Strategy Simplified

Send us a textWhat is the current 2020 management consulting job outlook? In this episode of Strategy Simplified, we take you through how consulting firms think about hiring in times of crisis. The good news: firms are still hiring! The bad news... well, you'll just have to listen to find out!Enjoy this insider look into the post-COVID consulting recruiting and hiring landscape (spoiler alert: management consulting is one resilient industry!).Resume Edits: tinyurl.com/resumeeditsFree Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprepAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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 textToday we're taking a look under the covers of Tapestry, Inc. -  formerly Coach, Inc. - the luxury fashion brand and parent company of Coach New York, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman.Coach is an icon in the world of luxury fashion brands, but can it survive in the current economic climate? What is the future of fashion retail? You'll have to listen to find out!Free Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsFree Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprepAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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-person interviews are so 2019. Welcome to the new normal, post-COVID: virtual interviews. If you have a virtual interview coming up, or just want to take your Zoom game to the next level, you're in the right place!No matter if your online interview is on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or another video conferencing app - we've got you covered with 6 tips to help you effectively prepare for your next virtual interview. Enjoy this engaging conversation with a friend of MC's, Dave Maung.Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprepInterview Prep: tinyurl.com/interview-prepAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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.

Explore the dynamic business strategies of PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, uncovering how each company has evolved over the years. Discover how Pepsi's expansion into snacks gives it a competitive edge. The discussion also delves into their financial health and future growth prospects, illustrating the challenges and advantages Pepsi faces in the fierce beverage market. It's a fascinating breakdown of what sets these two giants apart.

Send us a textThe biggest business news of this week is the potential Microsoft acquisition of TikTok's US operations. As the clock potentially ticks down on the popular app's availability in the US, there's one aspect of this conversation we don't think has gotten enough attention: how does Microsoft think about an acquisition like this? What are the factors it considers and questions it asks? Enter the world of Strategy Simplified and find out.Free Frameworks Guide: tinyurl.com/frameworks-guideJoin the next Strategy Sprint: tinyurl.com/strategy-sprintAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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 textCoca-Cola is a legacy brand that has seemingly seen nothing but success since the company's humble beginnings in the late 1800's. But if we take a look under the surface, is everything as it seems for the Coca-Cola Company, or is there more to the story?Crack open an ice-cold Coke and dive into this episode to hear our sugary-sweet recipe for success for Coca-Cola (spoiler: it's about more than just the brand!).Free Case of the Month: tinyurl.com/caseofthemonthFree Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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 textVirtual onboarding? What would have been considered outside the norm several months ago has now become the new normal. If you find yourself in a new remote work role, this episode could be a lifesaver for you!We provide 4 key steps to successfully start a job virtually. Implement these tips to create a sense of camaraderie, opportunity, skill-building, and ultimately, to achieve success in your new virtual role.Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprepFree Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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 textBaseball is back, and with it, a delectable excuse to nerd out on business strategy in a very different industry: professional sports! Ever wondered how professional sports teams make money? What kind of business is the business of sports? Stick with us as Jenny Rae dissects the business model of the world-famous Boston Red Sox, and what makes the franchise successful!Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprepFree Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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 textMany schools are uncertain of their plans for this year, leading some students to consider alternatives - one of those being a gap year. But pandemic or not, gap years are becoming increasingly en vogue. If you are, for any reason, contemplating a gap year in your future, this is the episode for you!In typical consulting fashion, we break out a pros and cons list: 3 definite drawbacks about taking a gap year, and 3 things that are intriguing about it. Are you considering a gap year? We'd love to hear about it - leave us a note at team@managementconsulted.com!Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprepResume Edits: tinyurl.com/resumeeditsAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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 do massive warehouses, long lines, and annual memberships have in common? They all work together to make up the giant retail enigma that is Costco. Today, we're taking a look under the hood at what makes the retailer a unicorn in its space (hint: it all boils down to the business model).What does the future hold for Costco? Why a membership model? How does Costco maximize the lifetime value of each customer? Dive into the show to have these questions answered, and much more.Free Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsBlack Belt: tinyurl.com/blackbeltinterviewAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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.