S23E13: How to Crush Your First 90 Days in Consulting

About this episode

Namaan discusses how new consultants can effectively navigate their first 90 days by identifying blind spots and understanding manager expectations.

Send us Fan Mail Most new consultants walk in with work style blind spots they can't see – and their managers notice before they do. In this episode, Namaan – COO of Management Consulted – breaks down his framework for owning your first 90 days in consulting: how to identify your blind spots, read your manager, and carry yourself like someone who's been doing this for years. You'll learn: What your manager actually cares about (hint: it's not how hard you work)The 3 work styles that get consu...

People in this episode

Guest: Namaan

Topics covered

• consulting
• career development
• work styles
• manager expectations
• first 90 days

Keywords

• consulting
• first 90 days
• work styles
• manager
• career advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Management Consulted

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