Month: December 2019

3 Ways to Overcome Career Fear

We spend a lot of time at work - especially as consultants. We want it to count. Turns out it is only natural to be nervous when making your first career choice. Overcoming fear is no joke! We have a special treat for you, as our friend from the U.K. Erica Sosna - an expert…

2×2 Matrix: Opposing Characteristics Framework

Consultants use visual tools to effectively structure their thoughts during brainstorming sessions and also to convey findings to clients. One such common tool is the 2x2 Matrix, also known as the 2x2 Decision Matrix. The matrix can be used in a variety of situations, making it extremely flexible and useful. Consulting firms like BCG use…

McKinsey Global Institute: What Is It?

McKinsey may sit at the top of the consulting world, but the firm is actually much more than a consulting firm. McKinsey has spent decades working with top clients on strategy and management consulting projects, and is now expanding its services to differentiate itself in the market against other competitors. One such way is the…

Hilton Surpass Card

Just in time to escape somewhere warm for the holidays, Hilton and Amex are offering an exclusive limited-time offer for partners of The Points Guy. Since Management Consulted is a proud TPG partner, you can (and should) take advantage of this exclusive offer on the Hilton Surpass Card. Now through Dec. 31, 2019, MC readers…

The 3 Levels of Communication Skills Training

All strategic, operational, and financial success hinges on clear, effective communication. Can I get an amen, anyone who’s ever worked on a team? Even the most cutting-edge business strategy is meaningless if you can’t communicate it in a way that will generate buy-in and action. Hence, the need for communication skills training. Filtering through “noise”…

Top 10 Business Travel Tips for Consultants

At this point, airports are a second home for many members of our team. These top 10 business travel tips for consultants are ones we live by, and contain classic and - hopefully - some new tricks as well. (Yes, international business travel tips too!) Over the course of your career, it is inevitable that…