What A Consultant At A Top Management Consulting Company Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Management Consulting Industry
NyAsia, a Manager at Ernst & Young, emphasizes the critical importance of proactive communication in navigating the complexities of the financial services industry, stating that one must be a "continuous communicator" and "set the right expectations." Failure to clearly communicate constraints and manage time effectively can lead to overcommitment and subsequent challenges.
Communication, Project Management, Time Management, Boundary Setting, Stakeholder Management
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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NyAsia Jordan
Consultant
Top Managemet Consulting Company
Lehman College
Baruch College - MS, UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA
Finance
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Business Strategy
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Effective communication is crucial, especially when working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
2. Setting boundaries and managing time effectively are essential to avoid overcommitment.
3. Understanding your constraints and communicating them clearly prevents potential problems.
Transcript
Q9: What do you wish you'd known before entering the industry?
Asia, what have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you started?
You have to be very intentional about how you communicate what you can and cannot do, and where you are. You have to be a continuous communicator and set the right expectations all the time.
I think when you deal with a variety of teams, different people, and different stakeholders, the ability to clearly communicate your constraints becomes very important. If you don't do that, you can find yourself in a position where you are overcommitted, and that can cause some problems. This is especially true if you're not good at setting boundaries and fiercely managing your time.