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PEI, leadership skills - is it ok to describe a project that actually failed?

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Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 09, 2021) is from:
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Ciao Giorgio! 1st of all, I did plenty of activities with ESN Milano! (Did Erasmus in Politecnico). Brought me some memories back and a big smile! Now to the serious topic: the story sounds a priori okay. However, i ... (read entire answer)
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Recommended book

Books business concepts economics interpersonal skills leadership and development
Most recent answer on Apr 15, 2021
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Helena, I'll let the others recommend books, but I personally prefer articles. I think they're most interesting and help you learn more :) I recommend the following: https://www.spencertom.com/category/manage ... (read entire answer)
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Taking notes and documenting daily diaries - Who do you do it?

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Most recent answer on Aug 03, 2020
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Expert Financial Services | ex-FinTech Unicorn Manager | 250+ real interviews | 14y+ int work exp | ESCP Business School
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Expert Financial Services | ex-FinTech Unicorn Manager | 250+ real interviews | 14y+ int work exp | ESCP Business School
Hi Mike, excellent question for consultants as it's both very structured and about meeting goals! To answer you're questions: ad 1.: Yes, I start with a coffee too ;-) and then I write down what you want to to t ... (read entire answer)
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Is consulting a highly extroverted environment?

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Recent activity on Jun 02, 2019
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Anonymous, There's a lot of variety, and slow-deep thinkers certainly exist + thrive in consulting. Most consulting firms nowadays have their teams discuss their working norms (both at the start of the case and reg ... (read entire answer)
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Do most candidates who reach 2nd interviews have good interpersonal skills?

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Recent activity on Aug 15, 2018
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
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Hi, I would say that at the 2nd round the partners are more demanding to your interpersonal skills than the fresh managers of the 1st round. The partners in the last round are more experienced and they will challenge ... (read entire answer)
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