Structured Problem Solving Like Consultants: Communicating like a consultant and case methods

In this session Prof. Boler will start with a lesson on communicating like a consultant. After lunch, we will build on apply previously discussed core concepts by walking through two cases.
 

This session will start with a lesson on communicating like a consultant using a technique known as the Pyramid Principle. We will also build on some of the core concepts discussed during the previous session by walking through another case. We will link some of the core concepts from the pyramid principle to case method and demonstrate the importance of designing MECE (Mutually Exclusive Collectively Exhaustive) structures.

Series Overview: Building on the pilot series from 2023, GradFUTURES is pleased to launch Structured Problem Solving like Consultants interdisciplinary learning cohort. This learning cohort provides- exposure to the field of management consulting, skills and frameworks of problem-solving for consulting and experiential learning through capstone project Led by graduate students, this learning cohort brings together graduate alums, campus partners and external speakers through partnerships with the Graduate Consulting Club, Center of Career Development and University of Virginia. The mentored capstone projects are developed in partnership with our campus partners. More details forthcoming. 
Sessions will be hosted in-person and include food.