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.
Introduction to Management Consulting
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Introduction to Management Consulting
This course is part of Management Consulting Specialization
Instructor: John Kim
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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 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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This course is made specifically for three groups of people:
1) Graduates are recruit - learn how to "think like a consultant" and go into the industry with your eyes open.
2) Managers - learn to be an "internal consultant" in your company; be effective, network with VP, and get things done.
3) Solo entrepreneurs - learn how to launch your own consulting business. Find clients, write proposals, build a business.
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