Related Posts
Best way to get a consulting job in the U.S?
Hi Fishes
I would like to know about the client interviews (especially in data science or machine learning roles).
Are these interviews tough?
Are these interviews meant to assess technical knowledge? For example, what is binomial distribution, what are different data structures in python, ml algorithms etc.
I would request each of the nagarrians to share their thoughts irrespective of the technologies you are working.
I am thankful to you for taking time and helping me out.
Nagarro
More Posts
Why too many people leaving FIS ?
Hello Fishes and Sharks, I am looking for job referral in PwC for the Job ID:298018WD for Identity and Access Management profile. I'm currently in notice period which is ending this month. I'm currently working in TCS with 2.5 years of experience. Looking for similar role in Deloitte EY Accenture Infosys ZS Associates Newco IBM Cognizant any other respected organization.
Additional Posts in Consulting
Any book recommendations?
Workout centers at the airport - Yay or Nay ?
New to Fishbowl?
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.






OP, trust in your abilities and take time to plan two steps ahead. You will be fine and grow into the new challenges.
I was acting manager for almost a year and would very much rather have just gotten the promotion (thanks, covid).
The biggest challenges are:
1. Know your team and each teammate's strengths
2. Know your own limits
3. Delegate when you can; do yourself when you have to.
It's good to provide frequent feedback, both positive and negative, as that drives engagement and develops trust
I got an awesome compliment yesterday from a teammate in India. We're ramping up on a new project, and he told me that he asked who the EM was when his manager told him about the project. When she said it was me, he jumped at the opportunity because he likes working on my projects so much. I really felt like an imposter as a manager until then. Pretty cool if you ask me.
That’s awesome - congrats!
Remember your job is to achieve value through delegation and proper oversight - moving from high performing individual achiever to high performing manager won’t happen overnight - I would suggest listening / reading “what got you here won't get you there”, great insight on making the switch.
You can say no to the promo this cycle and take 6 months to prepare/ perform as acting manager?
Why? Where is the benefit of doing the same work pretty much (acting manager) and getting paid less?
Same bro same
Ask your current manager how s/he did it
Apologies for the ignorance, but what do engagement managers do exactly?
They manage engagements obv
But seriously, in my company, the EM:
1. Manages projects, keeps timelines, identifies appropriate resources
2. Maintains P&L on projects, based on project revenue vs resource cost rates
3. Acts as process expert, to keep the team focused on the right things
4. Owns client relationships day to day; finds and closes opportunities for additional work
5. Reviews work before it goes out
6. Jumps in when the team is crunched for time or short staffed
Stuff like that