Partners Only

What is the partner comp for PWC in the people and organization practice?

While moving to the competition as a partner/MD, what actions have you taken to your portfolio of relationships with clients that worked well and you consider a best practice?

Do you see yourself being a partner at your current company for the rest of your career? Or do you still have other career goals in mind?

If you were to go into independent consulting anchored on tech platform consulting (SFDC, SAP, Oracle, Zuora), what would you charge as an hourly rate as an ex-partner?

Anyone here uses Gartner (beyond the publications) and engage with their experts / analysts to seek fresh perspectives on relevant topics? Has it been useful?

Do any of you use a credit card to pay a large tax bill? Have one coming up and trying to get creative and see if something like that is worth it.

We r considering using cleaning services in the household. This is a first. Any advice / recommendations ? What would be the appx budget. Thanks for the help.

What qualities do you have that make you a good partner? What would your employees say are your best leadership qualities.

I am an MD at a B4, while managing a Partner level book and portfolio. I’m seeking some constructive advice on how to approach leadership about an MD to P conversion. I’ve been told in the past our … more

Looking at joining another firm (not an MBB) and curious from those who’ve done it about their experience with the transition and integration at the new firm. What worked well? What didn’t? Pitfalls I… more

Has anyone done the Executive Health Physical at Northwestern in Chicago recently? How would you rate it? I've done Mayo before but trying to find something closer to home.

How has the way you’re treated at work changed as you’ve gotten older?

Are the big 4 hiring partners or is there a hiring freeze?

For those who have left to a competitor, what is the best internal approach to keep the doors open?

What are green flags in a potential admin resume? I'm looking for someone who can work at a fast pace and isn't afraid to give and receive feedback, doesn't require sugarcoating and can be… more

How do you handle the never ending inflow of emails? Have you found a good way to have your EA help with it? If so, how?

Any good ideas for leadership off-sites? Not just boondoggle, love those, but something with a purpose.

For the IBMers here: Did you get any explanation from your coach on how AIP was determined this year? All I got is that there was little input they had an opportunity to provide and overall, it wasn’… more

Best spot for a formal client dinner in Chicago in April? Cocktail to black tie is fine. Dinner will be at least 2 hours and ideally in a setting private enough to talk business. TIA

When did you know you were on the partner track?

Do you feel like your career as partner now is worth the hours you worked for it?

Looking for additional types of work I can ethically assign my admin beyond calendaring, expenses and travel. Any ideas?

Former consulting partner turned PE partner. One of my portcos is doing a PCAOB audit and it’s my first time being exposed to this. QQ for the audit partners here: given the depth/detail/technical com… more

Hi, looks like I need to find a new 9 to 5... Any recommendations for recruitment agencies (and any specific consultants at their firm) in the NE for Consulting and / or Industry (Banking) would be mu… more

Does anyone have visibility into the structure and amount of comp for a partner at boutique consulting firms (not big 3 or Accenture/Deloitte/etc)? I am sure the answer varies widely but wondering if … more

B4 partners, do you have sales only partners vs. you deliver what you sell.

Advice or recommendations on financial advisor. I’m not great at investing and don’t have the time . Bcg offers something with Ayco/ Goldman. Has anyone tried that? Any recommendations more broadly? T… more

How did everyone do with AIP?

Any healthcare leaders / partners here that can help me think through two ideas in HC space? One is around disrupting the doctors / provider space and another around disintermediating health plans (Ae… more

Is there an age limit for Deloitte, PwC, etc to admit someone as partner/principal?

I’m leaving my consulting role after having been with my company for quite a long time. Am thinking about doing independent work for awhile and am seeking ideas on independent consulting networks I m… more

Meeting with the chattiest client I've ever had today. Last month when we met our 40m lunch turned into 2 1/2 hours of me saying "wow that must have been _______" and nodding while she t… more

Have any Big 4/ MBB or others stopped or paused direct admit hiring process?

Do you find in general it’s best to be “answer first” in meetings with executives? I feel like our training is to always default to this, but candidly I suspect “building to an answer” and taking peo… more

New to this and have been told I need to work on my managing down skills. Client relationships are great but overall team morale/inspiration is a little low. Ideas? I just don't find myself that i… more

If you had no notice period requirement, non-compete issues, or lost pension ….. how many of you would leave your current firm?