Next Slide, Please: Recent Episodes
Strategy Engineers - Management Consultants
In this podcast episode, Hans Beck and Dr. Oliver Spreitzer discuss the concept of a million-mile battery, its rationale, and the conditions under which it can be a profitable venture. They explore how OEMs can harness its business potential, whether by adopting an all-in strategy or a mitigation approach. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on the future of electric vehicle batteries.
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Der Beitrag Perspectives Towards Sustainable Mobility: Million-mile battery strategy, a game-changer for OEMs? erschien zuerst auf .
The transition towards e-mobility is in full swing. While some countries may ban combustion engines in the coming years, these engines will still play a role in the global automotive market for decades to come.
What does this mean for future supply chains in the automotive industry, especially those that have been developed and perfected over decades? New technologies and various new players on both the OEM and supplier sides are entering the market. But what happens to the existing supply chains focused on supplying components and modules for combustion engines? Stay tuned!
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Der Beitrag Perspectives Towards Sustainable Mobility: Global supply chain collapse – What now? erschien zuerst auf .
In our latest podcast episode, host Hans Beck sits down with Joachim Hauser, partner at Strategy Engineers and transformation expert, to discuss innovation-enabled business transformation. Why is it crucial for companies, especially in the mobility industry, to adapt to changing conditions and reinvent their product portfolios, business models, and organizations? How can a company be transformed, and what approaches are effective? You might be surprised to learn that the foundation for transformation can be established in just two weeks! How? Tune in to find out in our new podcast episode!
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Der Beitrag Perspectives Towards Sustainable Mobility: Innovation-enabled business transformation as key to future competitiveness erschien zuerst auf .
What role does electrification play in the world’s largest automotive market on its path to sustainability?
China, the largest BEV market globally, saw over 2 million units sold and a growth rate of over 150% in 2021. In this episode, Hans Beck speaks with Cheng Xie and Chen Chen, colleagues from our China office, to explore sustainability in this dynamic market.
Key insights include the significant roles of BEVs and HEVs/PHEVs, the intense competition among three distinct OEM groups, and the growing customer preference for products from new startups over global OEMs. Stay tuned and listen in for an insightful discussion!
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Der Beitrag Perspectives Towards Sustainable Mobility: China’s way towards electrified mobility erschien zuerst auf .
In recent years, battery manufacturers have significantly improved the capacity and performance of battery cells. To remain competitive as cell suppliers in the coming years, the focus must shift towards enhancing operational performance and reliability, meeting stringent automotive quality standards, such as minimizing end-of-line defects to parts-per-million levels. Building scalable operations will be crucial to surviving the impending consolidation in the battery industry. Only those companies who combine cutting-edge technology, operational efficiency and a scalable organisation into a holistic operating system will prevail as a long-term partner of the OEMs.
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Der Beitrag Perspectives Towards Sustainable Mobility: Leading edge in battery manufacturing erschien zuerst auf .
What impact will increasing climate regulations from the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 have on automotive companies, and what can be done about it?
The results of COP26 in Glasgow, November 2021, have sparked considerable debate. While several commitments were made, concrete actions were limited. Nevertheless, COP26 reinforced global commitments to achieving “Net Zero,” leading to increasingly strict climate regulations that will significantly impact industries like automotive. But what will these consequences be, and how can businesses become sustainable?
In this episode, host Tobias Stahl talks with Christian Koehler, Partner at Strategy Engineers, about his insights on this topic and how automotive decision-makers can prepare their companies for the upcoming changes. Tune in for an insightful discussion!
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Der Beitrag Perspectives Towards Sustainable Mobility: Mission Possible – How to make your business sustainable erschien zuerst auf .
In the face of climate change, the vision of a carbon-free society has evolved from a long-term aspiration to a mid-term necessity. The mobility sector accounts for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions, making the transition to sustainable mobility a critical challenge.
Hans Beck, a principle at Strategy Engineers, has been supporting clients since 2015 in their successful sustainable transformations. In this podcast, Hans will invite industry experts to share their insights on sustainable mobility and discuss how industry players can position themselves to succeed in a decarbonized world. Tune in for an engaging and informative series!
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Der Beitrag What is “Perspectives Towards Sustainable Mobility” about? erschien zuerst auf .
In this episode of the "Next Slide, Please" podcast, Tobias interviews Rico, a former intern at Strategy Engineers. Rico shares his journey from studying engineering to gaining practical experience through his internship. They discuss the project he worked on for a global truck manufacturer, emphasising the importance of cross-functional collaboration in defining the truck of the future. And how to develop user-friendly tools as an intern. Listen to the episode now!
What do you actually do in an internship with a management consulting firm like Strategy Engineers? In episode 13 of our podcast “Next Slide, Please”, our host Tobias has invited former intern Luis to share his experience and reflect what he took from the internship in consulting.
Der Beitrag #13 Setting up a European Gigafactory – internship insights with Luis Neff erschien zuerst auf .
Looking to explore the exciting world of management consulting? Wondering about the value of internships in this field? Tune in to our 12th episode of “Next Slide, Please“, as our host Tobias shares personal experience and discusses the purpose and expectations of internships, plus more!
Discover the ins and outs of internships in the consulting industry, as our host Tobias shares his personal experience and insights. Join him to learn about the expectations, projects, and fast-paced work environment of consulting, and gain a unique perspective on potential opportunities for your career. Don’t miss out on this chance to dive into the world of consulting. Tune in now!
Der Beitrag #12 From Classroom to Boardroom: The Value of Internships in Management Consulting erschien zuerst auf .
Consulting is known for having demanding work hours and requiring high flexibility plus frequent travels. This can make it difficult to maintain a good work-life balance. Typically, this does not go too well with building a family. Or does it?
Our podcast host Tobias discusses the topic from first-hand experience and talks about his time in part-time parental leave at SE. As a spoiler in advance: It is compatible, but it helps a lot to have some work experience and be in a higher position.
At SE, we support our employees in tackling the challenge to balance their consulting career with having a family. Listen in!
Der Beitrag #11 Work-life-balance in management consulting: How to make having a family work erschien zuerst auf .
Sustainability has finally (unfortunately though) become a “hot” topic – so how sustainable are management consulting firms in terms of their CO2 footprint?
Climate change is real – and each and every person and business should contribute to fighting it. After decades of ignorance or in some cases even blunt denial, sustainability and fighting climate change are finally on top of the agenda. The big buzz word: becoming net-zero in terms of CO2 emissions.
In the tenth episode of “Next Slide, Please!”, we talk CO2, to understand, how the drive towards sustainability is changing the way consulting firms work in general – and what we do at Strategy Engineers to reduce our very own CO2 footprint.
Der Beitrag #10 CO2 footprint of a management consulting firm erschien zuerst auf .
Technology-driven topics like the future of mobility see typically low women’s quotas. Truth is: despite growing numbers, too few female students are enrolled in MINT subjects of study and even fewer opt for a career in consulting at the interface of strategy and technology.
That is why in our ninth episode of Next Slide, Please, we discuss everything female. From clients who are surprised to meet a female consultant to the benefits of mixed-gender teams and of course what we as an employer can do to make a career in mobility focused management consulting interesting for women.
When discussing how consulting companies develop their knowledge, we touched upon the value of professional networks. They help to gain insights and form opinions – two critical ingredients for successful projects. But how do you start building such a value-creating network? How to start things up, especially as a young professional? Our latest podcast episode shares some best practices our host Tobias Stahl and his guest Andreas Maihöfner have developed in their professional career.
Why do consulting firms include so called “cases” in their job interviews? And through how many interviews do you have to go until finally getting an offer? In our latest episode of Next Slide, Please, we discuss the interview process at Strategy Engineers and explain why as a candidate, you should consider it a chance rather than a one way street with you on display. We share a lot of background information on what our interviewers are looking for as well as our tips and tricks for you to be successful.
How do management consultants get their knowledge? On which basis do they advise their clients to take impactful decisions? Building and structuring knowledge is key for any consultant. Together with my colleague Andreas Maihöfner, I discuss the different sources of knowledge and insights and how we structure and develop knowledge at Strategy Engineers. Just to give you a brief spoiler: it takes a lot more than being quick to Google. Listen in!
Which candidate profiles qualify best for an entry in management consulting? Is there a certain field of study you should attend or is it all about internships and stays abroad? And how does that change if we consider consulting at the interface between management and technology?
Together with my colleague Hans, I have interviewed the majority of colleagues who have joined Strategy Engineers in the last couple of years. In this episode, we reflect on our experiences and expectations – and have some best practices to share for your application at a management consulting firm. Listen in!
Do not forget to check out Hans’ Podcast “Perspectives Towards Sustainable Mobility” if you are interested in how mobility can become climate neutral in the future.
Management consultants get to travel the world, working with exciting customers. However, for many of us, this refers to the “typical consulting week” of four days at the client location and one in your office back at home. Or your home office. But what does it mean when you actually move to the location you are working at? In which ways is that different to working abroad and how does it change the perspective and experiences made? I follow up with my colleagues Asli from our U.S. office and Zac from our Chinese team to exchange vibrant stories from living abroad. Listen in!
Consultants love challenging assignments – which help them get up to speed on their learning curve. But what does this look like only two weeks into the new job? How cold is the water you jump into and what can you expect to achieve in that time? I catch up with Lars who just joined our team to reflect on his first two weeks as a Senior Consultant with Strategy Engineers. Listen in!
Many great talents around the world decide to become management consultants to start their career. What are their expectations and motivations for choosing that job? Why did we chose our jobs and what did we learn since we started?
We review our shared experience from many job interviews and assess, how the reality on the job delivers on the objectives?
I pick up with my colleague Dr. Ulrich Guddat, Partner at Strategy Engineers, to reflect on why people become management consultants. And which advice we have for them to stay in the long run. Listen in!
Working with the best clients across the world means that consultants get to travel the world working on their projects. But how does this "working abroad" usually look like and which challenges as well as opportunities does it hold? How does a typical consulting week abroad look like and when do we usually get up to pick our flights? And how much do you get to know a foreign culture from working? I pick up with my colleagues Asli from our US office and Zac from our Chinese team to exchange vibrant experiences and true challenges. Listen in!
Why is it that many students consider management consulting firms as the perfect start into a successful professional career? And what is there to be learnt beyond creating ever more slides? In my podcast “Next Slide, Please” I will take you on a journey into all things management consulting. I will be talking to guests about what a career in management consulting looks like, how to best enter this field, what to look out for, and what the day-to-day challenges are. And about when it might be time to move on. I am a Manager in management consulting myself – and I am looking forward to sharing both my experience and many different perspectives on success in the industry. Join in!