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What do management consultants do? What are some of the tools and skills that I can apply to my work? Why is problem solving a super-power?
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Management consultants are paid well because they help executives to break down complex problems, make difficult decisions, and implement lasting change. Consultants know how to work smart and fast.
Companies like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, EY, PWC, KPMG, and Accenture have trained thousands of consultants on useful skills, tools, methodologies. Taught by an ex-consultant from Deloitte, John Kim will give you a quick introduction to management consulting: • What do management consultants do? • What are the benefits of a consulting career? • How can you learn these consulting skills? • Why do clients hire management consultants? • What is an example of a consulting skill? This is the first course in the specialization on management consulting.
Management consulting is an exciting industry and a wonderful career path for smart, curious, and diligent professionals. Consultants help executives to break down problems, make difficult decisions, and create change. This can super-charge your career.
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Globally, there are 1 million+ people who describe themselves as consultants. Consulting spans all industries and all functions, but (seriously) what do these highly-paid professional exactly do?
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Why does 14% of Harvard University's graduating class go into management consulting? Find out. . .
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Consultants have a toolbox of skills, methodologies, and tips to help them work smart. Yes, they vary by consulting firm, industry, and professional preference. This specialization will focus on the top 30 that you definitely need to know, starting with "client interviewing" skills.
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Consulting is an apprenticeship. Yes, you can study (like this course), but you learn from experience. Think of it like learning "how to cook" under a master chef. We need to practice, listen, fail, improve, achieve, and learn. Winning.
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Why do clients hire consultants? After all, don't clients know their business better than outsiders? Also, management consultants are not cheap; it's common for consulting projects to be $millions of dollars.
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Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023
Very engaging course! The instructor is very passionate about consulting, which makes the course even more enjoyable. I am looking forward to the rest of the courses in this specialization.
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2023
Expertly curated and delivered. Genuinely interesting with lots of personal anecdotes and regular recaps of key points. Designed to be relevant to all levels of experience. Brilliant course.
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2024
Really insightful. Mr. Kim's explanation on every topics are top notch, I really glad have the opportunity to enroll in this course. Also I will continue the specialization course
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