Problem solving Quote by Victor Cheng

“If you’re doing the analysis correctly, you are constantly drilling down one branch, discovering it’s not valid, revising your hypothesis (and often the branches…

— Victor Cheng

“You will do one of two things as soon as you’ve exhausted what you can determine mathematically in the case: (1) Refine your hypothesis…

— Victor Cheng

“JUST LIKE A scientist devises an experiment to test a working theory about a disease, you need to determine how to test your client’s…

— Victor Cheng

“This entire process, convoluted as it seems, exists in large part because first-year consultants have not yet proven their ability to solve problems independently.”

— Victor Cheng

“Clients probably have a lot of intuitive problem solvers on staff already, and each employee has his or her own opinion. But clients need…

— Victor Cheng

“If your case or hypothesis necessitates a better qualitative understanding of your client’s company, you might use the section of the business situation framework…

— Victor Cheng

A consultant solves other people"s problems. I could never do that. I want to help other people solve their own problems.

— Charles Handy

“Just think of any consulting business – its solutions to whatever problems occur will be what it currently offers.”

— Chris Carter

“Too many consultants fall in love with their own methodology. Success in this business comes from marketing, not from the depth of consulting expertise.…

— Alan Weiss

“Whenever you are presented with a problem, the first thing you should do is conduct a literature survey.”

— USMC (Ret Lt Gen Paul K. Van Riper

“the consultant’s process was the exact process consulting firms value. It was linear, logical, and based on facts (and reasonable estimates of them); it…

— Victor Cheng

“For example, let’s say that during your analysis you discover something indicating that the client’s key issue is internal, not related to its competitors.…

— Victor Cheng