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Consulting Tools and Tips

Emory University

Join Emory University's "Consulting Tools and Tips" course to master essential skills for management consulting. This course covers how to quickly grasp new topics, industry analysis techniques, benchmarking strategies, and creating effective Excel models.

  • Learn the top 5 ways to get smart on a client's business and industry trends
  • Understand Michael Porter's five forces framework and strategies for creating barriers to entry
  • Discover how to create data through surveys, observations, and benchmarking
  • Master the use of Excel to model and analyze results

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Consulting Tools and Tips
Course Modules

This course is divided into five modules focusing on internet research, industry supply chain dynamics, data creation through surveys and observations, benchmarking strategies, and the use of Excel for modeling and analysis.

Work Smart and Quickly with Internet Research

Module 1 delves into the effective use of internet research to gather insights on a client's business and industry trends. It also covers the tools and tips for consulting fundamentals.

Understand Industry Supply Chain Dynamics

Module 2 explores Michael Porter's five forces framework and its application, as well as strategies for understanding industry supply chain dynamics and creating barriers to entry.

Create Data Through Surveys and Observations

Module 3 focuses on creating data through surveys and observations, providing valuable tips for effective data collection and analysis.

Use Benchmarks as a Starting Point

Module 4 provides an in-depth understanding of benchmarking, its importance, and tips for conducting competitive intelligence. It also covers the usage of benchmarking in Excel models.

Use Excel to Model the Results

Module 5 teaches learners how to use Excel for modeling and analyzing results, from basic functions to advanced techniques, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of Excel in the consulting context.

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