Structured Problem Solving like Consultants Session 2: Intro to Case Method

Session 2:
This session will introduce structured problem-solving through consulting case discussion using the FOCUS1 analytical problem-solving framework leveraging interactive videos to model case interviewing best practices: 

• Framing the Problem
• Organizing an Analysis
• Collecting Data
• Understanding the Data
• Synthesizing a Recommendation

Guest Instructor: Brendan Boler, Assistant Professor, University of Virginia Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy

Series Overview:
Built on the series over the past two years, 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 used in consulting and experiential learning through capstone projects. 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.