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Rich Lesser, Global Chair of BCG: How I Became CEO of a Top Management Consulting Firm
Jun 19, 2024
Rich Lesser, Global Chair of BCG, shares his journey from engineering to CEO, offering career advice and skills for success. Topics include breaking barriers, leveling up in your career, and the importance of continuous learning and taking risks. He also discusses building effective communication and gravitas with decision-makers.
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- Rich Lesser shifted to management consulting for broader strategic problem-solving opportunities.
- Management consulting now focuses on building organizational capabilities and leveraging technology for adaptability and change.
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Rich Lesser's Journey into Management Consulting
Rich Lesser's shift into management consulting was sparked by his realization that his work in chemical engineering at Procter & Gamble was too narrow. His interest was piqued by the concept of competing on time, a paradigm that resonated with his experiences where the best products were often delayed. This led him to pursue a career that offered a broader scope and a focus on strategic problem-solving, which later evolved to not only solving problems but also driving effective and sustainable change.
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