Month: February 2021

Partner Hires in Middle East Reveal Where PwC is Expanding

PwC Consulting’s recent appointment of five new partners in the Middle East provides insight into the firm’s expansion efforts, with a special focus on transformation. In addition to transformation services, strategy implementation, market restructuring, and energy transition are also practice areas that PwC is investing in. As consultants seek opportunity, the addition of new partners…

Upskilling: Exploring How and Where to Learn New Skills Quickly

Upskilling has become a deep fascination for much of the consulting and professional worlds. As the world and the workplace continue to change at a breakneck pace, more and more workers are using upskilling to advance their training/specialization, and to deepen their arsenal of professional tools. In this article we’ll look at what, exactly, upskilling…

According to BCG Study, Retail Banks Must Adapt a Digital-First Operating Model in Light of Acceleration Brought on by Pandemic

Digital banking. It was a hot button topic for financial institutions even before the pandemic broke out. Now, as customers experience a fundamental shift away from physical services, a "digital first" approach is more important than ever. According to a new BCG study, banks are reeling, but can conquer future challenges by focusing on the…

Arthur D. Little Hires Former McKinsey Partner

Raffaela Ritter, one of the youngest McKinsey Partners ever, has officially shifted from McKinsey Austria to Arthur D. Little Europe. Her new position as practice head speaks to the quality of McKinsey exit opportunities, but more importantly, gives us insight into the future of the European Financial Services practice at Arthur D. Little. Arthur D.…

Oil & Gas Companies Face Difficult Road Ahead, According to New BCG Study

TSR Consulting, or Total Shareholder Returns (TSR) consulting, focuses on helping public companies maximize shareholder returns. A company can deliver shareholder returns via stock price appreciation, dividends, or some combination of the two. Unfortunately for the big oil industry, a recent study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) finds that it has underperformed the S&P 500…

Business Continuity: Protecting Your Business

In this article, we’re going to take a look at Business Continuity. What is it? How do we plan for it? How can we implement those plans to keep our businesses resilient in the face of global transformation? Business Continuity might sound like the latest business buzzword, but in reality, it is a straightforward concept.…

Women in Leadership: Shattering the Glass Ceiling

Women in leadership is the tantalizing proposition of equity that has, for a century, seemed just around the corner. It's interesting to take an honest look at the events of the last hundred years. Multiple pandemics, a world repeatedly shattered by military conflict, the destruction of the living planet’s most important systems, and unprecedented income…

Capital One Case Interview

The Capital One case interview is an oddity in the banking industry. Capital One is one of the most well known banks in the world, but has adopted the most common recruiting assessment in the consulting industry: the case interview. However, if you have been recruiting for the finance industry and have not prepared for…

Time Management: How to Keep Employees Productive

Time management is perhaps one of the most researched, studied, and obsessed over concepts in all of management. Back when physical bookstores were more relevant, you could find entire sections devoted to time management. People travel the world to attend seminars with time management gurus. If you’re an aspiring or practicing manager, consultant, or business…

Galt & Company

Galt & Company Overview Note: Galt & Company was acquired by AlixPartners in late 2021. Our Firm Profile series continues with this deep dive into Galt & Company. Galt & Co is a unique player that is known for helping chief executives and senior management teams of Fortune 500 companies develop strategies and organizational capabilities…