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Is Uber’s Business Model Viable?

Listen on Strategy Simplified Uber was the largest IPO of 2019. One of the world's most famous "unicorn" companies, its stock price has dropped 20% since its IPO. Why aren't more folks asking the question, "Is There A Future For Uber?" Is Uber's business model viable for sustained profitability and growth? Our answer may…

Look Over My Shoulder: Review

If you’ve done some research on consulting case practice resources, you have likely come across Victor Cheng’s Look Over My Shoulder (LOMS). The resource is a podcast that used by many aspiring consultants. Victor Cheng is a former McKinsey consultant who discusses best practices for case interviews while interviewing candidates in the Look Over My…

How to Get an Expedited Passport

Getting an expedited passport or renewal is no joke, especially if you are a U.S. citizen. Like most consultants, we’ve had one international trip that just snuck up on us - it’s no fun finding out three days before your flight that your passport is expired (or about to expire!). Making things even more hectic,…

Break Into Consulting: Non-MBA Masters

The best known way to break into consulting is through an undergraduate or MBA degree. However, that is by no means the only path. These days, consulting firms are much more amenable to hiring candidates from outside these two traditional paths. Today, we're going over how you can break into consulting with a non-MBA Masters…

Conflict Resolution Skills

Conflict resolution skills can turn a good consultant into a great one. You might think the keys to becoming a successful consultant are analytical horsepower, project management capabilities, or strong business acumen. Those skills are essential. You want and need those. But you may be surprised to realize that conflict resolution skills are also very…

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”…