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What is consulting, really — and why do companies pay so much for it?

In this first episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae Le Roux (former Bain consultant and CEO of Management Consulted) breaks down consulting in 5 minutes, including:

The difference between professional consulting and “single-shingle” consulting
The 4 core reasons companies hire consultants
The 3 main types of consulting: strategy, tech, and operations
What it actually takes to succeed as a professional consultant

If you’re considering consulting — or trying to figure out whether it’s the right career path — this is the simplest and clearest place to start.

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S21E29: Consulting Unpacked | Consulting Explained in 5 Minutes: What It Is + Why Companies Hire Consultants

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S21E29: Consulting Unpacked | Consulting Explained in 5 Minutes: What It Is + Why Companies Hire Consultants