Strategy Simplified
Strategy Simplified is here to demystify the consulting industry and help you land your dream job in management consulting. Hosted by the expert team at Management Consulted - the world's largest resource for consulting news and interview prep - each episode covers topics related to the consulting world, from interview preparation and case study techniques to networking strategies and industry trends. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make a transition, Strategy Simplified is the go-to resource for anyone looking to break into the consulting industry. With actionable advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, this podcast is the ultimate guide to simplifying your career strategy and landing your dream consulting job.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 590
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S1E29: 6 Tips to Prepare for Virtual Interviews
In-person interviews are so 2019. Welcome to the new normal, post-COVID: virtual interviews. If you have a virtual interview coming up, or just want to take your Zoom game to the next l…
S1E28: PepsiCo Case Study (Business Model Analysis)
Pepsi: more than just a beverage company. How does Pepsi's business model hold up when compared with Coca-Cola? What advantages - or disadvantages - does the company have over its chief…
S1E27: How Microsoft Thinks About a Potential TikTok Acquisition
The biggest business news of this week is the potential Microsoft acquisition of TikTok's US operations. As the clock potentially ticks down on the popular app's availability in the US,…
S1E26: Coca-Cola Case Study
Coca-Cola is a legacy brand that has seemingly seen nothing but success since the company's humble beginnings in the late 1800's. But if we take a look under the surface, is everything …
S1E25: Starting a Job Virtually
Virtual onboarding? What would have been considered outside the norm several months ago has now become the new normal. If you find yourself in a new remote work role, this episode could…
S1E24: Boston Red Sox: Business Model Breakdown
Baseball is back, and with it, a delectable excuse to nerd out on business strategy in a very different industry: professional sports! Ever wondered how professional sports teams make m…
S1E23: Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year
Many schools are uncertain of their plans for this year, leading some students to consider alternatives - one of those being a gap year. But pandemic or not, gap years are becoming incr…
S1E22: Costco - Cost Structure Analysis
What do massive warehouses, long lines, and annual memberships have in common? They all work together to make up the giant retail enigma that is Costco. Today, we're taking a look under…
S1E21: Source Your Own Internship
Has disruption in the job market left you without a role? Do you have an internship that's been rescinded or shortened? Then you don't want to miss today's show all about how to source …
S1E20: McDonald's Case Study
The fast food icon that everyone loves - or loves to hate - is under the microscope today. We're talking about McDonald's, the world's second-largest employer and a globally recognizabl…
S1E19: From Military to BCG - Preston's Story
Preston Tharp shares how he leveraged 9 years in the US Navy and a full-time MBA from Olin to land at BCG - the dream job he never knew he wanted! We dive into the specific steps he too…
S1E18: Target vs Walmart: Case Study
In the age of Amazon, Target and Walmart are defying the odds: thriving in the midst of unkind economic conditions and heightened e-commerce competition.
Using the Strategy Simplified fr…
S1E17: Why Businesses Should Focus On The Top Line In Crisis
When it comes to managing in times of economic uncertainty, should business leaders focus on the top line, bottom line, or both? We see that most organizations have opted to focus on th…
S1E16: Southwest Airlines Case Study
Southwest Airlines, beloved by many for its fun-loving culture, low ticket prices, and non-existent baggage fees, finds its 40 straight years of profitabilty at risk due to COVID-19. Li…
S1E15: Bain-Style Case Interview Walkthrough
Special guest Mike Ford - an advanced degree candidate interested in a career with Bain & Company - joins Jenny Rae for a Bain-style mock case interview session.
Experience what it's lik…
S1E14: Zoom - Can It Keep The Good Times Rolling?
Zoom has become a household name overnight, and its stock value has exploded thanks to the global transition to remote work (you gotta love that WFH life!). Now that Zoom has establishe…
S1E13: Chad Oakley, CEO of Charles Aris
From a consulting career at Deloitte and Bain, an MBA at Wharton, and now as CEO of executive search firm Charles Aris, Chad Oakley has seen it all in the world of professional services…
S1E12: Hertz - Can It Survive Corona?
The Hertz Corporation just recently filed for bankruptcy after suffering a 1-2 punch: a debt-laden balance sheet paired with a brutal demand shock courtesy of coronavirus. Still, bankru…
S1E11: Melissa Rapp, Associate Dean of Admissions at Goizueta Business School
Melissa Rapp, the Associate Dean of Admissions at Goziueta Business School, joins us for an honest conversation on the value of an MBA. Is now the right time for you to pursue an MBA? W…
S1E10: Coronavirus Structure
How do you solve the Coronavirus crisis?
It's a question consultants staffed on projects with national and regional governments around the world are asking - both from an economic and pu…