We often think of entrepreneurs as lone geniuses, grinding away on breakthrough ideas. But there’s a reason why top accelerators like YC and EF rarely accept solo founders. A single person simply can’t wear all the hats a successful venture demands. Trying to go it alone risks burnout, dilutes your efforts, and blinds you to […]
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When I think of my favorite colleagues throughout my career, it stands out that they are disproportionately former college athletes. I have seen the advantages of athletics really translate into the professional business setting – grit, teamwork, time management, and more. It is also no secret that super competitive roles (e.g. investment banking or consulting) […]
In the previous article, we introduced the key skills an effective consultant is expected to possess — but now what? As an aspiring consultant, simply knowing which skills to show on your CV is not enough; you’ll also need to know how to hone and highlight these skills, which is what we’ll be covering in […]
The role of a consultant is dynamic and complex, requiring a unique blend of skills that go beyond pure technical proficiency. In this 2-part article, I will outline the 5 key skills of an effective consultant, then discuss how to hone and highlight these skills. Being a consultant is no easy feat, and almost every […]
Working alone, in many ways, is much simpler than working as part of a team. You only need to account for your own abilities, work style preferences, and availability. Although group work does have its virtues – not least the access to a much boarder range of knowledge and expertise – it also has its […]
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The Paradox of Teams
The concept of a ‘team’ has been around since the 16th century, and so one would assume that the term is fairly well understood. Whilst teams are an inseparable part of modern business practice, this article seeks to explore why they are actually a conceptual paradox, and what this means for professionals. The Team-Individuality Paradox […]
So you’re interested in being a management consultant? Great! But what is it that they actually do? If you’re still not sure of the answer then read on, as I bust the myths and reveal the realities of what it truly means to be a “management consultant”. 1. Consulting only pertains to the business sector- […]