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Originally Posted by Unregistered
This is not entirely accurate.
Accenture / Big 4 Consulting do work with high-level management for certain projects.
As a matter of fact, PwC Consulting & Strategy& + EY Advisory & EY-Parthenon tend to work hand-in-hand to deliver large-scale projects too
Alas, strategy work is of less importance in the consulting sector in today's day and age. Clients want the entire package -- just look at how McK & BCG are investing in their operational practices.
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If you want to look at it strictly, even McK's and BCG's expert / operational / implementation track is less prestigious than their traditional strategy generalist track. Yes, the consulting industry is rapidly transforming. But ask any consultant in
MBB and they will tell you the generalist consultants have better prestige and get more perks (e.g. ease of getting MBA scholarship, generally better brand equity and perception to future employers / MBA schools)
That being said, generalist consultants are increasingly doing implementation work. But what we are talking about here is the perception and personal branding. You may be in Strategy& doing implementation work but who cares? To your next employer, you're still better served with the S& brand.