Strategy Simplified

By Management Consulted

Strategy Simplified is here to demystify the consulting industry and help you land your dream job in management consulting. Hosted by the expert team at Management Consulted - the world's largest r

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Strategy Simplified episodes:

April 05, 2023S10E4: Breaking Into Consulting in a Down Economy
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Looking to break into consulting in an ultra-competitive recruiting environment - like the repressed economy we're in now?

In this episode, Drashti takes over the podcast to interview Jenny Rae who shares:
The current state of consulting hiring
Keys to breaking in in a down economy
How to overcome a lack of consulting experience
Tips to balance your resume for consulting applications
Common networking mistakes to avoid
And much more
The key takeaway?

Firms are still hiring and candidates who combine hard work with a smart strategy are much more likely to win.

Relevant Links
Learn more and apply to Strategy Sprint (1-week virtual consulting project)
Black Belt: case prep program (coaching, R/CL edits, online prep resources)
Free case interview guide
30sec podcast survey: Tell us what you want to hear

Partner Links
Learn more about IGS careers
Explore Stax careers
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
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36min
March 31, 2023S10E3: Sports Consulting - More Than a Game with Deloitte's Pete Giorgio
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In this episode, we hear from Pete Giorgio, sports practice leader for Deloitte and one of the world's foremost thought leaders on the topic. Pete serves multiple sports clients as a Principal and joined the podcast to share:
His journey to Deloitte and spearheading the sports practice
Business trends in sports - and how they apply to other sectors
What sports consulting is and who it's for
Keys to breaking into sports consulting
His Final Four pick
It's a fun, fast-paced look into a rapidly growing segment inside management consulting. If you're looking to make your career in the industry, learn more about what it takes to land a role at Deloitte.

Relevant Links
30sec podcast survey: Tell us what you want to hear
Black Belt: case prep program (spots selling fast for April cohort)
Learn more about Deloitte's sports practice

Partner Links
Learn more about IGS careers
Explore Stax careers
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
37min
March 30, 2023S10E2: How Doctoral Students Can Fast-Track the Transition to Consulting through "Soar with Simon-Kucher"
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Simon-Kucher & Partners has been hiring doctoral candidates for 30+ years and the firm has another opportunity for advanced degrees to make the leap to consulting through the firm's Soar with Simon-Kucher Workshop.

In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Simon-Kucher Senior Director Stephane Ricoult about the workshop. The CliffsNotes version:
Soar is an opportunity for doctoral students (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DVM) to learn more about careers in life science consulting and Simon-Kucher.
Open to doctoral students able to start full-time in 2024 or 2025.
Takes place virtually May 10th & 11th - application deadline is April 2, 2023.
If you are accepted to Soar, you'll be fast-tracked to a final round interview for a full-time role, which is why Management Consulted recommends considering an application. Before you do so, make sure your resume and cover letter are top-notch and you are prepped for the case interview.
The application deadline for the Soar with Simon-Kucher Workshop is April 2, 2023. Apply today.

Relevant Links
Apply to Soar with Simon-Kucher
Explore careers at Simon-Kucher
Learn more about Strategy Sprint, the 1-week virtual consulting project (4 spots left)
Black Belt: case prep program (spots selli
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
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30min
March 29, 2023S10E1: McKinsey First Round Case Interview Example (Singapore Art Museum)
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To kick off Season 10 of Strategy Simplified, enjoy this McKinsey first round case interview example. Management Consulted coach and former BCG Project Leader Alessandro Furlotti leads a PhD candidate through a tough round 1 case study.

The case features an art institution in Singapore looking to counteract a decrease in government funding through an increased focus on commercial activities.

Are you ready for your case interview? Find out by taking this free 1min quiz!

Relevant Links
Exhibits from the case
Black Belt: structured case prep program
30sec podcast survey: Tell us what you want to hear
Volunteer for live case

Partner Links
Learn more about IGS careers
Explore Stax careers
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
56min
March 24, 2023S9E30: How Dillon Transitioned from Academia to Consulting at a Top 10 Firm
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While many know that it's possible to break into consulting without a business major, most don't know the exact steps to make the transition.

Today's Strategy Simplified guest - Drexel PhD Dillon Malloy - aced the process to land an EY-Parthenon offer. He joins the pod to demystify the consulting recruiting process from start-to-finish.

In the conversation, Edward chats with Dillon to uncover valuable insights.
The reality - and difficulty of - consulting recruiting
The importance of getting started early
Tips to navigate recruiting as an academic
Mistakes to avoid
Critical prep resources
And more!
Listen in for a roadmap to your dream consulting job!
Relevant Links
MC Case Library: 500+ practice case studies
Black Belt: structured case prep program
All Access Pass: purchase for 50+ case structure video drills
Learn more about IGS careers
30sec podcast survey: Tell us what you want to hear
PhD or Advanced Degree to Consulting: Additional info on recruiting as a PhD
Edward’s Story (S9E16): Listen to this episode for more recruiting tips

Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
43min
March 22, 2023S9E29: Developing a US Market Entry Strategy in 1 Week - Ya's Strategy Sprint Experience
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In this episode, Ya Li shares how her Strategy Sprint case team built a market entry strategy for a Spanish language training company in just 1 week! (Pretty impressive, huh?)

By participating in Strategy Sprint, a virtual consulting project, Ya confirmed her decision to transition out of academia into consulting.

In this episode, she shares:
How the MBB mentorship she received impacted the work
Ya's biggest takeaway from the project
The consulting skills she gained
If you are considering a consulting career, but don't know if you'll enjoy the work, Strategy Sprint will help you find out!
Learn more and apply today - there are just 3 seats remaining in the May program.

Relevant Links
Sign up for Strategy Sprint (1-week virtual consulting project): Learn More/Apply
Explore careers at IGS: Careers
Tell us what you want to hear about: 30sec Survey
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
19min
March 17, 2023S9E28: CPG Company Case Interview Example: Boston Consulting Group
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In this CPG company case interview example, Management Consulted coach and former McKinsey consultant Lisa Bright leads a future BCGer through a mock case interview.
The case follows a liquor manufacturer that is rapidly losing sales in its whiskey segment. The company wants to identify the root cause and develop a solution to reverse the decline.

Can our candidate crack the case? Tune in to find out.

Relevant Links
Book a 1:1 interview prep session with Lisa: Learn More
Explore careers at IGS: Careers
Share your feedback for the podcast: 30sec Survey
Access the exhibits from the case: Exhibits
Black Belt case prep program: Learn More
Explore Management Consulted's consulting prep resources: managementconsulted.com
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
56min
March 14, 2023S9E27: The Great Bank Collapse of 2023... or is it?
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In the aftermath of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), many have been left with countless questions. Today, Namaan is answering the most important ones, including:
Who was SVB?
What the heck happened last week?
What does this mean for the U.S. financial system?
What does this mean for you?
Listen in for a special business news episode of Strategy Simplified!

One question Namaan doesn't answer - who's to blame? We'll leave the answer to that question for everyone else, although it's clear that the failure of SVB was a failure of corporate governance and risk management.

Relevant Links
Stay updated on key consulting and business news: Join Newsletter
Explore careers at IGS: Careers
Share your feedback for the podcast: 30sec Survey
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
11min
March 10, 2023S9E26: What Do McKinsey Consultants Actually Do? With Ray Temnewo
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What do consultants actually do in their day-to-day? Former McKinsey Senior Business Analyst Ray Temnewo, a Management Consulted case coach, comes on the pod to spill the beans. Listen in for an insightful, fast-paced conversation on:
Ray's journey to McKinsey
A week in the life of a McKinsey consultant
His most memorable consulting engagement
Why he left McKinsey for a tech job at Spotify
The importance of your network
Ray's case interview prep strategy & how he coaches candidates
Recommended case prep resources
You can take advantage of Ray's experience by scheduling a 1:1 case coaching session where he will diagnose your strengths & weaknesses, build a prep plan, and coach you to interview readiness. Book a session today.
Relevant Links
Book 1:1 session with Ray: Coaching Calendar
Black Belt case prep program: Learn More
Apply to Link to L.E.K.: Apply Now
Share your feedback for the podcast: 30sec Survey
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
50min
March 08, 2023S9E25: 4 Ideas to Fill Career Gaps In Your Resume
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Struggling to gain traction in your consulting job hunt due to career gaps on your resume? Listen in.

Today, we're sharing 4 ideas to help you fill in those pesky resume gaps that are stopping your progress.

Relevant Links
Resume & cover letter edits: Learn More
How to source your own internship: Watch Video
How to network your way into a consulting role: Networking Guidance
Sign up for Strategy Sprint (1-week virtual consulting project): Learn More/Apply
Apply to Link to L.E.K.: Apply Now
Share your feedback for the podcast: 30sec Survey
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
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How many episodes does Strategy Simplified have?

The podcast currently has 686 episodes available.

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