Problem Solving o We help leaders solve their toughest and most urgent problems.

We have superior intellectual abilities and a practical sense of what works in complex organizations Achievement (Blue Devil Elite) o We strive to deliver distinctive and lasting client impact. This requires tremendous energy, determination, and judgment, particularly when working with multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines Personal Impact (Blue Devil Elite) o We work closely with a wide range of people in their daily jobs. This calls for strong communication skillsparticularly when addressing conflicting points of view. We are adept at building trusting relationships with clients to enlist their participation and support Leadership (Duke Lacrosse, Blue Devil Elite) o Leading people and fostering productive teamwork are critical to success here. Our leadership skills bring people together to drive positive change within organizations Duke Lacrosse Return from

Consulting Interview Preparation Why Consulting?. Walking through your resume: 1. Fit Tell me about a time you had personal impact? Tell me about a time you failed? Tell me about a time you had to deal with people who were opposed to your ideas? Tell me about a time you worked with a team to achieve something meaningful? Tell me about a time you had to deal with conflict with a workmate? Tell me about a time you had to give negative feedback to a workmate? Tell me about a time you had to work with a team to meet a deadline? Tell me about a time you solved a problem? Tell me about a time you had to be diplomatic? What is your greatest achievement? Tell me about a time you worked in a cross-cultural environment?

2. Case 1. Recap I just want to make sure I have all the data. I am thinking of our client as something similar to.is that the right way to be viewing this? Have I missed anything in the data? 2. Confirm objectives And our objective is to.. Are there any other objectives?

3. Pause Is it ok if I just take a moment to think about this problem? Take three deep breaths as you think about your framework 4. Structure the problem using problem specific vocab LOGIC & BREADTH Write out first and second level issues and build third level as you talk In addressing this problem there are 3 main areas we need to explore: A, B, and C In A, I would like to look at a1, a2, a3, and in particular it will help us to understand 3 rd level for detailed drivers. In B, I would like to look at b1, b2, and 3 and really get into these 3 rd level drivers In C,..and so on. 5. Prioritise Id like to look at B first as I think BBBBB issues are likely to drive this problem. Do you have a preference for where we start? 6. Listen to the interviewer Recap new info and confirm data (charts and tables) Breathe before answering questions Structure every answer Ask for a moment before starting a brainstorm or brief to CEO Write down every brainstorm Voice every assumption What else? 7. Work the numbers Take a deep breath before attempting the numbers Set up the math before working the calculations Do a super rough ball park as gross error check Show the so what? of the calculation Highlight the result and come back to it at the end 8. Synthesis Take a deep breath Our task was to.. Based on our investigations to date, our client should..which will deliver #### Because of 1, 2, and 3. The risks to this are But they can be mitigated by.which makes this attractive option Our next steps should be to more fully investigate X, Y , and Z