/Pyramid Principle - what it is and how to apply it: https://managementconsulted.com/pyramid-principle/Would you like the most up-to-date news, resources, and consulting job opportunities delivered to your inbox? Subscribe today: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1

Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T1ZNGGZ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_N6T0835KT4C1T1DZ6HN8Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Strategy&'s Paul Leinwand and Matt Mani about their new book, Beyond Digital. The experienced consultants pull from years of research to share insights that leaders can use to transform their organizations and create sustainable competitive advantage.Additional LinksBuy Beyond Digital, How Great Leaders Transform Their Organizations and Shape the Future: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T1ZNGGZ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_N6T0835KT4C1T1DZ6HN8Apply to Strategy Sprint, the 1-week consulting project: https://managementconsulted.com/virtual-consulting-project/Join Black Belt, MC's structured case prep program: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Would you like the most up-to-date news, resources, and consulting job opportunities delivered to your inbox? Subscribe today: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1

Work with our team of MBB coaches to prepare for consulting interviews: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Today, we hear from Kit O'Connor, an accomplished member of MC's coaching staff. We chat through his career journey - Financial Services to Columbia Business School to Deloitte Internship to McKinsey to Tech - to uncover nuggets of gold for anyone interested in the consulting space.Highlight Timestamps:1:37 - How Kit broke into consulting 4:53 - Why he chose McKinsey over Deloitte 5:43 - His reasons for staying at McKinsey for 4 years 9:43 - 3 important skills consulting teaches 14:50 - His case coaching philosophy 19:17 - 2 qualities most successful candidates possess 22:05 - His hidden talent 26:28 - How you can work with him via 1:1 case coachingSubscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1Join the MC email list: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/

In this episode of Strategy Simplified, we’re joined by Maria Steingoltz, a Managing Director at L.E.K. Consulting. She shares with us about the firm, the work it engages in, and a case study from a recent client engagement.From the case study, you’ll learn learn how the generalist strategy consulting firm approaches ambiguous problems, structures engagements, staffs project teams, and thinks about strategy and implementation. It’s a fascinating listen for any current or future consultants!Interested in working for “The Growth Guys” (AKA L.E.K.)? Learn more via the firm’s website: https://tinyurl.com/joinlekListen to this on your favorite podcast app: https://managementconsulted.com/how-l-e-k-helps-the-worlds-top-companies-achieve-growth/Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1

Brendan Mullen is the Managing Director of Secha Capital, a Private Equity fund in South Africa. The fund takes a unique hands-on approach to the businesses they invest in through an operator-investor model.The firm is actively hiring and is specifically looking to add management consultants to the team. If interested, check out Secha’s website or reach out to Brendan directly via the links below.Additional Links: Learn more about Secha Capital: https://www.sechacapital.com/ Contact Brendan: brendan@sechacapital.com Follow Secha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SechaCapital Follow Secha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/secha-capital/Listen to this on your favorite podcast app: https://managementconsulted.com/the-pe-fund-turning-impact-investing-on-its-head-in-south-africa/Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1Join the MC email list: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/

Keith Bevans, Bain Partner and Head of Consultant Recruiting, is back on Strategy Simplified to talk all things recruiting. In this fun conversation, we cover:* The state of the consulting industry (3:43) * Who is eligible for consulting and back-office roles at Bain (hint: more types of profiles than you'd think) (6:30, 12:34, 21:14) * Bain's hiring targets for 2022 (17:00) When to apply for consulting roles (23:39) * Bain's approach to interviews in 2022 - virtual or in-person? (29:28) * Travel at Bain post-Covid (32:02) * How Bain is leading the way in employee wellness (35:30) * & so much moreKeith busted a number of myths about the consulting industry as a whole and Bain specifically. If you're considering a career at Bain, you can't miss this conversation. What are you waiting for? Dive in!Additional Links: Explore careers at Bain: https://www.bain.com/careers Follow Bain on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bain-and-company/ Listen to Bain's Beyond the Bio podcast on employee wellness: https://www.bain.com/insights/worker-wellbeing-employee-sustainability/Listen to this on your favorite podcast app: https://managementconsulted.com/keith-bevans-bain-partner/Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1Join the MC email list: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/

Gigi Wong joined L.E.K. Consulting as a summer intern in 2013, crushed the experience, then stuck around to become a Managing Director/Partner. In this episode, you'll hear about her internship experience, why she stayed, and much more:- What a summer internship at L.E.K. is like - How the firm structures engagements - Ways L.E.K. supports intern and full-time employees - Current internship opportunities - Entry points to L.E.K. - Average tenure to promotion per role - Application info, important dates, and tipsMBA summer internship applications go live on August 1st. see openings: https://tinyurl.com/joinlekListen to this on your favorite podcast app: https://managementconsulted.com/summer-in-consulting-at-lek/*Additional Links:* Explore current openings at L.E.K.: https://tinyurl.com/joinlek Break into consulting with MC's Black Belt interview prep program: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/ Reach out to L.E.K. recruiter Renee Go: R.Go@lek.com Follow L.E.K. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatlek/ Industry insights from L.E.K.: https://www.lek.com/insightsSubscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1

Palm Tree is back! We're excited to share this conversation with Rouzheen Myrick, SVP, with you. She shares about the M&A advisory firm's practice areas, what type of candidate the firm is looking for, what it means to "stay frosty," and so much more.If you're looking for a challenging consulting role serving the M&A industry, Palm Tree may be the perfect fit for you. You'll develop a unique skill set, receive world-class training, and work with some really cool people like Rouzheen.Palm Tree is hiring across its 4 U.S. offices - learn more and apply today: https://tinyurl.com/palmtreecareersListen to this on your favorite podcast app: https://managementconsulted.com/palm-tree-advises-private-equity-clients/Additional Links Explore current openings at Palm Tree: https://tinyurl.com/palmtreecareers Follow Palm Tree on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/palm-tree-llc/Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1

Enjoy this bonus episode brought to you by the folks at L.E.K. Consulting. You'll hear from two senior leaders at the firm share about work, life, culture, and opportunities at L.E.K.Interested? Learn about open roles and apply here: https://tinyurl.com/joinlekListen to this on your favorite podcast app: https://managementconsulted.com/lek-consulting-info-session/*Additional Links:* Explore current openings at L.E.K. Consulting: https://tinyurl.com/joinlek See recruiter emails mentioned in this video: https://managementconsulted.com/lek-consulting-info-session/ Join our email list to be the first to be notified about future live events like this one: https://managementconsulted.com/subscribe/Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1

Affinity groups at L.E.K. Consulting: https://tinyurl.com/lek-affinity-groupsWe're excited to bring you this diversity-centered conversation with the folks over at L.E.K. Consulting.We got to sit down (virtually) with Justin Craigwell-Graham and Jen Wu, Managing Directors at L.E.K., to dig into how the firm creates an environment that promotes diversity. We explored:- What diversity actually means - The affinity groups L.E.K. has available - Avenues for diversity candidates to engage with the firm - How L.E.K. is expanding its talent net - & much moreInterested in learning more about L.E.K.? Contact a member of the firm's recruiting team today - emails below.Listen to this on your favorite podcast app: https://managementconsulted.com/diversity-at-lek-consultingAdditional Links Affinity groups at L.E.K.: https://tinyurl.com/lek-affinity-groups Contact Renee Go (Recruiting Manager): R.Go@lek.com Contact Yara Alaiz DeSousa (Diversity Engagement Lead): Y.desousa@lek.com Find L.E.K. on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/lek-linkedinSubscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1