Strategy Simplified
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 resource for consulting news and interview prep - each episode covers topics related to the consulting world, from interview preparation and case study techniques to networking strategies and industry trends. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make a transition, Strategy Simplified is the go-to resource for anyone looking to break into the consulting industry. With actionable advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, this podcast is the ultimate guide to simplifying your career strategy and landing your dream consulting job.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Strategy Simplified episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Strategy Simplified for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Strategy Simplified episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
S10E3: Sports Consulting - More Than a Game with Deloitte's Pete Giorgio
Strategy Simplified
03/31/23 • 36 min
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
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Learn more about IGS careersExplore Stax careers
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- Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights.
- Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team.
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
S15E16: BCG Behavioral Interview Questions Guide (Top 8 Questions!)
Strategy Simplified
10/18/24 • 13 min
BCG has one of the most difficult interviews in the world.
Not to fear, our team has been helping candidates prep for and ace BCG interviews for over 15 years and knows what it takes to impress.
In this episode, Jenny Rae today breaks down the 8 most common BCG interview questions to prepare for AND how to answer them.
Listen to the end where we answer your Fan Mail questions.
MC Links
Get expert BCG interview training in the Black Belt prep program
Limited spots available for the Strategy Sprint consulting project
Get the All Access Pass digital curriculum
Partner Links
More info on Palm Tree careers
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- Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights.
- Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team.
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
S15E24: The Unconventional Approach that Broke Olivia into BCG from a Non-Business Background
Strategy Simplified
11/15/24 • 29 min
Olivia stumbled across consulting early in her undergrad journey, joined BCG's "Advance" program for sophomore women, and parlayed a summer internship into a full-time Associate offer.
Sounds fairly standard - right?
But when you dig a little deeper, you'll realize that Olivia's journey into consulting was anything but standard - and carried a lot of hard-fought lessons.
This conversation is about mining out those lessons from her story, including:
- The unconventional strategy she used to stand out in the recruitment process
- How to show up confidently in case and fit interviews
- The mindset shift that transformed her networking approach
- Tips for bouncing back from interview mistakes
- & much more
Relevant Links
Prices coaching packages go up on November 21 - lock in the best rates here
BCG Advance - learn more
Purchase How to Win Friends & Influence People (Dale Carnegie) on Amazon
Partner Links
More info on Palm Tree careers
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- Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights.
- Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team.
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
S15E11: Identifying Key Problem Drivers In A Case Interview
Strategy Simplified
10/02/24 • 11 min
Do you struggle with identifying key problem drivers in a case interview?
In today's episode, Namaan Mian defines what key drivers are and 3 ways to consistently identify key problem drivers in a case interview so you can solve your cases and land the offer.
Looking for coaching to help hone your case interview skills? Text us via WhatsApp: +1 (279) 236-7385
Relevant Links
The Strategy Sprint virtual consulting project is back! Learn more and join
Join the Black Belt case prep program + community
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- Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights.
- Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team.
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
S15E9: Strategy Consulting Trends with Paul Leinwand (Strategy& Principal)
Strategy Simplified
09/25/24 • 50 min
Paul Leinwand has over 2 decades of consulting experience and is a thought leader on strategy, growth, and capability building.
He's truly seen it all and joins our team for a candid convo on consulting trends - and much more:
- What strategy consulting is
- How the nature of strategy consulting is shifting
- Keys for a successful consulting career
- Who Strategy& is through the lens of Paul’s experience
Questions on this episode or ideas for future episodes? Reach out to our team.
Connect with Strategy& and Paul
Learn about careers and roles at Strategy&
HR/Recruiting inquiries for Strategy&
Follow Paul on LinkedInPurchase Paul's book: "The Essential Advantage: How to Win with a Capabilities-Driven Strategy"
Read Paul's article in HBR: "Only 8% of Leaders Are Good at Both Strategy and Execution"
Management Consulted Resources
Join the Black Belt case prep program
Learn more about the Strategy Sprint virtual consulting project
Free resources for your case interview prep
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- Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights.
- Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team.
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
S7E1: Internal vs External Consulting Roles
Strategy Simplified
05/04/22 • 25 min
When considering a career in consulting, McKinsey, Bain, and BCG aren't the only options. Major companies like Disney, Google, Capital One, and Dell have internal consulting groups that have advantages over traditional external consulting roles.
In this episode, we compare and contrast the two types of consulting to help you make an informed decision about your career.
Additional Links
Join Black Belt, MC's case prep program: BLACK BELTList of internal consulting groups: LISTPrepare your resume for any consulting role: RESUME EDITS
Connect With Management Consulted
- Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights.
- Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team.
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
S5E23: 3 Reasons to Work For EY-Parthenon
Strategy Simplified
12/08/21 • 2 min
Should you apply to EY-Parthenon, Ernst & Young's strategy consulting division? Here are 3 great reasons why you should consider it.
Additional Links
Prepare your application materials for EY-Parthenon: CLICK HEREPrepare for EY-Parthenon interviews: START HERE
Connect With Management Consulted
- Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights.
- Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team.
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
S5E19: McKinsey-Style Case Interview: CPG Company Market Entry
Strategy Simplified
11/19/21 • 44 min
This case features a McKinsey interviewer and a superstar MBB candidate. Grab a pen and paper and follow along to see if you can crack the case!
Additional Links
Access the exhibit featured in the case: EXHIBIT
Work with Kit or another member of our team to get interview-ready: START NOW
Sign up for MBA-only Black Belt cohort: JOIN HERE
Connect With Management Consulted
- Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights.
- Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team.
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
S4E24: How Many "Hero Stories" do you need for Interviews?
Strategy Simplified
08/25/21 • 5 min
Prepping for behavioral interviews? Then you need what we refer to as "hero stories" prepared before interview day. How many should you have ready? Listen for the MC playbook!
Links
Black Belt interview prep program: SIGN UP NOW - SPOTS SELLING FASTInterview Coaching: START HEREFit Interview Bootcamp: GRAB IT NOWFree Fit Interview Guide: ACCESS NOWLinkedIn: FOLLOW MC
Connect With Management Consulted
- Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights.
- Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team.
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
S15E23: The China Conundrum: Ken Wilcox on Avoiding the 'Win-Win' Trap
Strategy Simplified
11/13/24 • 45 min
Today's conversation is with Ken Wilcox, the former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank.
Ken's new book The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice is out now.
In the conversation, Ken shares his experience of navigating the complex, untold realities of doing business in China.
It's a compelling listen for any businessperson, consultant, or executive looking to do business with China and for the global citizen looking to get informed.
Relevant Links
Purchase "The China Business Conundrum" on Amazon
Follow Ken Wilcox on LinkedIn
Book a 15m call with Eden to go over recruitment support options
Ken mentioned the book Chinese Negotiating Style: Commercial Approaches and Cultural Principles by Lucian Pye; purchase on Amazon
Connect With Management Consulted
- Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights.
- Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team.
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Strategy Simplified have?
Strategy Simplified currently has 459 episodes available.
What topics does Strategy Simplified cover?
The podcast is about Consulting, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, How To, Podcasts, Education, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Strategy Simplified?
The episode title 'S7E5: How Consulting Firms View Online MBAs' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Strategy Simplified?
The average episode length on Strategy Simplified is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of Strategy Simplified released?
Episodes of Strategy Simplified are typically released every 4 days.
When was the first episode of Strategy Simplified?
The first episode of Strategy Simplified was released on Apr 8, 2020.
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