The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving

This podcast discusses the importance of analyzing events through case studies rather than focusing solely on companies, cautioning against relying on trendy, new companies. It explores the risks of choosing low-cost options in competitive markets and emphasizes the importance of quality service for customer retention. The significance of studying long-term impacts and generating insights through case studies is also highlighted, featuring a successful marketing strategy study for a utility company targeting corporate clients.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss key lessons related to the Innovating An Industrial Giant program. They emphasize the importance of defining the problem correctly and creating a unique system. They also highlight the benefits of strategytraining.com and the membership program. The chapter on analyzing competitors and testing components provides valuable insights. The hosts stress the significance of pursuing big things and leaving a better world.

The podcast discusses the lessons from a Mega Program called Innovating An Industrial Giant, including the importance of differentiation in business strategies and the challenges of convincing others to adopt new ideas. They also emphasize the need for creative thinking and asking the right questions in business. The episode offers free downloads and introduces the sponsor's business strategy and problem-solving training library.

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 388, an interview with the author of The Sound of the Future: The Coming Age of Voice Technology, Tobias Dengel. In his new book, Tobias answers why voice technology is the next big thing in technology, as big as mobile a decade ago and the internet in the late 90s, fundamentally altering the way companies do business. Tobias connects the dots about this emerging paradigm to vividly illustrate how business leaders can stay ahead of the game, rather than scrambling to catch up, as voice technology gradually reveals its power, creating a host of new winners and losers.  Tobias Dengel is president of WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, a global leader in digital product design and development, with 13 offices in North America, South America, and Europe, headquartered in Charlottesville VA. The company has been named by Inc. magazine to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies for 11 straight years. WillowTree, a TELUS International Company’s clients include some of the best-known brands in the world, such as T Mobile, Mastercard, Capital One, HBO, Fox, Time Warner, PepsiCo, Regal Cinemas, Charles Schwab, Johnson & Johnson, Lidl, Wyndham Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Holiday Inn, Canadian Broadcasting Corp, Synchrony Bank, Edward Jones Investments, and National Geographic. These industry leaders trust WillowTree, a TELUS International Company to design and develop their websites, apps, internal systems and voice interfaces. Get Tobias’ book here: https://rb.gy/y4p29 The Sound of the Future: The Coming Age of Voice Technology Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

In today’s Strategy Skills podcast episode, Kris and Michael will share with you some key lessons you need to know related to the upcoming Mega Program called Innovating An Industrial Giant. This particular program is phase two as part of a larger series, phase one is called How to Sell Over $10 Million Consulting Studies, which we also called the Andrew program where all 214 episodes were already published on strategytraining.com. In today's session, we will get you up to speed on phase one. We also decided to separate this discussion into three parts: person, assets, and problem. So, in this first episode of this three-part series, our focus will be on the person—Andrew. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Explore the different career paths for consulting partners and the implications of each path. Learn why emulating well-known partners may lead to disappointment. Discover the career path options of propeller heads, administrators, and gurus. Discuss the fallacy of the 'guru' path and the challenges consulting partners face in becoming CEOs. Consider the importance of alignment with CEO goals when choosing career paths in consulting.

Explore the challenges faced by ex-consultants as they establish their own boutique consulting firms or join other firms. Learn about the implications of branding oneself as an ex-McKinsey consultant and strategies for leveraging past experience effectively. Discover the importance of establishing an independent reputation and focusing on the unique value your own firm can provide. Avoid the pitfalls of relying solely on past firm affiliations and learn how to build a successful consulting business based on present competence and problem-solving skills.

Outstanding management consultants have the skills of analysis, problem-solving, and communication, but what sets them apart is their artistic mindset. This podcast explores the approach used in well-managed strategy studies and emphasizes the importance of aligning choices with passion and purpose. It also discusses a new approach to problem-solving that considers emotions and the importance of commitment, working in isolation, and providing unique value to clients.

Learn how to handle difficult clients with respect and professionalism. Explore the impact of the Broken Windows theory on client relationships. Maintain a positive mindset and avoid judgment for success in the consulting industry. Discover strategies for navigating difficult client relationships and building trust.

This podcast explores the challenges consultants face when expressing differing viewpoints, using a power sector study as an example. It emphasizes the importance of offering valuable solutions to clients while minimizing disagreements. Strategies for managing disagreements within a consulting team are discussed, along with the significance of clear communication and prioritizing helping the client.