1 How might BCG’s experience be used as an example to argue for other companies to invest in systematic training? Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a management consulting firm and a leading advisor on business strategy. Clients include private, public and not-

for-

profit organisations across the globe. BCG consistently ranks high on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for List due to a training and development process that is ingrained in the culture of the company

(BCG, 2013). A support system is in place to facilitate professional development at every stage of an employee’s career trajectory, from new recruits to senior managers. Employees have access to online training tools, workshops, apprenticeship programmes and career development programmes.

All new employees at BCG go through a three-

week core curriculum training programme.

BCG consultants come from a range of different backgrounds from business administration to biochemistry to classics. The core curriculum programme introduces all new consultants to the BCG approach, which centres on customised solutions for clients. The training programme involves interactive, team-

oriented sessions on analytical, problem-

solving and communications skills. In addition, BCG uses an apprenticeship programme to enable on‑the-

job learning from colleagues