how do I get into management consulting?
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It's all about becoming an expert in your particular area of management (i.e. IT, Finance, HR, PM, BP, Exec. Training, etc. etc.) Notice I didn't mention "general". Jack of all trades, master of none won't get you very far (other than a middle mgmt. political animal in the corp. world - and if you consulting why?)\n\nI take it you want a fast track approach. The answer is simple, find someone who is already where you want to be and convince them to be your mentor/coach to get there.\n\nOf course to do that, you'll need to have excellent communications (required to be successful as a management consultant anyway). \n\nAnd the best way to convince them to take you under their wing and spend their very valuable time teaching you all they know? \n\nAnswer the question --- what's in it for them and how will you help them get it. Keep in mind that all decisions are made for emotional reasons. \n\nOnce you've got the answer, communicate it effectively to them in a way they will understand (there are different communications styles and you'll need to carefully listen to  how they speak, and talk their language -- at least if you want them to listen carefully to what you have to offer)\n\nOne final thing to keep in mind, once you've found your mentor, focus on what they do brilliantly. Everyone has faults and idiosyncrasies. That's not why you've chosen to work with them so don't let those distract or prejudice you. Stay focused on your goal, to be the most highly respected and sought after management expert in you field of choice.\n\nP.S. As I'm sure any top mgmt. consultant will advise you. It's about giving not taking. Always increase the value of services you provide and the money will come, never the other way around. Law of Cause and Effect. Money is always the effect of your actions. You get paid for everything you do, just not today.\n\nGood luck.
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Much depends upon what is your goal and what are your immediate expectations / responsibilities. If you want to have expertise in Computerization and various technicalities thereof better go for M.Tech. and then do MBA for increasing your acceptance in the Managerial Cadre. Best Course is to do M.Tech.; take industrial experience  and then do MBA. But don't forget to keep a track of how many years you will be spending and what will be your age then. Also consider where you are going to acquire further qualifications, here or abroad. There are good chances that you get financial assistance from day one abroad  and acquire excellent qualifications. best wishes.
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Companies hire 'consultants' for a range of services-  usually to get expertise or guidance when they don't have the capabilities in-house.  Sounds like you are headed to management consulting, and as the name implies, companies would hire you to help direct their company through either improving their operations, or navigating complex business deals.  \n\nGenerally, management consulting firms conslidate talent from industry and leading business schools, and offer that expertise back to firms to help them improve their bottom line.\n\nExample:  the firm where I worked, would go to a Fortune 100 firm say "we can help you improve your business processes saving you x number of dollars, and our fee would come out of those savings".  That company would generally have revenues in the hundreds of millions, or even billions, so a relatively small percentage of savings could yield large fees.  \n\nYour job, most likely, would entail being part of a team going to the client site... pouring through all sorts of financial and operations data.  Under the guidance of senior consultants you would help identify areas for savings and/or business process improvements.\n\nAlong with the good pay, count on long hours, lots of travel, and a high burnout rate.
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Finance is the key to getting the top jobs, and advancing within them.  More CEOs come out of Finance than any other background.\n\nAccounting is tactical - you figure out what's in the numbers.  Finance is strategic - you plan how to grow the numbers.  Firms therefore put higher value on Finance.\n\nInfo Systems is a good field, but not if you want to get into Finance or Business Consulting.  The demand will be there in ten years, but lots of jobs here are moving to India and China - limiting opportunities in the US/Singapore/other wealthy nations.  Plus you'd have a tough time breaking into banking or business consulting if you're experience is only in Info Systems, and very few CEOs come out of IT.
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The Best way to get technical PM skills such as scheduling, risk assessment, and human resource Management is to take courses. There is a company called ESI that is one of the best known and in truth best at delivering these 3-5 day classes. They offer a series of 7 claases which if passed will count as a Masters Certificate in Project Management in affiliation with George Washington University. \n\nThe best way to get practical PM skills is experience. In fact the best part of the aforementioned classes is hearing the anecdotes of the other PM's and instructors in the class as to how they handled specific instances of a common event.\n\nWhen conducting interviews, I am far more concerned with a person's experience and leadership skills than a piece of paper that says they are PMI certified (Please note this is not to knock PMI certification), but a fact of what history has shown me to be most important. There is truly no substitue for experience ...
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It sounds as if you know what your passion is, and that's fundamental.  What about taking part-time courses to further a career in Managing a team?  Or Transportation of a team?  Even Appointment Secy/Mgr.  Coaching/asst. coaching.  Find out the different positions that are available and directly involved, and talk to a human resources person (There's another position!) about your goals. They might have suggestions for both the positions you'd be qualified for and what type of certification/education might be helpful.  GO FOR IT!
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I would recommend getting your undergraduate degree in any field that interests you and that you will want to work in the industry of (ex. Public Relations, Marketing, Accounting), and a masters in Business Administration or Management.\n\nThat way, you can end up managing a company that deals with something you are educated about and enjoy (such as managing a marketing firm.)
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Here's a free management library which should answer most of your questions  http://www.managementhelp.org/ And, here's a list of Grant sources  http://www.intergate.com/~rclowney/g739.htm  And, here's a list of helpful reading material  http://www.intergate.com/~rclowney/tools.htm\n\nGood Luck!
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Become a consultant.  Surround yourself with experienced people.  Find work for them.  Keep 50% of the revenues.  Choose a field you love the most.\n\nJackson0005@yahoo.com
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If you are not certified, try to get a Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt Certification, an APICS CPIM or the new CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Specialist) and become an ISO Registrar.  It will take some time.  Use your own funds so no company has inherent rights over your future.  With all of those credentials, and your experience, you may go into consulting.  This way you will be in control of where, when and even if you want to work.  You may want start to publish about Operations and Materials Management applied to every day life (i.e.  Lean manufacturing principles in the kitchen) which will give you exposure and credibility.  You may also join the armed forces reserves like I did.
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Not me -- I have a BS in Accounting and an MBA with a concentration in Mgmt Information Systems and this has been a GREAT combination for me for nearly 25 years.  It was a slow go in the beginning but as I got experience and momentum in my career I've been doing quite well for myself to the point where I've enough cash to have my own business.  [note -- i did very well in NY which according to your account ID you may be from there as well.]
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I think your best bet for a good wage right now is to look toward one of the larger consulting firms.  They are always trying to recruit fresh talent out of school.  Often times they will be willing to help put you through an MBA as well.  My advice would be to put a solid resume together and try to get audience with companies like Accenture, Bearing Point, Cap Gemini, IBM BCS, Serco, KPMG etc... and get a position as a junior consultant or analyst (start out around 50k) and work your way up.  It's pretty easy to make Senior Consultant within 4 or 5 years if you're a hard worker (around 120k) then after that you can stick with the company and move into management or go off and become an independent consultant.
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Online Resource for Solved Question Papers - Competitionmaster.com\n\nMaster of Business Administration is normally considered to be the basic and ideal post-graduate qualification for taking up a good and rewarding career in management\n\n:> peace
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There are many ways to get to a manager position.  Some get there by deliberate action, others by pure accident or luck.\n\nIf you belong to an organization and want to move up, find out what are the expected competencies of a manager.  There may be formal documents stating these required competencies or skills.  If nothing is formally written, observe what are common qualities of the current managers or simply ask your boss, a senior manager or human resources about what is expected to get to a managerial position.  What developmental opportunities are present to be able to sharpen those skills? \n\nThen draw up a development plan that will help you get the position.  Realistically though, even if you are ready to assume the position, if there's no vacancy at the top, you may have to wait a little longer.  There are very few positions at the top.  You've got to be exceptional to get ahead of the rest.\n\nOf course, some will say the easiest (?) way to go up without all the extra trouble is to simply be the kind of person that will stand out because you not only meet your goals but exceed them, consistently!  Couple this with great people skills and you should be at the top of management's list of next to be promoted people.
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The first thing you need is something that a manager can promote and manage for you. Talent and desire is not enough, you need a product!\n\nAre you gigging? Writing and recording? Building up a local following? If not, then that is where you need to start.\n\nIf you are performing, then ask around - the people who run music clubs are normally pretty clued in as to who is who, as are local journalists etc, and they may be able to put you in touch with someone. I have worked as a manager with a few bands in the past, and a recommendation from someone else whose opinion I valued was always the best way to get my attention.\n\nYou will also need demo tapes / cds, and a collection of press cuttings / reviews never goes amiss. By all means, send them off "cold", but don't be surprised if they just get put straight in the bin at the other end.\n\nPerhaps the best advice is to act as your own manager to begin with. If you have enough talent to "make it" you will begin to make waves and once those waves reach a certain point you will find managers begin to approach you, not the other way round!
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Do you mean that you want to be self-employed as a consultant? Put together a resume and website that outline your unique skills, experiences and results. Then join local networking associations so that you have access to their people and job boards. You should also join the associations of your potential clients. Some people also find success in pitching themselves to employers who are seeking full-time employees in training and educational consulting. \n\nThe sites below have some resources on human performance consulting and becoming a consultant.
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The best advice I've received about management is to find first what I'm interested in managing.  The principles of economics and management you've learned are great, if you're interested in the domain of the work itself.  This came from an exec-vp while I was starting my undergraduate work.\n\nFurther, your MBA won't have much use for you until you choose such a domain.  An MBA is best put to use once you hit a glass ceiling of some sort (usually five to ten years into a management track).  That is, if you're interested in working in the corporate world.\n\nI earned my MBA from my love of entrepreneurial ideas.  So, I didn't need someone's approval of my education to do my own thing, but I wanted a broader background than the one I had.  I had 5 years of work experience before I started my MBA, and 7 after I finished it (I went the executive route).  I would say that this is the bare-minimum for actually putting the MBA to use.  I was the youngest of my MBA class, most were execs of mid-sized companies or running their own companies.  We'd discuss a concept in class on a Tuesday, and then review how it worked the following Thursday.  That was incredibly powerful, and a better experience than most MBAs get.  \n\nThat said, depending on your grades and background, you may get some good traction in some of the consulting firms.  Their undergraduate positions are pretty humble, but they'll get you in contact with some great people, and they'll encourage your MBA when its time for that.  \n\nBottom line: I'd start with a business domain that interests you and develop some traction there.\n\nGood luck!