Who Thrives In Consulting According To An Accenture Program Project Manager
Success in the consulting industry hinges on a blend of interpersonal skills and meticulous organization; Steven, a Program/Project Manager at Accenture, highlights "attention to detail, organization, and sociability" as key traits, emphasizing the need for consultants to be organized enough to provide clients with "answers" efficiently amidst "a lot of change."
Project Management, Communication, Organization, Attention to Detail, Sociability
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
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Steven Smith
Program/Project Manager
Accenture
University of Georgia, 2017
University of California, Los Angeles & M.B.A
Finance
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Operations and Project Management
Pell Grant Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Organization and attention to detail are crucial for success.
2. Sociability and strong communication skills are important for client interaction.
3. Flexibility and adaptability are needed to handle the dynamic nature of consulting.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in your industry?
The people who would typically thrive in this industry? I would say not necessarily high energy, but someone who is easy to talk to and sociable to a certain extent. People who are very organized and detail-oriented also do well.
One of the things I enjoyed most was the flexibility. There was a lot of change going on, but I had to stay very organized or else I would be all over the place.
As a consultant working for a client, the client needs you to be organized so they can focus on their day-to-day. They can then come to you for answers.
So, I would say attention to detail, organization, and sociability are common traits of people who thrive as consultants.