Data-driven decision-making is no longer optional to remain competitive in management consulting; it’s a must. The right technological skills equip consultants to position themselves and their clients for mutual success, empowering them to make their own data-driven decisions while advising clients on strategic choices and actions.
When a leading management consulting firm engaged Resultant to provide training that would strengthen their teams with greater technology skills to better serve their clients, we knew exactly what they needed.
The Challenge: Equipping Consultants with Data-Centric Tech Training
The consultancy, deeply invested in the ongoing professional development of their team members, recognized the rising demand for consultants who could seamlessly integrate data technology into their practices. They sought to equip their teams with tangible, advanced data technology skills to improve their efficiency and value to their clients.
We conducted specialized training tailored to their diverse consulting teams in Power BI for strategic visualizations and Alteryx for robust data analytics. The attendees ranged from junior consultants needing to master visualization basics to senior consultants seeking to leverage advanced predictive analytics within financial models for their clients.
Customized Training Approach: Power BI and Alteryx
We collaborated closely with departmental leaders to understand the specific use cases and challenges each team faces. By integrating relevant real-world datasets, we ensured the training was practical and impactful.
Power BI Training: Empowering Strategic Insights
- A two-day immersive Power BI workshop for upcoming consultants focused on creating compelling data visualizations and dashboards.
- Practice use cases aligned with specific consulting scenarios such as facilitating carve-outs, diligence work, and executive planning prepared attendees for likely client interactions.
- The program equipped consultants to transform complex datasets into clear directives, ultimately enhancing their strategic decision-making capabilities.
Alteryx Training: Enhancing Analytical Rigor
- A two-tiered Alteryx training for their private equity practice focused on producing analytical insights in finance-centric tasks.
- Tier one covered the essentials: connecting, joining, and cleaning data. Tier two explored the complex calculations and predictive analytics critical for generating high-impact financial insights.
- To ensure consultants received maximum benefits from the hands-on experience without impacting billable work, we conducted training as two half-day sessions a week apart, accompanied by homework and office hours for personalized guidance.
Transforming Consulting through Technological Proficiency
The consultancy’s teams left the training empowered with tools and techniques directly applicable to their projects, boosting their service delivery capabilities.
For consulting firms looking to elevate their services and drive client success, data technology training is a wise investment. Our tailored programs equip teams to deliver better solutions, strengthen client relationships, and boost the bottom line.
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Preston Howell
Director, Private Equity Solutions | ProServ Market Lead @ Resultant
Preston Howell is a dyed-in-the-wool Northern Midwesterner whose love of data, problem solving, and doing work that matters turned him into a Texan. He knew he was in the right place as soon as he...
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