Month: July 2022

A Summer in Consulting at L.E.K. with Partner Gigi Wong (Podcast)

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 podcast conversation, 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…

Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe is a supply chain and operations consulting firm committed to improving the way businesses operate by delivering business process optimization services with its proprietary methodology, Total Value Optimization (TVO)™. The company's unique approach to business transformation focuses on breaking through functional barriers and integrating all aspects of an organization to optimize customer experience…

MBB Target School MBAs

There are several reasons to go to business school, including making a career change, networking opportunities, and (of course) the learning! A sizable percentage of MBAs enter business school hoping to go into consulting. In fact, per Wharton’s career report, ~27% of the 2021 class went into consulting, with McKinsey, Bain, and BCG serving as…

IBM iX

When you think of IBM, what comes to mind first? The company’s hardware? Their consulting services, which make up over 50% of revenue? IBM services span far and wide, and the breadth of the company’s offerings helped it generate over $55B in revenue in 2021. However, within the IBM consulting umbrella, there exists a team…

Empowering Leadership: Traits & Examples

Empowering leadership is one of the most effective ways a leader can boost efficiency and employee retention in their work environment. With countless opportunities for distractions and criticism, it is vital that employers understand the importance of an empowering leadership style. Leaders that empower employees instead of micro-managing them make space for increased confidence and…

Conjoint Analysis: Examples, Challenges, & Survey

Conjoint analysis can be an invaluable tool for businesses to improve their products or services. By understanding what customers value most, businesses can make changes that will lead to more satisfied customers and higher sales. In its simplest form, conjoint analysis involves presenting respondents with hypothetical choices and asking them to choose the option they…

PwC vs EY

Consulting firms are segmented into different tiers. There are the MBB strategy firms (McKinsey, Bain, and BCG), considered the most prestigious consulting firms. In addition, there are the Big Four firms (Deloitte, EY, PwC, and KPMG). These get their designation from being the four largest global accounting firms. These firms have largely diversified their services…

Prioritization: How to Prioritize, Matrix, Frameworks & More

Prioritization is critical for completing work in a way that best utilizes time, energy, and resources. Prioritization skills can transform a stressful, constant-overtime work state to a calm, efficient one. Let’s take a look at several prioritization strategies that will allow you to focus on the most important things at the right time. Prioritize Definition…

Questions Good Leaders Ask

We all know questions are an essential part of learning. Questions help managers to manage their direct reports. Good leaders ask great questions that move their people and organizations toward their goals. Questions can also direct existing leaders toward success and career growth. A leader might ask another leader about their mentors, memorable lessons, work…

Deloitte Case Interview

Eyeing a career at Deloitte? You’ll have to ace the feared Deloitte case interview. What is Deloitte? Deloitte is one of the Big 4 firms with offerings spanning Tax, Audit, M&A, Risk, and Consulting. Out of all the Big 4 firms, Deloitte is generally considered to have the most prestigious consulting offering. The firm is…