Strategy Simplified

S10E14: What do consultants spend their time on? (2/4)


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Today's 'intro to consulting' episode focuses on answering the question, "What the heck do consultants do?"

We break down what specific activities consultants spend their time on (spoiler: Excel, Excel, Excel), bust 3 common myths, and touch on work-life balance in your first couple years in consulting.

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