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Long-form essays, field notes, and frameworks from the FIRMSconsulting team — published weekly.
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Energy Strategy Study Proposal Win
The very first proposal I completely owned, for an energy strategy study, led to us winning the privilege to serve the client.
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Lessons from the Failure of a Consulting Partner
The career implications on a McKinsey or BCG partner when rumors about a client’s reaction to the study does not sync with reality.
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Corporate Strategy for Power Utility
Developing a corporate strategy is different from developing a business unit strategy. This piece looks at an elegant way to help CEOs understand their choices.
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Chief Strategy Officer: Promotion or Demotion?
Becoming chief strategy officer in a company can be a demotion. There are unique times when it is a promotion.
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IT Strategy vs. Corporate Strategy: Microsoft
Developing an IT strategy is different from developing a corporate strategy for a technology company. They require very different skills.
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From Emerging Markets Township to Consulting Partner
The path from emerging markets township to consulting partner is rarely traveled. Yet it is possible if you focus on what many others do not: do your job well.
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Women in consulting: 8 ideas to advance your career
The article discusses 8 ideas for women in consulting to avoid career traps and rise to the top.
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1st Financial Services Strategy Study via Crowdsourcing
Crowdsourcing America’s Renewal: Would you like to take part in a real, and live, financial services strategy study and contribute to renewing America as the world’s greatest nation?
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Competition in the workplace: competing with a high-performing consultant
Competition in the workplace is the reality at any high performing organization, be it McKinsey, Amazon or Google. When you are on a team with a high-performing consultant who outshines you, you need to commit to getting an edge. This article offers 13 insights.
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New Theme: Africa Rising, and internships
Africa Rising is a new theme where we conduct real studies across Sub-Saharan Africa to solve significant strategy, operations and organizational issues.
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LAB Retail Banking Market Entry Strategy – update
Our most frequent emails are about the LAB Retail Banking Market Entry Strategy material. This update will answer the questions you have.
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Can a boutique beat BCG, McKinsey and Bain?
Can a boutique firm compete against BCG, Bain and McKinsey on a major study and secure the privilege of serving the client without competing on price?