Significant Career Lesson From a Senior Consultant at West Monroe
Michael, a Senior Consultant at West Monroe, identifies "that marginal effort on a project, making something a little bit better" as a significant career lesson. This attention to detail, exemplified by enhancing visuals, elevates work from "good to great," proving that those "final hours are the most important" in maximizing value.
Attention to Detail, Project Management, Value Creation, Problem-Solving, Going the Extra Mile
Advizer Information
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Michael Cohen
Senior Consultant
West Monroe
University of Miami, 2014
University of California Los Angeles Anderson School of Management, MBA
Finance
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Technology
Consulting
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Always strive for excellence by paying attention to details and going the extra mile; this extra effort significantly increases the value of your work.
2. Even seemingly small improvements can elevate a project from good to great.
3. The final hours spent perfecting work often yield the most significant impact on the overall quality and value of the project.
Transcript
What is one lesson you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
That marginal effort on a project, making something a little bit better, is significantly better. Just adding that little bit of attention to detail, a beautiful visual, or something that looks better than the basics can really make work go from good to great.
I'm a firm believer that what might seem like just another hour ends up adding a lot more to the value of what you're providing. So those final hours are the most important.