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INFORMATION SESSION 2015 Aqsa Mian, Devyani Goyal & Michelle Yick
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INTRODUCTION TO DIRECTORS
PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO Aqsa Mian Internal Co-Chair MotherReach London Service Expansion Devyani Goyal External Co-Chair Canadian Cancer Society Youth Volunteer Retention Michelle Yick Accenture Co-Chair The Centre for Employment & Learning Marketing Strategy Introduction Who was your client and what was your project? What was the impact of your recommendation? What was the most rewarding aspect of CCP? What did you take away from the experience? What is your advice to this year’s participants?
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PERCEPTIONS OF CONSULTING
POP CULTURE REALITY Learn Constantly Every engagement starts with rapidly understanding the industry and client. Solve Problems Combine analytical rigour, industry experience, and technical ingenuity to tackle complex client issues. Deliver Solutions Become trusted advisors that help clients achieve sustainable success. Make an Impact Use skills to positively transform companies, people, and the community.
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WHY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING?
Gain exposure to multiple industries and functions Create and execute million-dollar strategies for leading firms Conduct groundbreaking research with industry experts Perform in-depth analysis (financial, operational, customer experience, etc.) to derive key insights Work closely with C-Suite and senior executives from entry level Develop communication, teamwork, leadership, and analytical skills Broaden future exit opportunities
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WHO IS ACCENTURE? WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT 336,000 people 120 countries
“Accenture is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, providing consulting and outsourcing services through our strategy, digital, technology and operations capabilities.” WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT 336,000 people 120 countries 40 industries $31.9 billion in revenues (2014) as a public company #1 largest independent technology services provider Equipping 3 million people with Skills to Succeed by 2020 12 years on “World’s Most Admired Companies” list
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WHAT DOES ACCENTURE DO? 89 of the Fortune Global 100
Our clients are among the largest and most complex firms in the world. We shape and transform their businesses from end-to-end using our global network of industry and functional experts. OUR CLIENTS Over ¾ of the Fortune Global 500 89 of the Fortune Global 100 95 of our top 100 clients have been with us for at least 10 years INDUSTRY GROUPS Communications, Media & Technology Financial Services Health & Public Service Products Resources
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WHAT IS ACCENTURE’S ROLE IN CCP?
Accenture fully supports its peoples’ energy, enthusiasm, and passion to make a positive impact on the community and yourself. Pro Bono Consulting When a company provides professional services at no charge to a NPO. Accenture’s Corporate Citizenship mandate to educate people around the world by building skills that enable them to participate in and contribute to the economy and society. 600,000 HOURS DONATED Corporate Citizenship Impact $2 MILLION IN GRANTS & PRO BONO SERVICE CONTRIBUTED #1 FIRM ON CR MAGAZINE’S BEST CORPORATE CITIZENS LIST FOR 4 CONSECUTIVE YEARS Skills to Succeed Accenture contributes to this goal through: Pro Bono Consulting Volunteering Global Giving Cash Giving Employee Giving Disaster Response Skills-based Volunteering 1 Community Consulting Project (Ivey Business School & University of Calgary) 2 Accent on the Community (McGill University)
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IVEY CONNECTS OUR MANDATE
“Our organization aims to enhance the educational experience of Ivey students in the area of social responsibility, and to advance the social health of the not-for-profit agencies in our community through volunteer efforts.” OUR MANDATE Harness talent and energy of Ivey students to make a positive impact on NPOs and the community Develop business leaders who will contribute to their communities by exposing students to responsible, leading for-profit organizations Develop a strong sense of business ethics and community involvement Encourage students to think about sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, and community involvement from a business perspective Opportunity to apply school learning onto a practical problem
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WHAT IS CCP? “The Community Consulting Project is a program that matches Ivey Business School students with local NPOs to undertake pro-bono consulting projects under the guidance of advisors from global consulting firm, Accenture.” HOW IT WORKS 9 teams consisting of 4 HBA1 students and 1-2 Accenture advisors 2-month program duration from October 1 – December 4 6-week project engagement from October 12 – November 23 RESULTS Final presentation to NPO client Deliverables (written report and/or PPT deck)
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
CCP Directors Accenture Advisors HBA1 Students NPO Clients Oversee program logistics Co-ordinate with NPOs, Accenture, Ivey, HBA1s, CCP Alumni, and media Hold weekly calls to track progress and provide guidance to students throughout the engagement Answer questions about consulting and Accenture Collaborate weekly with client and advisors to research, analyze, and deliver recommendations Update directors with progress and concerns Be readily available to provide feedback and information to students via phone/ /in-person Attend opening and closing ceremonies
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WHY APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN CCP?
PERSONAL GROWTH Develop hard skills Problem-solving, research, data analysis, synthesis, Excel & PowerPoint Develop soft skills Teamwork, communication, time management, organization, professionalism CAREER DEVELOPMENT Apply classroom knowledge to solving a real case Learn about consulting by working with Accenture professionals Gain experience and understanding of consulting and NPOs COMMUNITY IMPACT Enable NPOs to fulfill their mission and serve their beneficiaries Make a tangible, lasting impact on the community Apply real world Involvement in community And time commitment
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APPLICATION PROCESS SELECTION CRITERIA
Now Sep 18 Download application at Submit application to Receive interview notification from directors Attend interview with directors and alumni Receive offer to participate in CCP 2015 Sep 23 Sep 25/27 Sep 28 SELECTION CRITERIA Intent to participate and “fit” with program objectives Previous work / volunteer / leadership experience Ability to commit, collaborate, and deliver
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2015 NPO CLIENTS Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board
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MANDATORY DATES & EVENTS
Time Event September 18 Noon Applications due online September 24-28 Various Interviews conducted September 28 Evening Offers sent October 1 2:00 – 3:30pm Initial Team Meeting October 2 7:00 – 9:00pm Opening Ceremonies October 6 CCP 101 November 2-5 Midpoint Check-in November 23 11:59pm Final Deliverables Due December 4 Closing Ceremonies
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STAY CONNECTED iveyccp.wordpress.com /IveyCommunityConsultingProject Aqsa (Internal): Devyani (External): Michelle (Accenture):
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