At the same time, Associates tackle real client questions on a real project, sharpening their consulting skills by gaining exposure to senior-level clients and getting presentation experience on their first engagement. It is of course critical to insure that new employees are rapidly able to contribute to solving the client s questions. An additional formal resource to enable this is a program in which new members of the firm are assigned colleagues. They help new employees adjust to the firm and to the workload. They act as informal advisors on work challenges, such as planning travel or finding that online database you need to locate market share in the pet food industry.
Colleagues are equally important in addressing non-work concerns and interests.
They can act as a tour guide for those just moving into the area, pointing new employees to local banks, weekend activities, or the best all-night diner in southern New Hampshire. The Colleague Program helps to insure the professionalism of our product, while reflecting the importance of collegiality, teamwork, and continuous learning that are cornerstones of the Case Strategy culture.