Introduction to Management Consulting.
This mini course introduces the world of management consulting, from the perspective of an industry expert.
About this course
It’s not every day that you get to hear what consulting is all about from someone who has a ton of relevant experience at one of the Big 3 firms.
So, if you’re interested in this industry, get ready to dive deep into the world of management consulting in this to-the-point mini course.
Management Consulting is a widely popular career choice for college students, regardless of major. Why? Because it lets you explore a large number of different industries and meet people from all over the world. Many people use Consulting as a launchpad for finding their passions and transitioning into a new career later on. Starting your career off in consulting can also be your ticket to business school.
This six-part, one-hour long mini course introduces the world of management consulting, from the perspective of an industry expert. Each episode is presented by Byron Ascott-Evans. Byron holds an M.B.A. and has years of notable experience in the industry. He worked at McKinsey & company for over 5 years before starting his own successful company.
Each episode covers a separate aspect of management consulting, from how the industry overall is composed, to the skills required to excel in the field, and the various ways the best consultants analyze and solve problems with different techniques at each step of the way.
Coming out of this course, we hope you have a clearer idea of what management consulting is and how it spans across various industries to solve complex business problems. Who knows, this just might convince you to dig deeper into the field and change the way you think about your next career move – really, the best thing you can be doing right now is learning more about what’s out there.
Good luck!
Your Instructor
Byron holds an M.B.A from INSEAD and two degrees from the University of Cape Town. He then spent 3.5 years working at McKinsey & Company and SABMiller Africa before heading to business school in Singapore and France. He then returned to Johannesburg and McKinsey to continue his management consulting education.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewHi! I'm Byron, your instructor (2:03)
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StartManagement Consulting 101 (9:18)
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StartStrategy 101 (7:10)
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StartThe Problem Solving Approach (6:29)
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StartDefining The Problem (7:00)
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StartStructuring The Problem (6:47)
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StartPrioritisation And Planning (7:06)
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StartClosing Thoughts And Where To Next? (1:53)