Suggested books or resources to learn more about strategy consulting? Different analysis, acronyms, etc.

Came from a developer background. What are some business books that can help me get better on the functional consulting side? Have nearly zero formal business education.

Anyone have a consulting services sales training they recommend taking? Or books to read?

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

What books to read to learn consulting frameworks/implementation approach about: 1. Tech Strategy development 2. Enterprise Architecture development 3. IT Op Model development 4. Tech ROI analysis

What skills to study / learn that are relevant to M&A or Strategy consulting? Have been studying a lot of valuation, econ, strat, finance, M&A. Books / courses / topics you recommend?

What are some good books or training resources that would help one excel in the consulting world?

Friendly late 20s woman fish here who hasn’t been feeling good enough to be in consulting or run a business. I don’t know what’s going on but even with all of my accomplishments I feel worthless. I’m in therapy so I’m sure there’s a rainbow somewhere but I’m wondering if anyone else has felt like this and what you’ve done to get past it? I’ve thought of reading more books on my craft and doing affirmations but I’m like internally smh at everything.

Wealth of experience working in the Bay Area with pre ipo clients going through funding/ working on pitch books etc. My hometown has a growing tech scene but little funding. Was thinking of parlaying these experiences and starting a bit of a consulting operations to connect the two Anyone with insight on how I might go about doing this? Would love to chat!

Hi ladies! Question for you all: do you have any tools/books that you recommend for career planning? Now that we are in QT and not traveling I would like to sit down and try to get more focus and clarity on what I want out of my career and beyond. Prior to consulting, I was involved in non-profits, professional development networks, etc. and that has dwindled due to the adjustment in consulting and would like start developing myself that way. Any recommendations? TIA.

Hi, I am going through a few books on consulting and one thing which seems to be given a lot of importance is market sizing. What is the importance of this? It seems to me that unless it is a new product; existing competitors, long term contracts, monopolies etc would make this result unreliable at best and misleading. Can someone help me understand this?

Is anyone running a small nonprofit on the side in addition to consulting? I am planning to start one to carry out some of my passion work. (Any books, courses, places to start?)

Are there any books or newsletters that help with career progression in consulting?

Any good books on consulting and specifically selling?

About to start my first PM job! Any tips to be prepared and ramp up quickly? Books to read, courses to take, etc.. any tips are appreciated! Currently in ops consulting. No tech background.

Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his but to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

Any recommendations on books/podcasts (and other sources) about CM? Not just to expand technical skills but also soft skills and external consulting?

I’m looking into exiting consulting and moving into product management. Picked up a few books to read. Would a PM certification provide a lot of value? Any other tips are appreciated! Thank you.

I seriously doubt some of the recruiters and hiring managers in the big4s now a days, their decisions w.r.t. designation and pay depends on their mood and willingness to work on a particular day.. They will interview for X designation and then will ghost you and then will come back with a lower level and pay saying would you be interested?🤣 Why would somebody be interested to join at a lesser pay, when he/she is currently well in his/her job and just found the opportunity more interesting...

Do partners at top consulting firms have better WLB? An Associate here contemplating whether all this is worth it. Thanks!

Any ex consultants who are now in VC? How did you transition (direct/post-mba)? Pros & cons? Do you like it?

Friend runs a company and hired a VP of Sales to help grow the business. Guy got some relocation $ and was supposed to start 2 months ago. Ever since he said his kid had an accident and from that point on kept pushing the start date back claiming he has to do something related to the accident. He hasn’t sent any proof to HR, has been requested twice claims he will but then doesn’t. And has pushed his start date back half a dozen times. How should I advice him to proceed?

@ Guidehouse ppl - I left the firm a year ago but left my 401K funds w my old Transamerica acct w GH. Now GH is bought by Navigant & Transamerica said my contract is ending..will I lose my 401k $???

If I don't get fired before the Xmas party I'm safe right? Like they won't fire me after the Xmas party unless I do something else. I figure they would've fired me b4 the party if they were going to

Has anyone gotten an experience letter from the firm? I am in the process of applying for Canadian PR, was wondering if there is some template or I should it come from my manager in writing?

Got an offer from a small consulting firm, in the city I want to live in, for the salary that I wanted, and doing the work I like. I'm really worried about the "small" company issue. Pros and cons?

Expected sign on bonus and/or year end bonus percentage for Accenture Strategy Manager?

Any recommendations for in-house or client side? Thinking of making the switch

Anyone in EY changed job during parental leave ? Is there any penalty like in Deloitte

Started with a new project and a colleague uses the word ‘cock blocker’ a lot but only within the internal team. Is this word professionally acceptable? If not how do I tell him?

Would you do a writing test during and Interview?

Got a verbal offer from a big 4 a month ago, discussed salary expectations 3 weeks ago, still no offer letter. Firm has to let me know it should be coming soon. Are these normal timelines?

It’s time for health insurance enrollment. I live in Wisconsin/Milwaukee.. I don’t always struggle to pick the right provider. Any recommendations?

Is it realistic to aim for a move to MBB after 1-2 years of experience at a Tier 2 firm (OW/ATK/RB/S&) in the region? How difficult is it to move from Tier 2 to MBB?

Anyone on here complete grad school through GSAP and go back to Deloitte and have any pro tips for how to do it right? (Max reimbursement, things to do before you leave, benefits, etc.)

Looking for a guidance. I am a consultant who is trying to pivot into a TPM role. I got a call from Google for a TPM role. I am meeting with the recruiter on Thursday. I have prepared why google, why this role, etc. Anything else I should focus on? How should I prepare for phone screen interview.

Are folks getting RFE on H1 transfer to Big4? My question is specifically because initially your office location is the only one mentioned coz you don’t know what client you will be assigned?

What's the starting base salary like for Senior Associates at TSG? Anyone willing to share numbers would be much appreciated.