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I am a chemical engineer with over 20+years of experience in industry with process improvement using Lean six sigma black belt methodology. I am looking to transition into consulting in the later part of my career using to use six sigma methodology to solve business problems. Is there anyone who has made a similar transition in their career and can advise me on the best approach? I also have a masters along with my certificate. Thanks!

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Haven’t made that transition, but I’d imagine you could be valuable as an expert consultant.

So potentially try to network with people in the practice of whatever industry you’ve been in

What do you mean by expert consultant? Which firms should I target? I am interested in the big 4 or MBB

Very unlikely you’d be brought in as a generalist consultant at this point in your career. Would look into firms that has a niche in your industry and as D1 mentioned potential “expert tracks” at more traditional firms.

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