So you’ve made it through the three steps to becoming a management consultant, nailed the interview, and accepted the job offer.
Now your journey as a management consultant begins.
Because the truth is a lot of people who start in consulting don’t last more than a couple of years. Some of the attrition is voluntary (e.g. because of excessive travel), and some is the result of staff being coached out because it’s clear the situation isn’t going to work for either side.
For those who stick around and find success, they have a few habits in common that I’ve observed. [Read more…]