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Consulting: What Do We Do?
Every semester, the Consulting Committee aims to provide associates with experience in solving case studies for interviews and in a real world consulting challenge. Our Committee engages in pro-bono CSR-related consulting projects with major Bay Area businesses as clients. Associates will engage in extensive research and brainstorming in order to distill strategic recommendations for clients. Our projects are also advised by consultants from Deloitte and MBA students from the Haas School of Business. Together, our committee works hard to promote social good through business.
Finally, as an associate, you can access all the services offered by the international Net Impact organization, including Issues In Depth calls with professionals on topics related to CSR, the annual Net Impact Conference, various newsletters, job postings, and an expansive member database.
Why Join the Consulting Committee?
- Learn to strategize and brainstorm solutions to the client challenges using our own refined consulting process
- Develop research skills and understand how to utilize this in providing recommendations
- Understand how to perform well during a case interview
- Build communication and presentation skills needed for client interactions
- Learn about client service and professionalism in the industry
- Develop leadership experience by managing small work groups
- Network with consultants from Deloitte and Accenture and MBA students at Haas, as well as senior level executives at client sites
- Understand how CSR practices are implemented
- Contribute to the success of an actual company
Who Should Join?
Students who have taken coursework in Marketing, Strategy are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience in consulting is preferred but not required, however, please be interested in using research and data to strategize recommendations for clients. In addition, students with excellent communications, research, and time management skills should consider the Consulting Committee.
Apply to become an Associate!Past Clients and Case Studies
Case Study 1:
The Consulting Team conducted extensive research in order to identify an ideal target segment for the client. The Team then drafted a comprehensive marketing plan on how to reach this segment, including information on 1) who the segment consists of and an example person, 2) advertising strategies and pricing information, and 3) Web design and collateral materials, including samples. Based on our recommendations, the client has completely redesigned their Web site and is now better able to reach and serve the target customer.
Case Study 2:
The Team was approached with a unique challenge: to research and understand how CSR programs were working in competing companies, and then take this information in order to develop a signature campaign for the client. To do this, first, the Team developed a proprietary benchmarking technique, which was used to measure CSR programs and performance in nine competing companies. From this information the Team also drafted a signature CSR program that would successfully differentiate the offering of the client from those of its competitors. The client has distributed our benchmarking report internally, and is using the information to further develop our signature CSR program idea.
Case Study 3:
For this client, the Team researched and ranked 10 cities viable for future expansion. Over the course of the semester, the Team compiled a 60 page report that detailed, in step-by-step process, the exact procedures needed to establish a new chapter in each of the top two cities. Steps included how to incorporate, file for tax exemption, conduct outreach, etc. In addition, the Team created a financial model that analyzed profit sensitivity to various membership structures. Currently, the client is finalizing the report for distribution to interested contacts in the top 10 cities.
