Who Thrives In The Consulting Industry, According To A Strategy Consultant At Accenture
To thrive as a Strategy Consultant at Accenture, a person needs to be "help[ful] and collaborative," adaptable to "a lot of different uncertainty," and possess strong client relationship management skills by being able to "create connections with a lot of different types of people." These interpersonal skills are key to success in this industry.
Adaptability, Collaboration, Client Relationship Management, Communication, Teamwork
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Audrey DeVaughn
Strategy Consultant
Accenture LLP
Yale University, 2017
UCLA Anderson, MBA, 2023
Economics
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Adaptability and collaboration skills are essential for success in consulting.
2. Strong client relationship management skills are crucial for building trust and rapport.
3. The ability to connect with diverse individuals is vital for effective teamwork and client interaction.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive within this industry?
Help and be collaborative with a lot of different teammates. They're very adaptable and can adjust to different situations and uncertainty.
Being able to connect with people is also important. Client relationship management is a big part of this job and role. People who thrive here can create connections with many different types of individuals.