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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The podcast currently has 688 episodes available.

Strategy Simplified episodes:

November 03, 2021S5E14: Case Prep Tips for MBA Candidates
Calling all MBA candidates. Whether you have a case interview next week or in early 2022, it's high time to start your prep. In this episode, we share a prep plan and recommended timeline to help you get interview-ready fast.

Additional Links
Get live case practice with our team of MBB coaches to get interview-ready: START HERE
Access 500+ case studies for your prep: CLICK HERE
Reach out with additional questions: EMAIL US
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
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14min
October 29, 2021S5E13: Can You Negotiate Your Salary in Consulting?
Negotiating your salary for a consulting role - can it be done? And which pieces can be negotiated - base pay, bonuses, benefits, etc.? In this episode, we go into detail about what you can and absolutely can not do when it comes to asking for more in consulting.

Additional Links
Book a 30min 1:1 session with an MBB coach to develop your negotiation strategy: BUY NOW
Consulting salary report - data for 60+ firms: VIEW HERE
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
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8min
October 27, 2021S5E12: Pyramid Principle® Explained
The Pyramid Principle® is a seminal concept in consulting for gaining stakeholder buy-in and motivating action. In this episode, we'll give a quick overview of the Pyramid Principle and key takeaways on why you should implement it into your emails, presentations, and meetings. Ready to drive action?

Additional Links
Explore Pyramid Principle training with MC: CLICK HERE
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
8min
October 22, 2021S5E11: Bain-Style Mock Case Interview: HardHead Helmets
In this case interview example, the "client" is a Private Equity firm looking to take a bicycle helmet manufacturing company private. The candidate's task is to give the client a yes/no recommendation.

Listen in as Silvia drives the case forward from initial structure to final recommendation. Grab a pen and paper to take notes, especially in the interviewer feedback portion of the session, because there are tons of learnings from the case.

Additional Links
Black Belt, the world's most effective case prep program: JOIN NOW
Case interview training for universities: LEARN MORE
HardHead Helmets case study: ACCESS PROMPT
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
54min
October 20, 2021S5E10: Bain Careers vs McKinsey and BCG
Bain & Company prides itself on being different compared to its top rivals, BCG and McKinsey. The firm has the frattiest culture out of the Top 3 - but what else sets Bain apart? Why should you choose Bain over McK/BCG? We've got a few reasons in this episode. Dive in now!

Additional Links
Bain salaries: SALARY GUIDE
Land a Bain offer with Black Belt, our advanced case prep program: JOIN NOW
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
4min
October 15, 2021S5E9: J.P. Morgan and S&T vs EY-Parthenon and Consulting
In this episode of Strategy Simplified, we're chatting with Aashav about a crisis moment he had when faced with a decision between Sales & Trading at J.P. Morgan and Consulting at EY-Parthenon.

With two offers on the table, which did he choose - and why?

Listen in to hear how he prepped for interviews for both firms, his decision-making process, and why he ultimately made the decision he did.

Additional Links
Aashav's decision-making matrix: HERE
Work with an MBB coach to get interview-ready: LEARN MORE
MC case walkthroughs on YouTube: WATCH NOW
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
42min
October 13, 2021S5E8: BCG Careers vs McKinsey and Bain
What are the main difference when considering BCG vs McKinsey and Bain? There are a few critical distinctions that BCG holds over the other two MBB powerhouses. Listen in to hear them broken down.

Additional Links
BCG salaries: SALARY GUIDE
Land a BCG offer with Black Belt, our advanced case prep program: JOIN NOW
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
4min
October 08, 2021S5E7: Beyond Great - 9 Strategies to Thrive in a Post-COVID World (with BCG's Nikolaus Lang)
In this episode, we sit down for a conversation with Dr. Nikolaus Lang, a Senior Partner in BCG's Munich office, Global Leader of the firm's Global Advantage practice, and co-author of Beyond Great.

We dive into a few of the 9 strategies outlined in the book and how organizations can apply them today to thrive in an era of economic nationalism, social tension, and technological revolution.

Additional Links
Corporate Training with Management Consulted - take your team to the next level: LEARN MORE
Buy Beyond Great: Nine Strategies for Thriving in an Era of Social Tension, Economic Nationalism, and Technological Revolution on Amazon: CLICK HERE
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
30min
October 06, 2021S5E6: McKinsey Careers vs Bain and BCG
If you're considering MBB firms, it's important to know how they stack up against each other. Are careers at McKinsey & Company different from working at Bain and BCG? How so? In this episode, we break it down.

Additional Links
Land a McKinsey offer with Black Belt, our advanced case prep program: JOIN NOW
McKinsey salary info: SALARY GUIDE
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
4min
October 01, 2021S5E5: Mock Case Interview: Unstructured Case
Last week, we gave an overview of unstructured case interviews. Typically seen in a final round and given by a Principal or Partner, these interviews are often an unexpected curveball for candidates.

Make sure you're prepared for these types of interviews by listening to this live demonstration of an unstructured case. In real-time, you'll see how one is run and gain valuable insights for your preparation.

Additional Links
Black Belt, advanced case prep program - only a few spots left in Oct. cohort: JOIN NOW
Work with an MBB coach to simulate an unstructured case interview: CLICK HERE
500+ case studies to practice with: GET THE CASE LIBRARY
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
51min

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How many episodes does Strategy Simplified have?

The podcast currently has 688 episodes available.

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