In a Saturated Market, a Single Compelling Graphic Can...

Be Worth a Thousand Meandering Words.

When it comes to consulting proposals, true mastery lies not merely in pristine logic but in how one’s vision leaps from the page. Even if you aren’t a member of the Strategy Control Room Advanced (SCRA), our internal massive reading library, or Insider or Legacy member with access to our extensive proprietary video and audio training library we spent over 15 years putting together, you can benefit from the insights we’ve applied in putting together sale-worthy consulting proposals.

So, bend an ear, sharpen a quill, and consider these 13 tips on writing sale-worthy consulting proposals to outshine your competition:

1. Focus on the Client's Needs:

Understand the audience for your consulting proposal. Their biggest aches, aspirations, and constraints. While it's important to showcase your consulting firm's capabilities, demonstrate a deep understanding of potential client's business context, and tailor your content to meet their specific needs and expectations. Meeting in person, if possible, can provide deeper insights into potential clients' requirements and help you craft a more targeted proposal. It can enable you to tailor a proposal that resonates with their deepest priorities (which are often biased for each particular senior person on the client's side).

2. Quality Over Quantity:

High proposal volume often leads to lower quality. Endless pages of boilerplate banality are what you often see with consulting proposals that go nowhere. Instead of churning out numerous proposals, focus on creating fewer, well-thought-out proposals. This approach prevents a cut-and-paste mentality and ensures each proposal is designed with care and precision.

3. Involve the Right People:

Avoid having dedicated proposal teams that are disconnected from the operational realities of a project. Instead, rotate team members from ongoing similar studies to work on proposals. When contributors bring firsthand operational insight to the table, the resulting promises become grounded, authentic, and credible. Such frontline wisdom lends a sharper edge, ensuring your proposal stands out from competitors.

4. Differentiate Your Consulting Proposal:

Don’t settle for stale, industry-standard claims. Have a clear point of differentiation and drive it hard. Your consulting proposal should stand out by highlighting unique insights, methodologies, or capabilities that your firm offers. Write in a way so that any discerning reader thinks: This team sees the world differently.

5. Use Proposals as Strategic Tools:

A consulting proposal should serve as more than just a document to win business. It should be a strategic tool that positions your consulting firm as a thought leader and a trusted advisor. Aim for your proposal to become a reference document within the client organization, sparking discussions and guiding decision-making. Render it so robust, so insightful, that it evolves into a treasured reference within the client’s corridors.

6. Elegant Simplicity Amid Complexity: 

Simplicity is the hallmark of refined thinking. Communicate complex ideas in a straightforward manner. Avoid jargon and ensure that the proposal is easy to read and understand. Use clear, concise language to convey your message effectively. Make complexity approachable. Translate complexity into clean lines of reasoning, and sculpt your narrative so a layperson (or a rushed executive) still catches every crucial point.

7. Back-Up Promises with Resources:

Every promise requires a solid underpinning. Ensure that any resources or capabilities promised in the proposal are backed up by actual resources within your firm. Any hinted resource, promised capability, or vaunted tool must have substance behind it. Back your claims with evidence: internal experts ready to mobilize or proprietary analytics proven to deliver. Tangible proof, be it seasoned experts, validated analytics, or prior successes, builds credibility and trust with the client.

8. Clarity of Purpose from the Outset:

Start with a clear, concise statement of the problem and the value your solution provides: Here is the crux of the challenge, and here is the value we pledge to bring. Let no reader wade through a swamp of confusion before grasping the essence of what you are proposing.

9. The “Wow” Factor on Every Page of Your Consulting Proposal: 

As Kevin P. Coyne, former McKinsey worldwide co-head of strategy practice, shared in our in-depth programs likeHow to Solve Big ProblemsandHow to Become a McKinsey Partner (on StrategyTraining.com), you want to ensure there is at least one "WoW" moment for a client on every page or every slide of your proposal. It can be presented in written format or verbally, but it has to be there.  A striking insight, a novel metric, a new angle, something that compels a double-take and plants a seed of excitement.

10. A Story That Flows Like a River:

Structure your consulting proposal as a narrative unfolding in logical segments. From context-setting background to crystal-clear objectives, from approach to timelines and outcomes, each segment should follow naturally, ensuring your reader never loses the thread. Make it easy for potential clients to follow along.

11. Visual Engagement:

Words can only carry so much weight before the eyes need a break. Deploy clean visuals, concise slides, and crisp charts to help potential clients quickly grasp complex concepts and data. In a saturated market, a single compelling graphic can be worth a thousand meandering words. One of the huge benefits of using theSCRAis you have access to full studies, proposals, and centers of excellence to find compelling graphics to showcase an insight that can make you stand out.

12. Proof of Value. Not Platitudes:

Support your recommendations with evidence (market research, case studies, pilot results). Case studies whisper of past victories. Market research offers rich context. Pilot results bestow tangible credibility. Quantify potential returns where possible. The more solid your proof, the firmer your foundation in the client’s mind.

13. Promise a Tomorrow Worth Pursuing:

Present a forward-thinking view. Extend your vision beyond current pain points. Show how your consulting proposal anticipates shifting markets, guiding the client toward sustainable, long-term success. Inspire them not only to solve today’s problems but proactively prepare to handle tomorrow's problems and seize tomorrow’s opportunities.

By incorporating these insights, you can design consulting proposals that are not only compelling and persuasive but also strategically aligned with the client's needs and your firm's objectives. These principles are emphasized in Firmsconsulting's and StrategyTraining.com resources, such as our books (SCRA) and training programs, which aim to equip consultants and leaders with the skills needed to excel in consulting proposal writing and client attraction and retention.

Even if you never "step inside" the Strategy Control Room (Advanced) library, these principles and insights can refine how you approach writing proposals for internal initiatives or client-facing projects. By balancing strategic vision with practical steps, you can inspire confidence among stakeholders and ensure your efforts are grounded in measurable outcomes.

Speaking of consulting proposals, we have just released our new proposal, “Project to Better Serve Customers (Pilot, 28 Slides),” now available in the Strategy Control Room, Advanced Level. This document details a forward-looking approach designed to address Company 1’s core business challenges, including declining market share, stagnant revenue growth, and underperforming profit margins.

What’s Inside the New Proposal:

The project unfolds in two key phases to ensure a methodical, results-driven approach:

• Phase 1: High-Level Design & Business Case – Establish a strategic foundation, clarify objectives, and validate the potential ROI.

• Phase 2: Detailed Design & Implementation – Translate strategy into action, refine organizational structures, and set up processes that improve customer satisfaction and retention.

Core Objectives:

• Deep Market Insight: Gain a more nuanced understanding of evolving market dynamics to inform better decision-making.

• Enhanced Customer Segmentation: Develop precise customer segments, ensuring targeted solutions and messaging.

• Dedicated Customer Service Center: Create a centralized hub focused on delivering exceptional, value-added support and building long-term customer relationships.

We invite you to explore this proposal and other proposals within the SCRA and apply these lessons to your own work. 

HOW TO FIND "PROJECT TO BETTER SERVE CUTOMERS. PILOT" PROPOSAL:

1. Log in to The Strategy Control Room, Advanced Level, membership area.
2. See the "PROPOSALS" dropdown. 
3. Select "33 Project to Better Serve Customers. Pilot (28 SLIDES)."
4. The "Project to Better Serve Customers. Pilot" consists of 28 slides for the three documents.

If you are The Strategy Control Room, Advanced Level, member, here is the direct link to this particular update.

If you joined an Advanced Level of the Strategy Control Room today, you would find the most powerful strategy, problem-solving, consulting, and results-oriented leadership reading library in the world. The resources include:

• Michael's explanation slides for selected programs on StrategyTraining.com

• 12 full engagements

• Change Management Influence & Persuasion Center of Excellence 

• Detailed Business Case Methodology Center of Excellence 

• Encyclopedia of Strategy Analyses Center of Excellence 

• Corporate Training Center of Excellence

• One-Week Immersion: Consulting Onboarding / Consulting Mastery Center of Excellence

• 33 proposals

• Flipcharts

• Layout guides

• 17 strategy and problem-solving books which we do not make available anywhere else

• 2 brand new strategy and problem-solving books just released and not available anywhere else

• 11 book drafts never before available and not available anywhere else

• Case interview materials for Felix, Rafik, Samantha, and Sanjeev, case interview exhibits, case interview solutions

• The evolution of corporate strategy

• The business case toolkit

• Implementation and operation toolkit

• Corporate strategy toolkit

• Strategy maps

• And more 

Enroll as a Strategy Control Room Advanced Member

And if you are not yet an Insider or Legacy member and want to gain access to video and audio advanced programs on StrategyTraining.com we invite you to explore membership options (scroll down). We recommend to start with Insider or Legacy membership as a base membership and add the Strategy Control Room (Advanced Level) as an add-on when the time is right for you.

Take this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future. StrategyTraining.com resources can be transformative for your career, but it's up to you to make time to study the resources and focus on quick integration. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at team@firmsconsulting.com.

The Family Didn’t Trust Each Other, Let Alone the Buyer.

Every Move Felt Like Navigating a Minefield.

Building an electric car start-up: 9 new episodes

Building an electric car start-up is not for the faint of heart. Picture standing at the edge of an industry known for brutal competition, staggering costs, and relentless innovation. Then imagine stepping into it, not as a seasoned automaker but as an outsider. No connections. No experiences. No decades of industry knowledge.

This is exactly where Richard, a former MBB consultant and StrategyTraining.com Case Coaching Alum, found himself. And he came to us to see if we would join forces with him in pursuing this goal.

We did. And we’ve captured every single step of this audacious journey for you.

Nine new episodes (within Part 3) of the Building an Electric Car Start-Up program were just released. The stakes are high; the challenges are insurmountable for most. To move this venture forward, an uncommon level of problem-solving and business strategy thinking is required.

The Stakes:

Electric vehicles may very well represent the future of transportation, but they also embody some of the toughest questions in business:

• How do you build a brand from scratch in a field dominated by giants like Tesla?

• Can you align groundbreaking technology with mass-market appeal?

• What’s the path from an idea to a product that not only works in the short term but works in a sustainable way?

For Richard and us, co-building this business together, these are not abstract questions. They are existential ones.

The Challenges:

At every step, the obstacles are monumental. But in this particular part of the program, we will zoom in on roadblocks we had to deal with when we got to a point where we already raised 20 million dollars, decided to acquire an auto manufacturer, found a suitable acquisition target, and commenced negotiations. The key challenges we faced at this step of the journey included:

1. A Fragmented Family Business:
   The acquisition process began with the intent to secure a struggling, family-run automotive company, a business mired in disputes, poor record-keeping, and mismanagement. Every family member wanted a piece of the pie, and some actively sabotaged operations to get their way. Suppliers were alienated. Production lines stalled. Relationships fractured.

2. Negotiating with Ghosts:
   Stakeholders emerged from every corner: stepchildren, estranged cousins, even family members the owner hadn’t spoken to in years. Each one with demands, grudges, and strategies to tilt the deal in their favor.

3. When Dysfunction Meets Logistics:
   Procurement staff retaliated by halting essential orders. Suppliers, burned by the chaos, reallocated their production capacity to competitors. For a business that focused on creating customized high-end cars, a single missed shipment meant months, or even years, of setbacks.

4. Auditors That Miss the Mark:
   Adding insult to injury, the audit process was a disaster. Despite working with a reputable firm, the auditors team missed critical gaps in financial records and commingling of assets. A lack of basic checks plagued the due diligence. It felt like navigating a ship with no map, no compass, and holes in the hull.

Were we able to persevere?

Become the smartest and most influential person in the room with the StrategyTraining app. In today’s fiercely competitive world, you either grow or risk irrelevance. Designed for busy business professionals, our app and website delivers thousands of transformational episodes from ex-McKinsey, BCG, and banking leaders, with new training added weekly. Our programs are known for delivering uncommon and battle-tested insights and approaches. But we take it a step further. We teach you how you can develop such insights and approaches yourself, given your unique situation. Whether you’re commuting, traveling, between meetings or working out, turn your downtime into valuable self-investment with meaningful ROI. Stay ahead by learning the skills few in the world possess. The StrategyTraining app can help you stand out, stay relevant, and become indispensable. Enroll as an Insider and download the app today.

Why This Matters:

Most of us won’t launch an electric car company, but we all face challenges that test our resolve, ingenuity, and endurance. This program is not really about the auto industry. It’s about creative problem-solving, leadership, and strategy distilled from the frontlines of one of the most complex start-up journeys you could imagine.

Through these nine new episodes, you’ll gain:

• An unfiltered look at decision-making under pressure.

• A stronger ability to think like a strategy partner, no matter your field.

• Lessons that go beyond theory to show you the reality of implementation.

What’s at Stake for You?

Here’s the truth: watching this program can change how you see business. And it can change how you think about business.

Do you have the mental discipline to navigate uncertain waters? To see opportunity where others see only problems? To not give up where most people would. 

This is an invitation to challenge yourself.

Let’s face it: success isn’t handed to you and me. If it was, everyone would be successful.

It’s built one decision at a time. For example, a decision to invest in building the type of rare skills we teach on StrategyTraining.com.

Giving timestamps for 9 episodes will make this email way too long. So here are timestamps just for the last episode released so far (episode 25) to give you a taste of what is in store for you:

- Leveraging relationships with the owner (Episode 25, 0:40)
- Challenging family dynamics (Episode 25, 02:00)
- Classic torturous issue family businesses face (Episode 25, 04:30)
- Creating a family committee (Episode 25, 06:20)
- M&A discussions led to production problems (Episode 25, 06:56)
- The scabbles didn't end there (Episode 25, 07:49)
- How the family tried to sabotage the deal (Episode 25, 08:50)
- What sabotage of the deal efforts by the family members allowed us to do (Episode 25, 10:05)
- Family members taking steps to destroy the business (Episode 25, 11:00)
- Unique situation where shareholders have operating roles as well (Episode 25, 11:30)
- Dealing with accounting issues and liabilities (Episode 25, 13:00)
- Poor performance of the audit team (Episode 25, 14:30)

Get Started

If you are a member, access the new 9 episodes here or click the button below.

Building an Electric Car Start-Up (Insiders & Legacy Members)

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In addition to the powerful programs, there is also executive coaching program for more senior clients within our community, where you can work personally with Michael and me as you are pursuing your goal. This allows you to receive our mentorship and coaching as you develop your critical path and execute along the critical path. 

I often hear from members of the FC community that they did not apply for executive coaching with us because they are not as successful as some of our clients. I personally encourage you to apply. If you know my story and if you know us, it will not be a surprise to you that what we are looking for when selecting clients is not your level of success but the kind of person you are and what your intentions are as it relates to using the power and influence once you get it.

If you take a look at our 1-year long executive coaching program, where we work very closely with each client (1:1 in very small groups) as we progress from week to week towards particular goals, every client within a 1-year program is a prior coaching client. And some of those clients started with us while at university and we had the honor of being their guide throughout their entire career journey. Email team@firmsconsulting.com to apply.

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As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on your progress. Are you where you envisioned yourself? If not, it may be time to recalibrate for the year ahead. Persisting with the same strategies while expecting different outcomes rarely leads to meaningful change.

At StrategyTraining.com, we provide comprehensive training and expert guidance to accelerate your personal and professional growth, helping you realize your potential far beyond what can be achieved without our help.

- Our Strategy Control Room (Advanced) resources with premium books, studies, proposals and centers of excellence (our giant reading library) is a powerful reference and reading library.
- Our expansive library of video and audio training focuses on teaching you in-depth the kind of skills very few people in the world have.
- Our Strategy & Consulting AI system is trained on proprietary data and gives you quick outputs to speed up your decision-making and work.
- Our executive coaching program for selected clients is an opportunity to work closely with Michael and me as you are working towards your goal.

All these products and programs work together to equip you with the resources and support to design a transformative and cohesive plan for your career and life, and execute it effectively.

Our structured approach enhances your decision-making, uncovers and amplifies your unique strengths, helps you build a unique set of skills that almost no one has, and delivers the clarity needed to identify opportunities and tackle challenges with confidence. These resources are a blueprint for achieving outcomes that would be difficult, if not impossible, to accomplish without working with us.

The upcoming year holds tremendous potential, but realizing that potential requires deliberate action and expert guidance. Our products and programs are designed to guide your transformation, but the first step starts with you.

Take this opportunity to invest in your future. If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Reach out anytime at team@firmsconsulting.com. Let’s make the year ahead your most impactful yet.

Developing a Financial Services Strategy Proposal

We have just released Developing a Financial Services Strategy Proposal (109 SLIDES). It is accessible within the Strategy Control Room, Advanced Level.
 

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This winning proposal template/example is unique. The goal was to impress the private equity firm which had purchased the retailer, and serve as their advisor rather than working for the retailer, which was planning an expansion into financial services. The proposal, which is detailed and research-intensive, was meant to help the PE executives who sat on the retailer's board understand that what they were proposing could be repeated across the continent. 

While our primary focus is on retail banking integration, the frameworks and methodologies presented here can be adapted to analyze any retail-based service integration strategy. We will outline how to grow financial services to 50% of revenue across a consumer base of the client.

The objective is to grow the business while increasing returns and managing risk sustainably and present it in a structured, approachable manner that any business leader can understand and apply.

This will serve as an anchor study alongside other transformational business cases within our knowledge management system, which, based on a lot of requests, was made accessible to our clients via the Strategy Control Room Advanced.

The study shows how to analyze market opportunities, manage risks, and scale operations while maintaining sustainable growth, which is fundamental to any major business transformation.

This proposal breaks down the process into manageable, actionable steps. It's designed to be valuable not just for those in financial services but for anyone interested in understanding how to successfully integrate new service lines into existing business models.

HOW TO FIND DEVELOPING A FINANCIAL SERVICES STRATEGY PROPOSAL:

1. Log in to The Strategy Control Room, Advanced Level, membership area.
2. See the "PROPOSALS" dropdown. 
3. Select "Developing a Financial Services Strategy Proposal."
4. The Developing a Financial Services Strategy Proposal consists of 109 slides.

If you are The Strategy Control Room, Advanced Level, member, here is the direct link to this particular update.

If you joined an Advanced Level of the Strategy Control Room today, you would find the most powerful strategy, problem-solving, consulting, and results-oriented leadership reading library in the world. The resources include:

• Michael's explanation slides for selected programs on StrategyTraining.com

• 12 full engagements

• Change Management Influence & Persuasion Center of Excellence 

• Detailed Business Case Methodology Center of Excellence 

• Encyclopedia of Strategy Analyses Center of Excellence 

• Corporate Training Center of Excellence

• One-Week Immersion: Consulting Onboarding / Consulting Mastery Center of Excellence

• 32 proposals

• Flipcharts

• Layout guides

• 17 strategy and problem-solving books which we do not make available anywhere else

• 2 brand new strategy and problem-solving books just released and not available anywhere else

• 11 book drafts never before available and not available anywhere else

• Case interview materials for Felix, Rafik, Samantha, and Sanjeev, case interview exhibits, case interview solutions

• The evolution of corporate strategy

• The business case toolkit

• Implementation and operation toolkit

• Corporate strategy toolkit

• Strategy maps

• And more 

Enroll as a Strategy Control Room Advanced Member

And if you are not yet an Insider or Legacy member and want to gain access to video and audio advanced programs on StrategyTraining.com we invite you to explore membership options (scroll down). We recommend to start with Insider or Legacy membership as a base membership and add the Strategy Control Room (Advanced Level) as an add-on when the time is right for you.

Take this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future. StrategyTraining.com resources can be transformative for your career, but it's up to you to make time to study the resources and focus on quick integration. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at team@firmsconsulting.com.

The Bright Glare Of Powerful People And Industry Giants Is A Double-Edged Sword. They Reward Results...

But Have Little Patience
For Anything Less

We just released a full new Insider program (a 3-part program)...

33-Page Workbook: This program also comes with a powerful 33-page downloadable workbook. You will see it as a downloadable document on the program page the way you can access workbooks for Innovators vs. Summarizers and Overcome the Fear of Failure. I highly recommend you download and print the workbook and use it as you work through the program. You will get even more value out of the program this way. Our workbooks also go deeper into certain areas covered in the program, so you will be missing out if you don't go through them.

Now let me share more details about this new 3-part Insider program (the full program was just released for Insiders): 

What would you do if you held the keys to a media asset so compelling that it caught the attention of the world’s most influential figures?

Imagine your creation, something with the quality of HBO and the reach of the biggest streaming giants, generating tens of millions of views and being celebrated on social media by the likes of Elon Musk.

Sounds like a dream, right?

But here’s the catch:

Each episode costs $100,000 to produce.

The business is teetering on the edge of profitability, and the ever-present shadow of AI looms over the industry, threatening to drive the value of content-only businesses way down.

Add to this the uncertainty of whether these views were sparked by grassroots admiration or the fleeting endorsement of a few powerful voices.

The question our client asked cuts straight to the heart of the matter:

What are the non-obvious ways to turn these assets and relationships into a sustainable business?

The stakes are high:

1. Trust is Fragile
   Trust with notable public figures and collaborators hangs by a thread. Without contracts locking in support, even the most promising relationships can vanish overnight.

2. A Limited Financial Runway
   How long can you sustain $100,000 per episode without significant revenue? Every dollar spent raises the stakes higher, and the clock is ticking.

3. AI and the Content Apocalypse
   Can you ensure your creations remain valuable, or will they become just another casualty in a rapidly evolving digital landscape?

4. The Weight of Partnership
   Even with a trusted co-producer who has a proven track record in linear TV, differing goals and expectations could derail progress. Success in one medium doesn’t guarantee success in another.

The challenges are relentless:

• Are you willing to bet on a business model that hasn’t proven itself?

• How do you secure relationships built on trust when the promises aren’t written in ink?

• Can you handle the relentless scrutiny of powerful partners who expect results, not excuses?

The cost of failure?

It’s not just financial.

It’s reputational.

The bright glare of powerful people and industry giants
is a double-edged sword. They reward results
but have little patience for anything less.

Our client stands at a pivotal moment. Does he double down, risking it all to find the one non-obvious play that turns potential into profit? Or does he try to pivot, attempting to leverage trust, relationships, and proven ability to create value to seize a completely different kind of opportunity?

The answer lies in the choices he makes now.

The contracts he negotiates, the risks he takes, and the relationships he builds will determine whether this is a fleeting story of what might have been or the beginning of a successful media business that stands the test of time.

This is the kind of story you can’t help but follow. The stakes are personal, the risks are enormous, and the outcomes are uncertain.

And yet, if the client is willing to reflect deeply, adapt boldly, and act decisively, the rewards could be extraordinary.

Here are some time stamps as you work through the program to help you not miss important points: 

• What is often more important than an answer to your question? (01:00, Ep 1)

• Client's question (02:00, Ep 1)

• Dissecting the question. This is an example that will allow you to read important information more thoughtfully and critically (03:37, Ep 1)

• Identifying hidden risks (05:58, Ep 1)

• Key questions to ask when dissecting information (07:00, Ep 1)

• The biggest red flag (10:30, Ep 1)

• The first rule of investing (11:52, Ep 1)

• Important things to consider when evaluating a partner's experience/expertise (14:15, Ep 1)

• Revenue and profit considerations (16:00, Ep 1)

• Hidden costs (17:25, Ep 1)

• The future of content businesses (18:05, Ep 1)

• The starting point in interrogating this opportunity, analyzing it further, and looking for non-traditional ways to create value (00:15, Ep 2)

• What you should consider to help you determine how far you want to go with this (01:15, Ep 2)

• The sense of purpose will change (02:35, Ep 2)

• The starting point (03:10, Ep 2)

• What you need to understand about your business partner (04:00, Ep 2)

• Choosing a business model (05:16, Ep 2)

• Degrees of freedom (07:50, Ep 2)

• What sets us apart at FC that you can apply and should apply in your life and career (11:05, Ep 2)

• Not being inquisitive (00:30, Ep 3)

• What you need to know when working with powerful people (02:17, Ep 3)

• Angles you can take (02:38, Ep 3)

• What powerful people look for (03:25, Ep 3)

• Remuneration (04:30, Ep 3)

• An important thing to think about (04:55, Ep 3)

• The question to ask (05:45, Ep 3)

• Contracts (06:11, Ep 3)

• Important considerations related to relationships with powerful people (06:46, Ep 3)

• A bone melting glare (08:00, Ep 3)

• What happens when powerful people trust you (08:36, Ep 3)

• A way forward (09:10, Ep 3)

• How owners of the business evaluate you (10:10, Ep 3)

• Playing sports with powerful people story and the crucial lesson here (11:00, Ep 3)

• What creation of value depends on (14:00, Ep 3)

• It always comes back to this one thing (15:25, Ep 3)

• How to draw different insights from this program (16:00, Ep 3)

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If you're an Insider member, this program is now available in your account on StrategyTraining.com.

Not a member yet? Enroll here: www.strategytraining.com (scroll to membership options and select Insider or Legacy level to immediately access this program).

Not ready to join as an Insider or Legacy member yet? But want to have 12 months access to this single program? Rent this individual program here. Use code NEW to get a special new release discount. Within 30 days of purchase, you can apply the amount spent on this individual program towards Insider annual membership, which will unlock the entire Insider library on StrategyTraining.com and Strategy Training apps (email team@firmsconsulting.com within 30 days of purchase of this single program if you want to take advantage of this opportunity).

We care about your success and are here to support you. Feel free to reach out with questions at team@firmsconsulting.com.

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The MasterPlan Advanced: new episodes

We just released new episodes of The MasterPlan Advanced, bringing the total to 26 episodes. Over the past seven years, we have introduced three transformative programs within The MasterPlan series.

Core Programs

• The MasterPlan (available to Insiders and Legacy members)

• Implementing the MasterPlan (available to Insiders and Legacy members)

• A MidLife Strategy Update (exclusive to Legacy members)

New Additions

We are now introducing two significant new additions to the MasterPlan universe:

• The MasterPlan Advanced (for Insiders & Legacy members)

• The MasterPlan: Next Level (members-only book exclusive to the SCR (A) members)

Disclaimer: Please note that we are not licensed financial planners or advisors. We share information based on our own experiences and the insights we've gained from working with clients all over the world. We strongly recommend consulting with qualified professionals before making any investment decisions or significant life choices.

In these new episodes, we dive into the following:
- Spouses having compatible careers (Episode 25 2:50)
- Combining having a family and managing a successful career (Episode 25 5:00)
- Building long-term relationships (Episode 25 6:15)
- Managing a personal crisis (Episode 25 7:00)
- Dealing with a demanding spouse while having a stressful career (Episode 25 9:40)
- Setting boundaries: implementing the red line (Episode 25 10:50)
- Crossing the line (Episode 25 12:25)
- Spiraling down (Episode 25 13:10)
- Facing personal ruin while managing a demanding career and being responsible for a 3-year-old child (Episode 25 14:00)
- How identities are shaped and shifted (Episode 25 15:10)
- A common mistake clients who immigrate to the US make (Episode 26 1:10)
- Something that is not really a choice (Episode 26 3:00)
- What causes identity shifts (Episode 26 4:50)
- How often identity shifts happen (Episode 26 5:30)
- When identity shift often happens for clients who immigrate from Asia to the US (Episode 26 6:00)
- Why we decided identity shift was necessary (Episode 26 9:00)
- Strategy that resulted in getting a coveted US20 million government loan (Episode 26 15:00)
- Counterintuitive things we have done to close the $20 million deal (Episode 26 21:11)
- And more

Program Distinctions

These programs serve distinct purposes, building upon each other to provide a comprehensive MasterPlan development and implementation path.

• The MasterPlan and Implementing the MasterPlan are the foundational programs that introduce core concepts and strategies for personal and professional growth, setting the stage for further exploration and application.

• The Midlife Strategy Update provides a detailed case study of developing and implementing The MasterPlan during midlife (around age 45).

• The MasterPlan: Next Level is a members-only book exclusively available to the Strategy Control Room (Advanced Level) members. It significantly updates and refines the concepts from the original program, serving as a bridge to The MasterPlan Advanced. It includes robust exercises designed to baseline your life, providing a practical framework for assessing and planning your growth.

• The MasterPlan Advanced can help you bring your MasterPlan to the next level. It is designed for those seeking a more in-depth understanding and ready to apply advanced strategies to their personal and professional lives.

The MasterPlan Program Impact and Evolution

The original MasterPlan and Implementing the MasterPlan have consistently been the most viewed programs on StrategyTraining.com, receiving outstanding feedback for their transformative impact on our members' professional journeys and life strategies. A MidLife Strategy Update holds the record for the most viewed among Legacy offerings. The MasterPlan Advanced was born from the experiences Michael and I have had over the last two years while updating our own MasterPlans for the next few decades and working with executive clients through the same process.

The MasterPlan Advanced introduces powerful new concepts around investing, relationships, building a strong family unit, and more. It is a full new program being released in parallel with "The MasterPlan: Next Level" (SCR (A) members-only book).

Don't Want to Work on This Alone?

In addition to these programs, there is also The MasterPlan Acceleration executive coaching program, where you can work personally with Michael and me as you develop your MasterPlan. This allows you to receive our mentorship and coaching on each aspect of your MasterPlan, taking into account your unique set of assets, your life's purpose (including helping you figure out what your life's purpose is), and your unique situation. The program is designed to allow clients to see the opportunities and risks they may otherwise miss, and develop new powerful ways of thinking and making decisions.

I often hear from members of the FC community that they did not apply for executive coaching with us because they are not as successful as some of our clients. I personally encourage you to apply. If you know my story and if you know us, it will not be a surprise to you that what we are looking for when selecting clients is not your level of success but the kind of person you are and what your intentions are as it relates to using the power and influence once you get it.

If you take a look at our 1-year long executive coaching program, where we work very closely with each client (1:1 in very small groups) as we progress from week to week towards particular goals, each client within a 1-year program is a prior coaching client. And some of those clients started with us while at university and we had the honor of being their guide throughout their entire career journey. Apply here.

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The MasterPlan Advanced (Insiders & Legacy Members)

If you are joining as a new member, start with:

• The MasterPlan 

• Then Implementing the MasterPlan

• A MidLife Strategy Update (if you are a Legacy member)

• Then, The MasterPlan: Next Level (if you are a SCR (A) member)

• And The MasterPlan Advanced to make the most of this seminal program

To access The MasterPlan Advanced, enroll below (scroll down to membership options and select Insider or Legacy).

www.strategytraining.com

As we approach the last 4 months of the year, it's wise to reflect on our progress and make adjustments if needed. Continuing with the same approach and expecting different results will not work. 

The MasterPlan series provides a comprehensive framework for personal and professional growth. It offers a structured approach to developing a cohesive career and life plan, refining your decision-making process, and identifying your unique strengths and advantages. By following The MasterPlan, you can gain clarity and direction, enabling you to make the most of the remaining year and beyond.

Take this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future. The MasterPlan can be transformative, but it's up to you to take action. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at team@firmsconsulting.com.

This is how the transition to self-employment needs to happen...
With Paying Clients in Hand

Imagine this moment...

You’re flying over the Andes, en route to Santiago and beyond, when an unexpected LinkedIn message pings in. Someone found your chapter in a book you co-published with us, and they want more. They’re asking to follow your content, engage in conversation, and now, you’ve got a Zoom call scheduled for next week. This isn’t just idle chatter. This could be your first paid coaching client.

One of our clients found themselves in a situation like this. They followed the strategy we teach (leveraging their chapter), even without posting content. Suddenly, someone reached out. They hadn’t even started building an audience yet, and now, here was a real opportunity knocking.

Their mind raced: What should I ask on the call? How do I turn this conversation into something meaningful, maybe even a coaching relationship? How much should I charge in case of a coaching relationship? 

You can probably feel the excitement and the tension. This is the exact moment where your corporate knowledge, your unique expertise, and our publishing strategy converge into something powerful. You haven’t left your job yet, but opportunities are already lining up.

It’s the moment where you’re not just writing a chapter. You’re laying the groundwork for a new career, one where clients come to you, and they’re ready to pay to work with you because you have already demonstrated your expertise and the value you can deliver.

So, what happens next?

This is the precise process we’ve designed: to help you create real-world opportunities, to have those calls with prospective clients scheduled, and to not start from zero when you make the leap to self-employment. No guesswork. No ‘starting from scratch.’

Instead, you can have paying clients in hand before you even walk out the door of your current role.

We’ve done this. We’ve seen it happen time and time again. And now, it’s your turn.

In this 3 part Legacy program, we focus on signing your first client when moving to self-employment, including:

- What protects you from burnout (Episode 1, 6:00)
- Conditions that must be met before you know if you are focusing on the right market (Episode 1, 9:00)
- Being stuck in a green card process example (Episode 1, 9:30)
- Crucial criterion when selecting the market (Episode 1, 11:40)
- Dangers of intoxicating freedom and how to avoid a mistake many new business owners make (Episode 1, 13:15)
- Questions to ask yourself to determine what you should focus on (Episode 1, 17:00)
- The foundation of how to help people (Episode 2, 0:50)
- Key distinction of why people come to you (Episode 2, 2:00)
- What many mentors don't do, but they must (Episode 2, 6:30)
- A tell where you know a client is heading in the wrong direction (Episode 2, 9:50)
- The key thing to do to prevent large losses (Episode 2, 12:00)
- A formula to use with clients (Episode 2, 14:30)
- How to structure the conversation with a potential client (Episode 3, 1:30)
- The approach to use to collect the information you need to advise the client (Episode 3, 2:50)
- A powerful technique we use with clients to get the data needed to provide informed guidance and coaching (Episode 3, 4:50)
- Structuring the coaching program with a client (Episode 3, 7:20)
- Why session-by-session coaching is not effective and how you can explain it to a client (Episode 3, 9:20)
- Something you must never do when agreeing to coaching engagement (Episode 3, 10:50)
- Technology to use (Episode 3, 12:30)
- What people think helps but actually hurts the effectiveness of coaching sessions (Episode 3, 13:15)
- What adds value to coaching (Episode 3, 14:00) 

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If you're a Legacy member, the full program (Parts 1, 2 and 3) is now available in your account on StrategyTraining.com.

Not a Legacy member yet? Enroll here: www.strategytraining.com (scroll to membership options).

And if you want to be a co-author in the next book we are putting together with some of our outstanding senior clients, you can learn more and apply here. This is the type of book that this client was a part of. Our signature books with selected senior clients. 

We’re committed to your success and are here to support you. Feel free to reach out with questions at team@firmsconsulting.com.

Thank you for being part of the StrategyTraining community.

Access New Program (Legacy Members)

P.S. If you are an Insider, you can upgrade to Legacy and come back to Insider WITHOUT losing Insider status. To upgrade, you can go to the Legacy section on StrategyTraining.com, the system will offer an option to upgrade. The system will also automatically use any credit you have associated with your Insider account towards Legacy membership. As a Legacy member, you will not only unlock additional programs within the Legacy membership area but will be able to submit 2 questions per month and receive tailored input from Michael or me, taking into account the specifics you shared of your unique situation. That alone is worth a lot more than the cost of the upgrade. You can get personalized guidance twice a month. If, down the road, you want to switch back from Legacy to Insider, please email team@firmsconsulting.com so we can ensure your Insider status is retained (provided there are no gaps in membership).

We have just started the release of a new book, 251 Case Interview Quizzes: Test Your Readiness for McKinsey, BCG, Bain et al. (416 PAGES), exclusively available in the Strategy Control Room, Advanced Level. Part 1 of 3 was released.
 

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How do you know if you are ready for a McKinsey, BCG, Bain et al. case interview?

Preparing for management consulting case interviews with McKinsey & Co, Bain & Co, The Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte S&O, EY-Parthenon, PWC Strategy&, and the like, is a long and difficult process. The advice in this book applies across all management consulting firms, with a particular focus on the major strategy firms.

Why did we write this book? Practicing just one case with a good practice partner can take up to 90 minutes, with 45 minutes for each applicant to solve a case and receive feedback. This often becomes tiring when this is usually the only way to test your case skills. Applicants can often burnout from practicing, trying to find good practice partners and scheduling practice sessions. In our experience, it helps to have case interview quizzes to self-test yourself. 

There are 251 quizzes in this book. Each quiz introduces a case or interview situation, and either presents options or multiple choice answers for the readers. The quizzes are divided into 3 parts and they should be completed in the order presented.

Part 1: Readiness Quiz: Take this quiz before you start practicing cases or submit your application. The quiz tests how well you know the industry, application process and case interviews. If you do poorly, it means you are not ready to reach out to the firms. In other words, if you reach out you may hurt your chances. Yet, don’t worry. Just relax and know that everyone starts from a weak base. With dedicated effort and careful planning, you will improve.

Part 2: Preparation Quizzes: Take these quizzes after you have started learning about case interviews and have practiced a few cases with case partners (or worked through the first few cases within The Consulting Offer, Season 1, with Felix). Though, you have not yet mastered cases and have time to fix problems. It’s easier to appreciate the advice in these quizzes once you have started practicing. Therefore, make sure you have started practicing before diving into these quizzes. These quizzes explain best practices for case interview preparation, which you can incorporate into your regimen. 

Part 3: Practice Quizzes: Take these quizzes when you believe you are ready to interview. In other words, you believe you have mastered cases. They are designed to push you to a higher level, explain advanced skills and introduce elegant solutions and frameworks that impress interviewers. These quizzes offer a realistic feel for cases, especially final-round cases with senior partners. Most final-round interviews are done by partners who will make the final decision. So it’s best to prepare for interviews with partners. It’s fine to celebrate passing the first or second round, but you must be ready for the partner round.

HOW TO FIND 251 CASE INTERVIEW QUIZZES: TEST YOUR READINESS FOR MCKINSEY, BCG, BAIN ET AL. (416 PAGES):

1. Log in to The Strategy Control Room, Advanced Level, membership area.
2. Click on the 3 dots in the upper-right corner.
3. Click on the "STRATEGY MANUALS" button.
4. Find and select "251 Case Interview Quizzes: Test Your Readiness for McKinsey, BCG, Bain et al. (416 PAGES)"

If you are The Strategy Control Room, Advanced Level, member, here is the direct link to these particular update.

If you joined an Advanced Level of the Strategy Control Room today, you would find the most powerful strategy, problem-solving, consulting, and results-oriented leadership reading library in the world. The resources include:

• Michael's explanation slides for selected programs on StrategyTraining.com

• 12 full engagements

• Change Management Influence & Persuasion Center of Excellence 

• Detailed Business Case Methodology Center of Excellence 

• Encyclopedia of Strategy Analyses Center of Excellence 

• Corporate Training Center of Excellence

• One-Week Immersion: Consulting Onboarding / Consulting Mastery Center of Excellence

• 31 proposals

• Flipcharts

• Layout guides

• 17 strategy and problem-solving books which we do not make available anywhere else

• 2 brand new strategy and problem-solving books just released and not available anywhere else

• 11 book drafts never before available and not available anywhere else

• Case interview materials for Felix, Rafik, Samantha, and Sanjeev, case interview exhibits, case interview solutions

• The evolution of corporate strategy

• The business case toolkit

• Implementation and operation toolkit

• Corporate strategy toolkit

• Strategy maps

• And more 

Enroll as a Strategy Control Room Member

And if you are not yet an Insider or Legacy member and want to gain access to video and audio advanced programs on StrategyTraining.com we invite you to explore membership options (scroll down). We recommend to start with Insider or Legacy membership as a base membership and add the Strategy Control Room (Advanced Level) as an add-on when the time is right for you.

Take this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future. StrategyTraining.com resources can be transformative for your career, but it's up to you to make time to study the resources and focus on quick integration. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at team@firmsconsulting.com.

This is the moment you step out from behind the corporate veil, find the partner who will help you build something extraordinary.

Imagine this...

You’re standing at the precipice of a new life. After years of climbing the corporate ladder, working 12+ hour days, being constantly on call, and barely having enough time to be with your family. After years of feeling scared that you will be laid off, seeing your friends losing their jobs, and always having this fear in your chest that you will be next. Feeling exhausted from having to navigate never-ending behind-the-doors politics, something you never mastered or don't truly care to get good at, you’re now quietly, finally, laying the groundwork to step out and launch something of your own.

And finally, be free.

The prospect of freedom and of being able to do the work you want to do is exhilarating.

But it’s also scary.

As any seasoned leader knows, no great business is built alone. And most new businesses fail pretty quickly.

You feel you need a partner. Someone to share the load when things get tough or if you need a sick day. Someone to challenge your ideas and bring theirs to the table. Someone to see your blind spots and not let you carry on for too long in the wrong direction.

Someone to help bring your vision to life.

But how do you find THE ONE?

Not just any business partner but the right business partner.

The one who will complement your strengths. The one who will not drain a business savings account over the weekend to escape the country. The one who will fill the gaps in your skill set and stand by your side when you are going through a rough patch.

The one who will have not only their best interests at heart, but also yours.

Finding a business partner is about far more than drafting an agreement or splitting equity. It’s about your ability to pick the right person and do your part to build the relationships.

The most successful partnerships aren’t born from convenience.

The most successful relationships are forged through shared values, trust, and having each other's best interests at heart.

In this program, we’ll guide you through the process of finding your business partner. You’ll discover what makes a successful partnership and the pitfalls to avoid. And, most importantly, "the place" where most long-term great business partners are found.

If going on your own is something you are planning and plotting, beyond the strategy and logic, there's something deeper driving you to go on your own.

A yearning to finally be free.

Free from the confines of the corporate world that, despite its rewards, has mostly left you with a feeling that you are NOT in the right place, with the right people, doing the right work. 

You want to finally build a life that allows you to do the work you want to do and be with people you want to be with and be at a place you want to be at 80% of the time, not 20% of the time.

Where every decision is an expression of you.

Where you don't have to make choices and decisions that make you sick to your stomach because this is what is expected or this is what your boss wants you to do.

Where finally, THERE IS NO BOSS.
 

There is just you, your work, your contribution.

A life where you mostly work on projects that fill you with energy, instead of draining it. A life where your work and who you are finally align.

This is the start of an adventure.

A high-stakes quest, where the prize is not just a successful business but the key to your personal freedom and to finally feeling that you are doing what you came here to do.

This is YOUR moment.

And we’re here to help you find the partner who will help you make that dream a reality.

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If you're a Legacy member, Parts 1, 2, and 3 are now available in your account on StrategyTraining.com.

Not a Legacy member yet? Enroll here: www.strategytraining.com (scroll to membership options).

We’re committed to your success and are here to support you. Feel free to reach out with questions at team@firmsconsulting.com.

Thank you for being part of the StrategyTraining community.

Access New Program (Legacy Members)

Do you risk your relationship with the only family member who has always been on your side to...

Make a Stand for Your Truth

The second and final part of the new Legacy program, Why We Often Punish Our Greatest Supporter in Life, has been released, exclusively available to Legacy members on StrategyTraining.com.

Imagine this... you're a corporate leader, used to making tough decisions, managing people, and balancing priorities. But what happens when the real test of your leadership comes not from the boardroom but from the one place you least expect, your family?

One of our Legacy members faced such a dilemma, and it’s the kind of situation that stops you in your tracks and clouds your judgment.

After years of personal struggle, living a double life to keep the peace in a deeply conservative family, Josh (name changed to protect privacy) finally started to see a light.

Slowly, doors opened, bridges mended.

But just as things seemed to be improving, an unexpected challenge hit. One that shattered Josh's hopes for finally being accepted.

Josh's brother is getting married, which is generally a joyous occasion. But there's one glaring problem. The invitation, addressed only to Josh, excludes Josh's life partner of 13 years, the person with whom Josh shares every part of his life.

The reason?

A secret that could tear the family apart if revealed.

The stakes are high. Should he attend the wedding alone, once again hiding a critical part of who he is?

Or refuse the invitation, risking a final rift that could cut ties with his family forever?

Now, here’s the twist... 

The brother who has always stood by Josh, the only true ally in the family, supports this decision to keep things quiet.

The brother who convinced Josh's parents to reconnect with Josh after years of estrangement is asking for silence, all for the sake of keeping the peace on his wedding day.

So, what do you do?

Do you risk your relationship with the only family member who has always been on your side to stand for what you believe in?

Or do you stay silent and protect the fragile peace that has only just begun to form and hope that things will improve over time?

The same qualities that make great leaders successful are needed to handle this situation. And in this program, we will explore these questions and more, helping you steer the challenges of your career and the personal battles that shape your life.

Are you ready to tackle the most difficult questions you may ever face?

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If you're a Legacy member, this program is now available in your account on StrategyTraining.com.

Not a Legacy member yet? Enroll here: www.strategytraining.com (scroll to membership options).

We care about your success and are here to support you. Feel free to reach out with questions at team@firmsconsulting.com.

Thank you for being part of the StrategyTraining community.

Access New Program (Legacy Members)

P.S. If you are an Insider, you can upgrade to Legacy without losing your Insider status. Simply visit the Legacy section on StrategyTraining.com, where any credits on your account will automatically apply to the upgrade. As a Legacy member, you'll unlock additional programs and can receive personalized guidance twice a month from Michael or me, tailored to your unique situation. If you ever wish to return to Insider, just email us to retain your status, provided your membership remains continuous.

We have just released Part 4 of Executive Update 1 for the Corporate Strategy for Asset/Wealth Management Study in the Strategy Control Room, Advanced Level.
 

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Every so often, we release a study that is so powerful, so fundamental, that if you take the time to read it multiple times and really understand what it was teaching and how it was teaching it, it will teach you a primary/core skill that will change your ability to operate as a seasoned professional with a deeply analytical mind.

This is one of those studies.

The study focuses on asset management within financial services, an area that is becoming increasingly important worldwide as income levels rise. In this study, we are going to analyze an asset manager that is growing at a slower rate than competitors in one of the most dynamic markets in the world. And because it is growing at a slower rate, it's ultimately losing market share.

In this study, we will present a way to analyze the distribution of a financial services product, which, with a few tweaks and changes, could be applied to the distribution of any financial services product, even though our primary focus here is on investment products for wealth management.

This is a study that we encourage everyone to read. Take the time to work through it. Think about how you could apply this thinking to your own sector, which may not be in financial services. It teaches a fundamental skill: how to analyze a market across all elements, all the way from asset management to distribution and administration. Whether or not you are in financial services or asset management, you are in an industry that produces something that you distribute.

The study is particularly interesting because it takes a very complicated subject and analyzes it in a sophisticated yet simple way to draw out very important analyses. It uses highly sophisticated frameworks developed for the client, and it pulls it apart in a way we have not yet applied in other studies.

This is one of those anchor studies like our study on Competition, the LAB Study, the Power Sector study, and the Tech M&A study. These are anchor studies because they teach foundational skills that we want our clients to master.

In this study, we tackle something incredibly sophisticated in an area where many people tend to be a little bit afraid. While most people are afraid of math and finance, when you analyze finances within the financial services sector, people tend to get even more intimidated. However, this is a topic that has become more important globally as the middle class has risen in most countries and the number of millionaires has increased.

So, this is a foundational study that we will be referring to for years to come. It teaches something so fundamental that every member should work through it. It teaches a skill of how to analyze a complex sector in a way that is easy to follow, even if you do not have a background in the sector.

Corporate Strategy for Asset/Wealth Management consists of 3 executive updates. 

HOW TO FIND THE CORPORATE STRATEGY FOR ASSET/WEALTH MANAGEMENT:

1. Log in to The Strategy Control Room, Advanced Level, membership area.
2. See the "FULL ENGAGEMENTS" dropdown. 
3. Select "Corporate Strategy for Asset/Wealth Management."
4. The Corporate Strategy for Asset/Wealth Management consists of 115 slides for the first to fourth part of Executive Update 1.

If you are The Strategy Control Room, Advanced Level, member, here is the direct link to these particular update.

If you joined an Advanced Level of the Strategy Control Room today, you would find the most powerful strategy, problem-solving, consulting, and results-oriented leadership reading library in the world. The resources include:

• Michael's explanation slides for selected programs on StrategyTraining.com

• 12 full engagements

• Change Management Influence & Persuasion Center of Excellence 

• Detailed Business Case Methodology Center of Excellence 

• Encyclopedia of Strategy Analyses Center of Excellence 

• Corporate Training Center of Excellence

• One-Week Immersion: Consulting Onboarding / Consulting Mastery Center of Excellence

• 31 proposals

• Flipcharts

• Layout guides

• 17 strategy and problem-solving books which we do not make available anywhere else

• 2 brand new strategy and problem-solving books just released and not available anywhere else

• 11 book drafts never before available and not available anywhere else

• Case interview materials for Felix, Rafik, Samantha, and Sanjeev, case interview exhibits, case interview solutions

• The evolution of corporate strategy

• The business case toolkit

• Implementation and operation toolkit

• Corporate strategy toolkit

• Strategy maps

• And more 

Enroll as a Strategy Control Room Member

And if you are not yet an Insider or Legacy member and want to gain access to video and audio advanced programs on StrategyTraining.com we invite you to explore membership options (scroll down). We recommend to start with Insider or Legacy membership as a base membership and add the Strategy Control Room (Advanced Level) as an add-on when the time is right for you.

Take this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future. StrategyTraining.com resources can be transformative for your career, but it's up to you to make time to study the resources and focus on quick integration. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at team@firmsconsulting.com.