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Long-form essays, field notes, and frameworks from the FIRMSconsulting team — published weekly.
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The Psychology of a Leader
The Psychology of a Leader “The issue here is that it has a lot to do with the psychology of a leader. And it’s about timing. You have to create the opportunity when all of the psychological things that hold you back are in sync.” Innovating an Industrial Giant The most common refrain we get from clients…
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EB1A Green Card – An Alien of Extraordinary Ability
Here is another client on a path to green card approval. You can be next. How? There are 2 options. #1) One is you can work through the new EB1A Green Card – An Alien of Extraordinary Ability online program that will soon become available to Insiders and Legacy members, as well as the shorter…
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Rolling Out AI + Cloud at a Fortune 500 Company. $30MM / Year Contract
Rolling Out AI + Cloud at a Fortune 500 Company. $30MM / Year Contract Exclusive to FIRMSconsulting Insider and Legacy members. Enroll as an Insider or Legacy member here (scroll for membership options). If you would like to receive sample episodes of our Insider content, please opt-in to our newsletter and receive a free gift. This is the only way…
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Innovating An Industrial Giant. $42 Million Single Project Fee
Innovating An Industrial Giant. $42 Million Single Project Fee Exclusive to FIRMSconsulting Insider and Legacy members. Enroll as an Insider or Legacy member here (scroll for membership options). If you would like to receive sample episodes of our Insider content, please opt-in to our newsletter and receive a free gift. This is the only way to receive sample Insider content.…
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How the hypothesis testing process helps frame the study
This is probably one of the most beautiful slides we have because of how it captures the entire process. You may have heard the phrase, “Hypothesis help frame the study.” In other words, hypothesis testing process sets the pace for the study. For many people, they don’t really know what that means. In fact, I will…
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Shu Ha Ri: Model of Skill Mastery
Shu Ha Ri: Model of Skill Mastery Any expert is on a path to mastery. In fact, when I see someone calling themselves a master and how they no longer need to learn, I know that they are going through the process of degradation. You are either growing or dying. There is an interesting concept…
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What issues keep a CEO up at night
What issues keep a CEO up at night In a recent newsletter, we covered why we need to build a relationship with the CEO (stands for Chief Executive Officer). In short, it was because of the return on the relationship it generates for us. The next question becomes: What kind of issues do we discuss with them? Well, we…
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Executive Coaching
Executive Coaching We offer powerful executive coaching programs (combination of very small group with time guaranteed for each client and 1:1). You can view details about each program in top navigation drop down menu, under “MENTORING” or following links below. Consulting Sales Rainmaker – https://www.firmsconsulting.com/consulting-sales-program/ The MasterPlan – https://www.firmsconsulting.com/masterplan-coaching-program/ Speak Without Limits – https://www.firmsconsulting.com/executive-presence/ However, some clients come…
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Case interview training to break into McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, et al.
Case interview training to break into McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, et al. Break into McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, et al. by using a structured case interview training process, learning from ex-partners, and working with ex-MBB coaches. We help aspiring graduates, young professionals, and experienced hires prepare for their job interviews with the world’s major consulting firms. We…
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The role of a CEO and why should consultants target CEOs
The Role of a CEO and Why Should Consultants Target CEOs What is the role of a CEO and why should consultants target CEOs? It’s important to understand the difference between consultants targeting a CEO and targeting someone like the Chief Operating Officer, the head of Strategy, the Chief Marketing Officer, or even a divisional…
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McKinsey’s Marvin Bower, a Father of Management Consulting
McKinsey’s Marvin Bower, a Father of Management Consulting If you read until the end, you will learn about the father of management consulting, Marvin Bower. I will share some of his story and 6 reasons Marvin Bower succeeded while so many failed when building a management consulting firm. And 19 rules McKinsey consultants had to…
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What is the Process for Corporate Strategy Studies
What is the Process for Corporate Strategy Studies There is a lot of confusion about what corporate strategy is and how corporate strategy studies are different from other types of strategy. The reality is that most corporate strategy studies take place between 5-10 weeks. You’re going to any company, you can usually complete a corporate strategy…