Professional Development

Universal Consulting : Small Business Management Consulting & Strategy Consulting Company in India.

At Universal Consulting we hire people from diverse backgrounds and are committed to their success. Our commitment to success of our consultants drives our professional development programs.

Consultants at UC work hard, constantly seek innovative solutions to clients' challenges and invest significant time in learning. Our aim is to instill in our consultants the confidence and courage to take on, and excel in professional challenges.

While we are committed to support consultants' growth, people in the Firm shape their careers.

Consulting Readiness Program

All new consultants go through the year-long CRP. The CRP explains our philosophy and prepares consultants for the tough challenges ahead.

The CRP simulates a live consulting environment so that new candidates get a feel for the profession of consulting. Through case studies, simulated assignments, functional training sessions new consultants acclimatize themselves with nuances of the profession. The program is a great introduction to the Firm and colleagues. The CRP also pushes consultants to the limit by stressing great demands on their physical and mental stamina.

At the end of the CRP each consultants' performance is assessed on pre-determined parameters and feedback on strengths, weaknesses and areas of improvement are communicated.

This training revolves around multiple themes including engagement management, client management, methodologies, engagement reviews and critique, and presentation skills to name a few. Training is largely conducted in-house.

In addition to training, the Firm also encourages consultants to pursue a reading program designed to get consultants upto speed on latest management thinking. The first work hour of the day is designated as Knowledge Hour and is dedicated to knowledge acquisition through reading of business books and journals.

Training is a serious commitment at Universal Consulting. The Firm invests heavily in training to ensure success of consultants. Training is a continuous activity designed to prepare professionals and office staff for the daily rigours of the profession.

Feedback

Feedback, they say, is the breakfast of champions. Our performance management system lies at the core of our people development.

Feedback is open and transparent. Consultants are evaluated by their seniors / project managers and peers and they, in turn, evaluate their seniors and peers.