Collaborate with Future Consulting Leaders
Timeline
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February 19, 2025Experience start
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February 21, 2025Case Overview Provided to Students
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February 26, 2025Client Discovery Call Questions Due
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February 27, 2025Conduct Client Discovery Call
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February 28, 2025Client Follow Up Questions Due
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March 20, 2025Subject Matter Expert Interview Notes Due
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April 5, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 19, 2025Experience start
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February 21, 2025Case Overview Provided to Students
Students will receive a detailed project case overview, including relevant background information, available data, and key objectives for the competitive and target market analysis.
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February 26, 2025Client Discovery Call Questions Due
Students will submit well-researched and thoughtful questions to guide the discovery call with TS Creative Consulting. These questions should clarify project goals, existing data, market assumptions, and the overall strategic vision for the GTM plan.
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February 27, 2025Conduct Client Discovery Call
Students will meet with TS Creative Consulting and key stakeholders to gain deeper insights into the golf concept, current market positioning, and desired outcomes for the GTM strategy.
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February 28, 2025Client Follow Up Questions Due
Students will submit any follow-up questions to clarify information gathered during the discovery call and address gaps in understanding for the competitive analysis and market research phases.
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March 20, 2025Subject Matter Expert Interview Notes Due
Students will conduct interviews with one or more subject matter experts (SMEs) in the golf or sports innovation industry. Notes from these interviews will be compiled and analyzed to gain valuable insights into market trends, competitor dynamics, and potential challenges for market entry.
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March 27, 2025Presentation Design Draft Due
Students will submit a draft presentation outlining the key findings and recommendations from their competitive analysis, target market research, and GTM strategy. The draft should include key visuals, slides structure, and storytelling elements, which will also be presented to the coach.
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April 3, 2025Capstone Presentations with Client
Students will deliver a polished final presentation to TS Creative Consulting, sharing their comprehensive project findings and strategic recommendations. This capstone event will provide a platform for valuable feedback and discussion.
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April 5, 2025Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Data analysis Market research Project management Competitive analysis Market expansionSkills
quantitative data analysis data-driven decision making qualitative data analysis data analysis microsoft excel consulting project management teamwork problem solvingThe University of Virginia’s PhD Plus Consulting Program, led by Dr. Brendan Boler, is designed to equip PhD students and Postdocs with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence required for a successful career in consulting. Participants in this course master a hypothesis-driven structured problem-solving approach, and develop proficiency in data analytics using Excel and storytelling using PowerPoint.
Our learners are advanced PhD students and postdoctoral researchers who bring a high level of analytical ability, critical thinking, and academic rigor to their work. They are eager to apply their skills to real-world consulting projects, gaining hands-on experience that will be invaluable for their professional development. The aim of this collaboration is to provide students with practical experience while offering employers fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to their business challenges.
Students
Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the project. However, these deliverables must be discussed and agreed upon prior to the start of the project.
Project timeline
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February 19, 2025Experience start
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February 21, 2025Case Overview Provided to Students
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February 26, 2025Client Discovery Call Questions Due
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February 27, 2025Conduct Client Discovery Call
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February 28, 2025Client Follow Up Questions Due
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March 20, 2025Subject Matter Expert Interview Notes Due
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April 5, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 19, 2025Experience start
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February 21, 2025Case Overview Provided to Students
Students will receive a detailed project case overview, including relevant background information, available data, and key objectives for the competitive and target market analysis.
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February 26, 2025Client Discovery Call Questions Due
Students will submit well-researched and thoughtful questions to guide the discovery call with TS Creative Consulting. These questions should clarify project goals, existing data, market assumptions, and the overall strategic vision for the GTM plan.
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February 27, 2025Conduct Client Discovery Call
Students will meet with TS Creative Consulting and key stakeholders to gain deeper insights into the golf concept, current market positioning, and desired outcomes for the GTM strategy.
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February 28, 2025Client Follow Up Questions Due
Students will submit any follow-up questions to clarify information gathered during the discovery call and address gaps in understanding for the competitive analysis and market research phases.
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March 20, 2025Subject Matter Expert Interview Notes Due
Students will conduct interviews with one or more subject matter experts (SMEs) in the golf or sports innovation industry. Notes from these interviews will be compiled and analyzed to gain valuable insights into market trends, competitor dynamics, and potential challenges for market entry.
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March 27, 2025Presentation Design Draft Due
Students will submit a draft presentation outlining the key findings and recommendations from their competitive analysis, target market research, and GTM strategy. The draft should include key visuals, slides structure, and storytelling elements, which will also be presented to the coach.
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April 3, 2025Capstone Presentations with Client
Students will deliver a polished final presentation to TS Creative Consulting, sharing their comprehensive project findings and strategic recommendations. This capstone event will provide a platform for valuable feedback and discussion.
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April 5, 2025Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Ideal projects for this experience should align with the course's focus on hypothesis-driven problem-solving, data analytics, and effective communication. Suitable projects will challenge students to apply their academic skills in a practical consulting context.
Here are some examples:
- Market Entry Strategy: Develop a market entry strategy for a new product line, including competitive analysis, target market identification, and go-to-market plan.
- Operational Efficiency Improvement: Analyze and recommend improvements for a company's operational processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Customer Segmentation Analysis: Perform a detailed customer segmentation analysis to identify key customer groups and tailor marketing strategies accordingly.
- Product Pricing Strategy: Create a data-driven pricing strategy for a new or existing product, incorporating competitor pricing and consumer behavior analysis.
- Digital Transformation Plan: Design a comprehensive digital transformation plan for a company looking to modernize its operations and improve digital engagement with customers.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Timeline
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February 19, 2025Experience start
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February 21, 2025Case Overview Provided to Students
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February 26, 2025Client Discovery Call Questions Due
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February 27, 2025Conduct Client Discovery Call
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February 28, 2025Client Follow Up Questions Due
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March 20, 2025Subject Matter Expert Interview Notes Due
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April 5, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 19, 2025Experience start
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February 21, 2025Case Overview Provided to Students
Students will receive a detailed project case overview, including relevant background information, available data, and key objectives for the competitive and target market analysis.
-
February 26, 2025Client Discovery Call Questions Due
Students will submit well-researched and thoughtful questions to guide the discovery call with TS Creative Consulting. These questions should clarify project goals, existing data, market assumptions, and the overall strategic vision for the GTM plan.
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February 27, 2025Conduct Client Discovery Call
Students will meet with TS Creative Consulting and key stakeholders to gain deeper insights into the golf concept, current market positioning, and desired outcomes for the GTM strategy.
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February 28, 2025Client Follow Up Questions Due
Students will submit any follow-up questions to clarify information gathered during the discovery call and address gaps in understanding for the competitive analysis and market research phases.
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March 20, 2025Subject Matter Expert Interview Notes Due
Students will conduct interviews with one or more subject matter experts (SMEs) in the golf or sports innovation industry. Notes from these interviews will be compiled and analyzed to gain valuable insights into market trends, competitor dynamics, and potential challenges for market entry.
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March 27, 2025Presentation Design Draft Due
Students will submit a draft presentation outlining the key findings and recommendations from their competitive analysis, target market research, and GTM strategy. The draft should include key visuals, slides structure, and storytelling elements, which will also be presented to the coach.
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April 3, 2025Capstone Presentations with Client
Students will deliver a polished final presentation to TS Creative Consulting, sharing their comprehensive project findings and strategic recommendations. This capstone event will provide a platform for valuable feedback and discussion.
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April 5, 2025Experience end