management consultant - been working on a boring implementation project for the past 2 years. I want to move into strategy consulting - any tips/ trainings to upskill people recommend?

What companies do you recommend? (Companies like Elixirr, but not Elixirr…..)

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Honestly in the exact same boat. Just got accepted to some top US mba programs so going to give that a go.

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I took a job in strategy at a smaller firm. And then pivoted to a bigger one once I learned the ropes. Maybe try that. Also made a lot more money doing that route.

I went b4->mid market firm->t2

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