Monro Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Consulting firm embrace a meritocratic culture, and the “up or out” policy is widely used in consulting firm. Thus, relationships between consultants must be quite strained. How do consultants warm up these relationships? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen Cao Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) This is a very good question. Dealing with the fierce competition in consulting firms is no difference to that of any other companies at the workforce. Competition boosts the outcomes and encourages achievements. The relationships are more complex due to the fact that consulting firms normally staff two hires with similar background in the one single position and adopt "up or out" policy to select the smarter, more fit and productive person for career progression. It is the same in the investment banking division at large banks. The easiest way is to quickly differentiate oneself for client base, skill sets and other domains of the job role. I would also like to recommend a good reading book by Mila N. Baker: "Peer to Peer Leadership". The topic not just applies among peer colleagues but many extends to alumni network of colleagues in law firms and consulting firms. Edited February 7, 2018 by Chen Cao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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