Workshop Series: Consulting Toolkit - Case Solving, PowerPoint, Guesstimates
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
All that you need to know about Workshop Series: Consulting Toolkit - Case Solving, PowerPoint, Guesstimates
Purchasing this Consulting Toolkit will give you access to the below 3 Online Workshops at VISTA 2024:
Workshop 1: Live Case Solving Masterclass:
Watch a former consulting Director and a top MBB interview prep coach tackle a growth case live. Gain invaluable insights and practical examples that you can emulate to solve complex consulting cases and crack your consulting interviews.
Key Takeaways:
- See a real case example that you can model in your own interviews.
- Understand how to break down complex problems into manageable parts using first principles
- Gain understanding of step by step questions to be asked and how to approach a case in the interview room
- Discover strategies for articulating your thought process clearly and concisely
Details of the Workshop:
- Date: 10th August, 2024
- Time: 5:30 PM onwards
- Mode: Online (Zoom meeting details will be shared post registration)
About the Facilitator:
Ashwin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to MBB Prep. His impressive career spans over a decade at top strategy consulting firms, where he led high-impact engagements for major clients across the globe, notably US and the Middle East. Ashwin is a former Bain Manager , Deloitte Director and Strategy & Transformation leader at Goldman Sachs. During his consulting career, including at Bain & Company, he served as a key member of the recruiting team, conducting over 200+ interviews.
Ashwin also holds an MBA from INSEAD, a premier global business school with a powerful alumni network. He leverages his network and unique insight into consulting recruiting to give MBB Prep clients an unparalleled advantage in their pursuit of consulting excellence.
Before founding MBB Prep, Ashwin established himself as a sought-after coach on multiple consulting interview prep platforms. With over 1000+ coaching sessions delivered, he has helped hundreds of aspirants master the skills to succeed in case interviews and land offers at top firms.
Workshop 2: Storytelling through PowerPoint:
Do you know what increases your chances of winning a case competition? An impressive PPT! But PPTs are not only just about using fancy tools and techniques but also more about presenting a strong storyline!
Topic Covered:
- Why storytelling? Because a good story ensures you will be remembered.
- But why be remembered? Because in real life, big decisions take time. And for them to work in your favour you need to be remembered.
- This session will teach you 4 types of story-telling recipes and which one fits in what context. It will also cover fundamental points on how to not create presentations.
Join us for a session covering real examples of great stories. And learn how to make:
- Effective client & business case presentations
- Impactful promotion case
- A big idea pitch
- Memorable advertisements
Details of the Workshop:
- Date: 11th August, 2024
- Time: 4:00 PM onwards
- Mode: Online (Zoom meeting details will be shared post registration)
About the Facilitator:
Sharang is an alumnus of IIM Lucknow & currently serves as Associate Director at Capgemini for Energy & Utility clients. He specializes in creating compelling CXO pitches, articulating business value to clients and managing large transformation deals. During his MBA he aced several business case challenges - Accenture, Asian Paints, Capgemini, Colgate, RB, Reliance etc. and was recognized as Top 30 competitive business leaders by Unstop.
About Grad Partners:
Grad Partners is a one stop platform for students, organizations and professionals to connect and engage through skill based workshops, competitive events, mentorship etc. We help students to accelerate their career growth in different aspects of campus life e.g. case competitions, placements etc. & become corporate ready while the organization can benefit with branding amongst the student community and in identifying talents.
Workshop 3: Cracking PM Interviews - Guesstimates and App Critique Essentials:
Prepare for your product management interviews with our expertly designed session, focusing on both App Critique and Guestimates. This dual-focus approach will equip you with essential skills to analyze apps critically and estimate market sizes effectively. Whether you're aiming to refine your analytical capabilities or enhance your market estimation techniques, this session is tailored to give you a competitive edge in your interviews.
Topics Covered:
App Critique:
- App Analysis: Learn how to dissect an app's features and design
- Customer Value: Understand how to identify and articulate the features that provide the most value to users
- Roadmap Ideas: Develop your ability to suggest meaningful enhancements and future directions for the app
- Impact Tracking: Gain insights into methods for measuring the success and impact of each feature, a key competency for product managers
Guestimates:
- Market Sizing Techniques: Master strategies to estimate the potential market size, a common interview question
- Use Case Analysis: Learn to tailor your market estimates to particular scenarios, demonstrating your analytical skills.
Details of the Workshop:
- Date: 10th August 2024
- Time: 9:00 AM onwards
- Registration Deadline: 9th August 2024, 11:59 PM
- Venue: Online (Zoom meeting details will be shared post registration)
About the Facilitator:
Vaishnavi is a seasoned Product Manager at Salesforce, where she has honed her skills in problem solving, product strategy, and analytical reasoning, making her a highly effective leader in the product management space. With a robust background in product lifecycle management, user experience (UX), and cross-functional team leadership, Vaishnavi has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive product success from planning through to execution. Her expertise extends to critical thinking, customer requirements analysis, and product road mapping, ensuring that she understands the intricacies of product development and market needs.
Please Note:
- These workshops, like all other workshops of VISTA 2024, shall be certified by VISTA 2024, IIM Bangalore.
- Proceeds from the registration fee go to the event organizer VISTA 2024.
- Once registration is completed, the amount will not be refunded.
Important dates & deadlines?
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9 Aug'24, 11:59 PM IST Registration Deadline
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About Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
- A leading graduate school of management in Asia, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) was set up under the IIM Act of 2017.
- With around 107 full-time faculty members, more than 1200 students across various degree/diploma granting programmes and nearly 5000 annual Executive Education participants, IIM Bangalore is an institute of national importance.
- IIM Bangalore's logo carries a proclamation in Sanskrit, तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु (tejasvi navadhitamastu), which translates as ‘let our study be enlightening’.
- It is located in close vicinity to some of the leading corporate organizations in the country, ranging from IT to consumer product companies. This gives IIM Bangalore the added advantage of integrating classroom knowledge with practical experience.
- IIM Bangalore's degree/diploma granting programmes comprise the Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM), the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), the one year full-time Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP), the Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), and the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP).
- IIMB offers the NS Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral (NSR Pre-doc) Fellowship programme with the aim to increase social diversity of management academia in India. All these programmes are very highly rated and IIMB alumni occupy senior managerial and academic positions around the world.
- Along with 11 disciplinary areas, IIMB has 7 centres of excellence that offer courses and conduct research on fascinating questions facing various sectors of industry.