Deloitte Consulting Manager | Digital Transformation & Project Management | Working with organizations to improve the customer experience
It was such a pleasure facilitating Deloitte’s Analyst Onboarding experience last week, and even more of a privilege getting to witness our CEO have an open conversation with our new hires. While debriefing on the conversation with a group of Analysts, they highlighted three takeaways: They appreciated his transparency and authenticity. Dan wasn’t afraid to say he didn’t have the answer to a question and point them to the right resources. They will always remember his quote as they embark on their new careers and are encouraged to network and ask advice from multiple resources: “Have the wisdom to ask for advice, but the courage to not take it” Finally, they valued his true appreciation for work life balance, highlighted when he shared he’s been taking a few hours from his work every week to sportscast Georgetown soccer games for the last 19 years - since he was just a Senior Consultant. Figure out your personal priorities, communicate them to your colleagues, display your work isn’t negatively impacted, and you will have room in life for far more than just work.
Take it from me, the best antidote to a long, tiring week is to spend time in animated conversation with hundreds of talented, motivated, interesting teammates – especially when they are in their FIRST WEEK OF WORK EVER as full-time professionals. Last week, I had the absolute privilege to meet with Deloitte Consulting's latest cohort of campus hires at Deloitte University. As the captain of a team consisting of 85,000+ members, I often find spending time with the newest and youngest minds of our team to truly be one of the highlights of my role as CEO. This cohort joins us at an exhilarating time when the consulting industry is experiencing significant opportunity and immense change. The traditional consulting profession is transforming and converging with software and product engineers, data scientists, and designers. When we combine our new campus hire cohorts with our more experienced teammates from across industries (some of them in career 2 or 3, others who began decades ago at Deloitte) – that intersection of people, skills and experience – is where the magic happens for our clients and our teams. Together, we are shaping the future of consulting as we adapt to the evolving needs of our clients and the ever-changing landscape of the private and public sectors. The discussions with this cohort left me with an overwhelming sense of optimism and excitement for the future of our team. Witnessing their enthusiasm, drive, and passion for purpose inspires me and reaffirms my belief in a dynamic, prosperous future. One last thing (and request for all of you): while on stage I did receive the inevitable (but nevertheless thought-provoking) question about one piece of advice for a brand-new professional to maximize their first couple years in the workforce. My answer: Invest yourself intellectually to form your own opinions - and then find the courage to share them even if they cut against the grain of conventional wisdom. What would your advice be? #Consulting #Deloitte
Human Capital Senior Consultant
8moLove this! Those new hires are lucky to have you as their facilitator!