Biggest Challenges Faced by a Consultant at Boston Consulting Group
Tripp's biggest early challenges as a Boston Consulting Group consultant were "prioritization and attention to detail," requiring the development of new processes for managing a high volume of tasks and ensuring "really high quality, error-free work." This involved learning to consistently identify the most important tasks and implementing self-checks to improve accuracy, highlighting the importance of adapting to the demands of a demanding career.
Overcoming Challenges, Prioritization, Attention to Detail, Client Communication, Teamwork
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Tripp Twyman
Consultant
Boston Consulting Group
University of Arizona
University of Southern California | Masters of Accounting
Business & Related, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accounting
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Tripp's biggest challenge as a consultant was prioritizing tasks and maintaining attention to detail. He emphasizes the importance of effective prioritization, especially when juggling multiple projects and client demands.
2. Tripp highlights the need for accuracy in consulting, noting that even small errors can impact deliverables. He details the process of improving his attention to detail through self-created checks and processes.
3. Tripp's experience shows the importance of seeking support and utilizing resources to improve skills and overcome challenges. He emphasizes the collaborative nature of his professional growth at BCG
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
My biggest challenges as a consultant were prioritization and attention to detail. Early in the job, you receive a large volume of tasks, so prioritizing effectively is crucial to ensure you're completing the right tasks first.
I struggled with this because while I had been busy before, I had never been responsible for tasks on behalf of a boss or client. It became important to spend my time on what was most important to them. I had to learn how to consistently identify the most important priorities.
Attention to detail was also a challenge. I was never a great note-taker and am not naturally detail-oriented, but as a consultant, accuracy is essential. I would produce work with minor errors, and my managers frequently provided feedback on this.
It took significant time and effort to develop processes for consistently delivering high-quality, error-free work. We called this "client-ready" work. To achieve this, I had to build in checks for myself to ensure accuracy.
These were my two biggest challenges as a consultant. Fortunately, I was able to overcome them with support from my teams and managers, who helped me learn and grow to be successful.
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