John Kim, an associate professor at Emory’s Goizueta Business School, brings his extensive consulting background to aspiring and current professionals in “The Consultant’s Mind.” This book, drawing from John Kim’s experience as an ex-Deloitte consultant, offers a direct and jargon-free guide to thinking and working like a top-tier consultant. Teaching over 400 students annually on strategy, consulting, and healthcare, John Kim distills his wealth of knowledge into an accessible and practical format.
“The Consultant’s Mind” serves as an executive summary, structured for easy readability and immediate application. John Kim designed it as a toolkit and reference, beneficial for new hires, corporate managers, and solo entrepreneurs alike seeking to enhance their effectiveness. The book answers critical questions such as why clients hire consultants and what core competencies are essential in the field. It delves into preparing for client projects, explores the effectiveness of firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and Deloitte, and guides readers through the consulting sales process, including proposal and statement of work creation.
Furthermore, John Kim’s book provides actionable tips for conducting client interviews, avoiding benchmarking pitfalls, and mastering consulting PowerPoint design. It elucidates problem-solving with hypotheses, leveraging messy client data, preventing scope creep, and effective internal networking. “The Consultant’s Mind” also addresses crucial interpersonal skills, such as saying “no” to clients and cultivating executive presence. John Kim ensures the content is presented in a color paperback for enhanced engagement and ease of use.
Complementing John Kim’s book are 75 videos on the “Management Consulting” specialization available on Coursera.com, offering a deeper dive into the subject matter and showcasing John Kim’s teaching style. For a preview of the book’s content, readers can visit ConsultantsMind.com, a leading consulting blog, further establishing John Kim’s authority and expertise in the consulting domain. “The Consultant’s Mind” by John Kim is a valuable resource for anyone aiming to master the consulting skillset and approach problems with a consultant’s perspective.
