INFORMATION SESSION 2015
Aqsa Mian, Devyani Goyal & Michelle Yick
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INTRODUCTION TO DIRECTORS
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Aqsa Mian
Devyani Goyal
Michelle Yick
Internal Co-Chair
MotherReach London
Service Expansion
External Co-Chair
Canadian Cancer Society
Youth Volunteer Retention
Accenture Co-Chair
The Centre for Employment & Learning
Marketing Strategy
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?
“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
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$31.9 billion
#1 largest
Equipping
12 years on
in revenues
(2014) as a
public company
independent
technology
services
provider
3 million
“World’s Most
Admired
Companies” list
people with
Skills to Succeed
by 2020
WHAT DOES ACCENTURE DO?
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
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Products
Resources
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.
Corporate Citizenship Impact
Skills to Succeed
600,000 HOURS DONATED
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.
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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$2 MILLION IN GRANTS &
PRO BONO SERVICE
CONTRIBUTED
#1 FIRM ON CR MAGAZINE’S
BEST CORPORATE CITIZENS LIST
FOR 4 CONSECUTIVE YEARS
IVEY CONNECTS
“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
o Harness talent and energy of Ivey students to make a positive impact on
NPOs and the community
o Develop business leaders who will contribute to their communities by
exposing students to responsible, leading for-profit organizations
o Develop a strong sense of business ethics and community involvement
o Encourage students to think about sustainable development, corporate social
responsibility, and community involvement from a business perspective
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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/email/in-person
• Attend opening and closing ceremonies
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WHY APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN CCP?
PERSONAL GROWTH
o Develop hard skills
• Problem-solving, research, data analysis, synthesis, Excel & PowerPoint
o Develop soft skills
• Teamwork, communication, time management, organization, professionalism
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
o Apply classroom knowledge to solving a real case
o Learn about consulting by working with Accenture professionals
o Gain experience and understanding of consulting and NPOs
COMMUNITY IMPACT
o Enable NPOs to fulfill their mission and serve their beneficiaries
o Make a tangible, lasting impact on the community
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APPLICATION PROCESS
Now
Download application at www.iveyccp.wordpress.com
Sep 18
Submit application to CCP.Application@gmail.com
Sep 23
Receive interview notification from directors
Sep 25/27
Sep 28
Attend interview with directors and alumni
Receive offer to participate in CCP 2015
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
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Date
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
2:00 – 3:30pm
CCP 101
November 2-5
Various
Midpoint Check-in
November 23
11:59pm
Final Deliverables Due
December 4
Evening
Closing Ceremonies
STAY CONNECTED
iveyccpdirectors@gmail.com
iveyccp.wordpress.com
/IveyCommunityConsultingProject
Aqsa (Internal):
Devyani (External):
Michelle (Accenture):
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AMian.HBA2016@ivey.ca
DGoyal.HBA2016@ivey.ca
MYick.HBA2016@ivey.ca