Applied professional learning
Do We Actually Need Management Consultants?
Buy expertise for the right reason.
Clarify the decision or outcome the organisation must achieve. Separate missing expertise from capacity and ownership problems.
YOUR LEARNING OUTCOMES
What you will be able to do.
Business sponsors, procurement professionals and leaders buying or overseeing management consulting.
- Clarify the decision or outcome the organisation must achieve.
- Separate missing expertise from capacity and ownership problems.
- Assess internal work, targeted support and external engagement.
- Explain the recommended approach and conditions for success.
A sourcing decision brief that distinguishes expertise, ownership and capacity needs.
IN PRACTICE
A situation you could face.
A business problem has prompted an immediate request for consultants. Test whether the gap is expertise, ownership, capacity or something else.
Explain the recommended approach and conditions for success.
Illustrative learning scenario.
CURRICULUM
Your learning path.
4 modules
01Define the business need
Clarify the decision or outcome the organisation must achieve.
02Diagnose the capability gap
Separate missing expertise from capacity and ownership problems.
03Compare sourcing options
Assess internal work, targeted support and external engagement.
04Write the sourcing brief
Explain the recommended approach and conditions for success.
THE EXPERIENCE
Practice with a purpose.
100% onlineNo in-person attendance required.
Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included.
Understand the decision
Define the question and the evidence a useful answer needs.
Test your judgement
Apply the method to a realistic case and explain your choices.
Review the quality
Use explicit criteria to judge the result and improve the work.
ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION
Before you apply.
Are courses delivered online?
Course materials, exercises and any included coaching or live sessions are delivered online. No in-person attendance required.
Each programme specifies its pace and included support. Your invitation confirms any scheduled sessions and their timing.
Why do I need to apply?
We review your background and any goals or motivation you choose to share to assess programme fit. There is no payment when you apply.
How do intakes work?
We welcome new participants in intakes over time. Apply for access and we will email you when the next intake opens for this programme.
When can I start?
We will confirm the start date, what is included and the fee when we invite you to join. You can then decide whether to take part. Applying does not give you immediate course access.
What does the fee cover?
Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included. The €99 shown is an estimated fee per person. We will confirm what is included, the final price and any applicable taxes before you decide to join.
Will I receive a certificate?
Your invitation will explain what you need to complete, how your work will be assessed and whether the programme includes a certificate. Any Academy certificate is separate from an accredited academic qualification.
Who is behind the Academy?
Scipio Academy draws on practical expertise from senior alumni of McKinsey, BCG and Bain. We will share details of the programme contributors and reviewers with your invitation. The firms do not sponsor or endorse these programmes.
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