Modules Overview
Consulting 101 is developed to give the opportunity to spend 4 months as a consultant receiving the same kind of training and coaching as a supplement to your current job. It contains the core elements of the consulting toolbox - both in terms of Tackle & Solve and Engage & Mobilise.
During all modules we will be working on cases together - applying the learning directly to actual challenges.
module 1:
Scoping and structuring business challenges (into projects)
Understanding the context and the business challenge to solve
Scoping and structuring the approach
Being hypothesis-driven to focus working towards a recommendation
Selecting and prioritising the facts needed for decision making
Making a structured projectplan with key touch points
module 2
Insightful recommendations to senior management (in PPT)
Translating ideas and findings into a clear storyline for the recommendation
Using a storyboard to visualize the storyline
Making high quality PPT slides at "consulting standard"
Selecting the best way of illustrating key messages and data
Working efficiently and involving managers
module 3
Strategic thinking & value creation
Solving your business challenges using concrete strategic and financial frameworks
Applying the most common approaches to strategy development, commercial strategy,
operational efficiency and organisation
Ensuring value creation of strategic initiatives through financial transparency and
business cases
module 4
Managing strategic projects & engaging with key stakeholders
Managing the implementation of strategic initiatives
Engaging key stakeholders to drive decisions & processes
Handling difficult situations and resistance on your projects
Preparing and running engaging meetings and workshops to ensure involvement and buy-in
module 5
Presentation with impact
Making convincing presentations to senior people being both credible and relatable
Getting inspiration from great presenters
Setting an aspiration for your personal style
Practicing the elements of body language to stay grounded and impactful
Identifying blind spots in your appearance