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Hi everyone, In this 69th and new episode of the Strategy Skills complimentary podcast, audio version, we discuss whether a strategy (functional) partner can/should lead the workshop over an energy (sector) partner. There is a difference and the answer is not obvious. This podcast is currently also available on our new Apps in the complimentary section where NO subscription/membership is needed. Download our Apple and Android Apps, click on browse and scroll to the "Complimentary: no...
Published 10/28/17
In this 63rd episode of the Strategy Skills podcast, video version, we discuss how to complete logical case studies. This podcast is also currently available on our new Apps in the complimentary section where NO subscription/membership is needed. Download our Apple and Android Apps, click on browse and scroll to the "Complimentary: no subscription needed" section. You will find the podcast under the "Strategy Skills Podcast" channel. Sincerely, Kris Partner ...
Published 10/28/17
Kevin P. Coyne wants your input. Watch his preview of our upcoming "Titans of Strategy" program and tell us what you would like to see in the program.  Where else can you learn from some of the most influential former BCG and McKinsey senior partners?  Titans of Strategy is the marque program of Firmsconsulting.com for the next year. There are 8 seasons and they will be launched one after another and, in some cases, simultaneously. We invited some of the most influential partners in the...
Published 10/28/17
In this new episode of the Case Interview & Management Consulting podcast, audio version, we discuss 3 mistakes made by many candidates when practicing with McKinsey and BCG consultants.  SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE STRATEGY TRAINING COME HANG OUT WITH US: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS. Image from Bill Strain under cc, cropped, added text
Published 09/30/17
Watch a preview of our upcoming "Titans of Strategy" program and tell us what you would like to see in the program. Responding to technology changes will be one of the most pressing strategy issues facing companies over the next decade. This program will teach you how a partner would analyze and help clients respond to the changes. As always, we teach detailed concepts that are exclusive to Firmconsulting. Let us know your views here...
Published 08/26/17
In this episode we discuss the major ongoing changes at McKinsey, 6 new practices and what it means for your career. We also discuss the questions you need to ask when considering roles at McKinsey Design, Analytics, Implementation etc. SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE STRATEGY TRAINING COME HANG OUT WITH US: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Published 04/10/17
In this new episode of the Strategy Skills podcast we discuss how to create boundaries when discussing big sector wide issues.  SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE STRATEGY TRAINING COME HANG OUT WITH US: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Published 12/30/16
... Strategy is an integrated set of activities to help companies achieve a sustainable competitive advantage and value chain analysis is a tool to help companies determine such set of activities. In other words, value chain analysis is at the core of business strategy, and hence at the core of strategy consulting ... SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE STRATEGY TRAINING COME HANG OUT WITH US: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO...
Published 12/23/16
In this video we look at the role of the business unit strategy stream of work within a broader corporate strategy study. SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE STRATEGY TRAINING COME HANG OUT WITH US: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Published 08/23/16
Today we discuss corporate strategy and how it fits/links into business case analysis, business unit strategy, management skills analysis, organizational design and so on. SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE STRATEGY TRAINING COME HANG OUT WITH US: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Published 08/16/16
One of the most important things you have to understand when it comes to running a visioning workshop is the structure or the layout of the workshop. And that is what we discuss in this video. COME HANG OUT WITH US: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Published 08/13/16
Watch Kevin P. Coyne, the former McKinsey Director & Worldwide Strategy Co-Leader and one of the hosts of The Consulting Offer (TCO), share the main mistakes candidates make in a McKinsey final round case interview.  WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Published 05/07/16
Kevin P. Coyne, the former McKinsey Partner and Worldwide Strategy Practice Co-Leader, discusses the benefits of The Consulting Offer to both the consulting firms and candidates. COME HANG OUT WITH US: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn   WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Published 03/30/16
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Published 03/29/16
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Published 12/01/15
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Published 11/13/15
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Published 11/01/15
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Published 10/16/15
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Published 10/02/15
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Published 09/18/15
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Published 09/04/15
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Published 08/28/15
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Published 08/21/15
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Published 08/14/15