Mindsets and Methods that Make an Impact : Register Here Analyze data and find the stories and solutions hidden within. Register Here Building on the pilot series from 2023, GradFUTURES is pleased to launch Structured Problem Solving like Consultants interdisciplinary learning cohort. This learning cohort provides- exposure to the field of management consulting, skills and frameworks of problem-solving used in consulting and experiential learning through capstone projects. Led by graduate students, this learning cohort brings together graduate alums, campus partners and external speakers through partnerships with the Graduate Consulting Club, Center of Career Development and University of Virginia. The mentored capstone projects are developed in partnership with our campus partners. Learning Objectives Develop familiarity with the fields of consulting and what consultants do in practice Demystify the networking and interview process Gain tactical consulting skills, primarily hypothesis-driven problem-solving approaches Engage with problems like consultants through experiential capstone projects Learn how to communicate your distinguishing skills and strengths Have fun and take chances in a risk-free environment! Upcoming Events Structured Problem Solving Like Consultants: Primer and Introduction Feb 8, 2024, 5:00 pm Structured Problem Solving Like Consultants: Intro to Case Method Feb 16, 2024, 5:00 pm Structured Problem Solving Like Consultants: Communicating like a consultant and case methods Feb 17, 2024, 10:00 am Structured Problem Solving Like Consultants: Short Case and Capstone Work Session Feb 29, 2024, 5:00 pm Structured Problem Solving Like Consultants: Behavioral Interviews Mar 7, 2024, 5:00 pm Structured Problem Solving Like Consultants: Alum Panel Mar 8, 2024, 1:00 pm Structured Problem Solving Like Consultants: Capstone Presentations Mar 21, 2024, 5:00 pm (RESCHEDULED) Structured Problem Solving Like Consultants: Consulting in Real Life Mar 22, 2024, 5:00 pm Facilitators and Organizers Brendan Boler Assistant Professor, University of Virginia Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy Pam Cohen Senior Associate Director, Graduate Student Career Development, Center for Career Development Ian Gunady, GS, MAE University Administrative Fellow Facilitator, Structured Problem Solving like Consultants Learning Cohort Sonali Majumdar Assistant Dean for Professional Development Jim Scully *03, ECO Managing Director, Accenture GradFUTURES Forum Speaker, Learning Cohort Facilitator & Professional Development Working Group Member Clio Hall Award Recipient Ke (Kevin) Xu, GS, CBE University Administrative Fellow Facilitator: Structured Problem Solving Like Consultants Capstone Project At its conclusion, participants will engage in a capstone project to synthesize the skills gained during the duration of the cohort. For this capstone project, participants have been hypothetically tasked by a Princeton University client to solve a problem or investigate a question toward recommended strategies or solutions. Participants will work in groups on a mini consulting project guided by mentors from the following University Departments. Princeton University Library Princeton University Press Office of Sustainability Office of Tech Licensing Capstone Project Mentors Meghan Testerman Behavioral Sciences Librarian, Princeton University Library Future Faculty Workshop Speaker Ijeoma Nwagwu Assistant Director, Faculty Engagement & Campus as Lab Initiatives, Office of Sustainability Tony Williams, Ph.D. Associate Director, Office of Technology Licensing University Administrative Fellowship Mentor Sydney Bartlett Assistant Marketing Manager at Princeton University Press Prabhpreet Gill Technology Licensing Associate Get Learning Cohort Alerts! Watch the GradFUTURES newsletter for upcoming learning cohort and event announcements, or complete the form below. GradFUTURES Learning Cohort Interest Form About GradFUTURES Learning Cohorts GradFUTURES’ interdisciplinary learning cohorts build community among and between graduate students and reinforce each student’s graduate training while drawing on their content knowledge to inform the cohort’s investigation of the topic. As part of the cohort, students will read and discuss books, articles, and case studies. Learning cohorts typically also include at least one experiential component such as an immersive project, a site visit, conference presentation, or fellowship/internship opportunities. Interdisciplinary discussions, reflection, synthesis, community building, and immersive experiences are integral components of each learning cohort experience.
