A Day In The Life Of An Associate Consultant At ADAPTOVATE
An associate consultant's day is highly variable and dependent on the client and case, requiring flexibility in hours to accommodate client needs, as Lucca mentions their day involves "client work from about 6:00 AM until maybe three in the afternoon" followed by internal work. As an example, Lucca describes how their work can range from "Agile coaching to a cost savings initiative".
Client Facing, Flexibility, Time Management, Agile Coaching, Cost Savings
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Lucca Polacci
Consultant
ADAPTOVATE
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Business Management & Admin, Political Science, American Studies
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Business Strategy
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Early Start for Client Communication: Working on the West Coast while serving a client in Texas requires waking up early (around 6 AM) to read emails and prepare before the client's workday begins, highlighting the importance of accommodating client time zones.
2. Varied Client Work Depending on the Case: The role involves diverse tasks ranging from Agile coaching to cost savings initiatives, emphasizing the need for adaptability and a broad skillset.
3. Balance Between Client Work and Internal Responsibilities: The day is structured around client-facing activities in the morning and early afternoon, followed by internal tasks later in the day, indicating a mix of external and internal contributions.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of an associate consultant look like?
What does a day in the life of an associate consultant look like? I've been on client-facing cases for the past two years. It's always relative to the type of case you're on and where your client is located.
Currently, I'm working on an oil and gas case based in Texas. I wake up pretty early, as I'm on the West Coast. I'm usually at my desk by six to get caught up on emails before the folks in Texas start working.
Generally, client work is from about 6:00 AM until maybe three in the afternoon, which is close of business for them. Afterward, from three to five or later, I focus on internal work.
The client work itself can be super variable, contingent upon the case. You can get anything from Agile coaching to a cost-savings initiative.
I'm not sure I can provide helpful specifics on what it would look like for you, but just ensure that you're okay with flexibility in hours and can be available to meet clients.