Strategy Simplified

Send us a textNegotiating your salary for a consulting role - can it be done? And which pieces can be negotiated - base pay, bonuses, benefits, etc.? In this episode, we go into detail about what you can and absolutely can not do when it comes to asking for more in consulting.Additional LinksBook a 30min 1:1 session with an MBB coach to develop your negotiation strategy: BUY NOWConsulting salary report - data for 60+ firms: VIEW HEREGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Send us a textThe Pyramid Principle® is a seminal concept in consulting for gaining stakeholder buy-in and motivating action. In this episode, we'll give a quick overview of the Pyramid Principle and key takeaways on why you should implement it into your emails, presentations, and meetings. Ready to drive action? Additional LinksExplore Pyramid Principle training with MC: CLICK HERE Get real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Send us a textIn this case interview example, the "client" is a Private Equity firm looking to take a bicycle helmet manufacturing company private. The candidate's task is to give the client a yes/no recommendation.Listen in as Silvia drives the case forward from initial structure to final recommendation. Grab a pen and paper to take notes, especially in the interviewer feedback portion of the session, because there are tons of learnings from the case.Additional LinksBlack Belt, the world's most effective case prep program: JOIN NOWCase interview training for universities: LEARN MOREHardHead Helmets case study: ACCESS PROMPTGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Send us a textBain & Company prides itself on being different compared to its top rivals, BCG and McKinsey. The firm has the frattiest culture out of the Top 3 - but what else sets Bain apart? Why should you choose Bain over McK/BCG? We've got a few reasons in this episode. Dive in now!Additional LinksBain salaries: SALARY GUIDELand a Bain offer with Black Belt, our advanced case prep program: JOIN NOWGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Send us a textIn this episode of Strategy Simplified, we're chatting with Aashav about a crisis moment he had when faced with a decision between Sales & Trading at J.P. Morgan and Consulting at EY-Parthenon. With two offers on the table, which did he choose - and why? Listen in to hear how he prepped for interviews for both firms, his decision-making process, and why he ultimately made the decision he did. Additional LinksAashav's decision-making matrix: HEREWork with an MBB coach to get interview-ready: LEARN MORE MC case walkthroughs on YouTube: WATCH NOWGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Send us a textWhat are the main difference when considering BCG vs McKinsey and Bain? There are a few critical distinctions that BCG holds over the other two MBB powerhouses. Listen in to hear them broken down.Additional LinksBCG salaries: SALARY GUIDELand a BCG offer with Black Belt, our advanced case prep program: JOIN NOWGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down for a conversation with Dr. Nikolaus Lang, a Senior Partner in BCG's Munich office, Global Leader of the firm's Global Advantage practice, and co-author of Beyond Great. We dive into a few of the 9 strategies outlined in the book and how organizations can apply them today to thrive in an era of economic nationalism, social tension, and technological revolution. Additional LinksCorporate Training with Management Consulted - take your team to the next level: LEARN MOREBuy Beyond Great: Nine Strategies for Thriving in an Era of Social Tension, Economic Nationalism, and Technological Revolution on Amazon: CLICK HEREGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Send us a textIf you're considering MBB firms, it's important to know how they stack up against each other. Are careers at McKinsey & Company different from working at Bain and BCG? How so? In this episode, we break it down. Additional LinksLand a McKinsey offer with Black Belt, our advanced case prep program: JOIN NOWMcKinsey salary info: SALARY GUIDEGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Send us a textLast week, we gave an overview of unstructured case interviews. Typically seen in a final round and given by a Principal or Partner, these interviews are often an unexpected curveball for candidates. Make sure you're prepared for these types of interviews by listening to this live demonstration of an unstructured case. In real-time, you'll see how one is run and gain valuable insights for your preparation.  Additional LinksBlack Belt, advanced case prep program - only a few spots left in Oct. cohort: JOIN NOWWork with an MBB coach to simulate an unstructured case interview: CLICK HERE500+ case studies to practice with: GET THE CASE LIBRARYGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Send us a textIn this entertaining and insightful conversation, we speak with Hans Dau, CEO of Mitchell Madison Group. MMG is a boutique performance improvement and strategic sourcing firm.  The episode covers:How companies can thrive in the midst of global supply chain disruptionWhat business schools need to be teaching to upskill the next generation of workersWhat Mitchell Madison is looking for in candidatesInsights about the future of consultingLearn more about Mitchell Madison Group here.Additional LinksCareers at Mitchell Madison: LEARN MORE Apply for roles at Stax, Inc: APPLY NOWBlack Belt, accelerated case prep program - only a few spots left in Oct. cohort: JOIN NOWGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.