logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2023
9m 44s

552: How to hold networking conversation...

StrategyTraining.com & FirmsConsulting.com
About this episode

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss how to hold networking conversations

Networking calls/coffee chats are tricky. You should not be following the advice found for general recruitment. We insist our clients network with partners so most of the advice we provide is for networking with McKinsey and BCG partners. The reality is that partners are best equipped, and most influential, to assess a unique profile and make a judgement call on the spot. The danger is that if you do not impress the partner, you are very unlikely to go anywhere with further networking. The more atypical your profile, though, the greater the need to network with a partner, and the benefits far outweigh the risks.

Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Up next
Yesterday
796: You Cannot Join McKinsey Strategy (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Far too many candidates demonstrate poor knowledge of consulting by insisting that they want to work for McKinsey strategy and not operations or BTO. This is a flawed strategy which will only hurt their chances in the short, medium and long-term. This podcast explains why and how ... Show More
10m 40s
Jul 7
795: Ignoring partners in an interview (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
You have been brainwashed by every single forum and case book to assume that McKinsey wants a framework and set of hypotheses, that you have stopped listening as carefully to the interviewer and simply providing hypotheses even when the interview is not asking for them! Here are ... Show More
9m 41s
Jul 2
794: Evaluating your firm's training (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss consulting firm's training. Too often clients ask the wrong questions when it comes to assessing training at consulting firms: do smaller offices have poorer training, should I atten ... Show More
13m 17s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2022
210: Three career path options for consulting partners (Strategy Skills classics)
For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills where we discuss the 3 career path options that consultants face once they become partners. We discuss each career path and what it means for a consultant's career. These are differences that are crucial to kn ... Show More
13m 35s
Sep 2022
276: The most important output in a consulting study | management consulting project | benefits case (Strategy Skills classics)
For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we discuss one important thing you always need to present in all of your management consulting projects, a business case.   If you are not presenting a business case to a client, or a benefits case, I prefer the word ... Show More
10m 15s
Jan 2024
418: The most important output in a consulting study | management consulting project | benefits case (Strategy Skills classics)
For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we discuss one important thing you always need to present in all of your management consulting projects, a business case. If you are not presenting a business case to a client, or a benefits case, I prefer the word b ... Show More
10m 15s
Dec 2023
How To Network As An Introvert
It may be hard to believe, but Chris and I are actually total introverts. That said, we still manage to network, make connections, and have meaningful conversations in high-level rooms. In this episode, we share our top tips on stepping into events that spark action, starting con ... Show More
22m 21s
Jun 2023
E 190 Be a Super Connector With Executive Presence with Sarah Sofia Knepp
Our fabulously creative guest today is Sarah Sofia Knepp, EXPERT content creator and event designer.Sarah pivoted from politics to event design after planning her own wedding. She decided to start her own event-planning business and—starting from scratch in Charlotte, NC—soon lea ... Show More
41m 55s
Dec 2023
406: How to communicate recommendations (Strategy Skills classics)
For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we discuss how to communicate recommendations that are radical in nature. If the recommendations are presented too early, they are hypotheses with little data backing them and they can be easily challenged. If the re ... Show More
14m 21s
Oct 2019
Networking Doesn’t Have to Be a Drag
If you hate networking events, it may be comforting to hear that experts don’t think they’re a great way to build strong relationships anyway. There are more natural, less transactional ways to connect with people, especially inside your company. Getting to know colleagues in dif ... Show More
40m 51s
Aug 2023
5 Techniques for Networking Event Mastery
Greg and Debby are back again! This week, join them as they dive into tips for achieving success at networking events. They start by acknowledging the discomfort often associated with these situations and offer practical strategies to overcome it. Their advice includes adopting t ... Show More
21m 44s
Feb 2024
S12E30: What do Partners in consulting do - really?
Send us a textPartner in consulting are largely misunderstood. What do they do - really? Today, Jenny Rae breaks down the role of a Partner into 3 main functions. In addition, she shares:How long it takes to make PartnerCompensation for Partners& moreIf you want to get into consu ... Show More
9m 39s