You will be able to break-down problems into buckets. You will learn how to research new topics, new industries, and business problems faster. You will know what management consulting firms are looking for. You will be able to structure a simple process-improvement project. You will be able to conduct client interviews. You will create more effective surveys and benchmarking. You will be starting on the road to being a management consultant.

There is a lot to learn about management consulting. A few tips could include: 1) do informational interviews with current consultants 2) do consulting-type work (within your company, or for a client) 3) stay in touch with the instructor, John Kim, at www.ConsultantsMind.com

That's perfectly fine. These are general skills that are useful in any industry or any function (IT, manufacturing, sales, marketing).

There are dozens of different kinds of consulting. It can vary by industry, by function, by size of firm. However, the core skills apply across all types of consulting: a) getting smart quickly on a topic b) breaking problems down into buckets c) scoping projects well d) working well with paying clients e) organizing teams to do quality work, cheaply f) developing recommendations g) persuading clients to take action

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