A Day In The Life Of A Manager At A Large Consulting Firm
Lauren, a Manager at a large consulting firm, begins the day with "stacked meetings" to set up the team for success, whether that's addressing work products or discussing deliverables with leadership and clients; Lauren then reserves afternoons for "deep work" like reviewing materials or self-education, while also responding to questions and calls throughout the day.
Management, Communication, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Project Management
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Lauren Elizabeth
Manager
Large Consulting Firm
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University - Master of Science in Business Analytics and Johns Hopkins University - Master of Public Health
Economics
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Consulting
Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Morning meetings focused on team support, leadership updates, and client alignment on deliverables.
2. Afternoon dedicated to 'deep work' involving material review, strategy development, and self-education on new topics.
3. Continuous communication throughout the day via emails, calls, and messages to address questions from various teams and leaders.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a manager look like?
In consulting, the answer is always "it depends." I realize that's not a very satisfying answer.
Normally, my day typically starts with stacked meetings in the mornings. I try to make a conscious effort to do that in the morning so it can set people up for success for the rest of the day. This involves addressing work products with my own teams, talking with leadership about the current status of deliverables and where we want to go, or meeting with clients. The client meetings are to understand what they want and review what we've been working on.
In the afternoons, I really try to block time for deep work. This is my time, where I'm not talking to anyone and I'm focused on reviewing materials, drafting ideas and strategies, or getting smart on a new topic. It's also about educating myself.
Of course, throughout the day, it's responding to questions, emails, pings, and short calls from various teams and leaders. So, every day is different, but generally, that's what I try to have them look like.