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Be in Good Company

Hidden Champions provide various advantages compared to large consultancies such as McKinsey, BCG and Bain (MBB), the Big 4 or Accenture.

1. Advantage

In-depth expertise

Hidden Champions are typically specialized in a few (niche) industries or disciplines. Consultants can therefore build up in-depth expertise in the respective industry or discipline from the outset.

2. Advantage

Close client relationship

At a Hidden Champion, young consultants are usually in direct contact with clients at a very early stage, whereby they quickly build up close relationships and have a great influence on the project result.

3. Advantage

High flexibility

Hidden Champions usually provide their consultants with a high degree of flexibility in terms of working arrangements, project assignments and career paths.

4. Advantage

Taking responsibility early on

Project teams at Hidden Champions are often slightly smaller than those at large consultancies. Thus, young consultants are usually able to take on project tasks with a high level of responsibility at an early stage.

5. Advantage

Impact on the company

Hidden champions are usually still relatively small compared to the large consultancies and are growing. Therefore, consultants usually have the opportunity to take on management tasks early on, contribute to the growth of the company and shape the future direction of the company directly.

6. Advantage

Attractive work-life balance

Hidden champions often achieve a much better work-life balance than large consulting firms. At the same time, the earning potential at a hidden champion is often not or not far below that of MBB.

Methodology

All consultancies are benchmarked uncompromisingly with McKinsey, BCG and Bain. Based on over 30 individual criteria - from the perspective of over 1,000 consulting clients.

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