Collegial and Conducive Environment for Growth, Quality Work and Conviction in Social Impact - Recensione dipendente - Dipendente anonimo presso Eden Strategy Institute

1) Complex & Interesting strategy projects: One day you will find yourself trying to craft strategies for a government agency, the other creating industries roadmaps, and another doing growth strategies for an MNC. Most of the problems encountered are new which means we need to build our own framework which requires a level of intellectual rigour and imagination that is amazing to experience. Most importantly you will feel the impact you are having is not just to create profits but also social impact. 2) A truly agile & entrepreneurial environment: I am not sure I know many offices that allow a new graduate to lead a very lucrative strategy engagement in the first 3 months. You will get the chance to truly maximise your potential as you will be given enormous amounts of responsibility very early on. Very early on you will be trained on how to do everything, from leading focus groups, interviews, analysis, project management, client relationship, presentations, mentoring and much more. Also, you will get the chance to truly impact the future direction of Eden, strategically and culturally. 3) Intellectually curious, friendly and diverse colleagues: The level of consultants at Eden is very high, but everyone is extremely approachable, friendly, helpful and also very different from one another. 4) Culture of openness, feedback, excellence: A very distinct culture that is demanding but very adaptable to each consultant's personality and strengths. Everyone feels comfortable to express who they truly are while being open to learn and grow from each other.

Like most strategy shops, the projects sometimes depend on the client so you may find yourself on a project that does not resonate with your interests 100%. Also, expectedly, the working hours can get brutal at times but better than other shops out there.

Eden gives its consultants a wide latitude to do their work, which will naturally undergo a rigorous and ongoing process of challenge, scrutiny, revamping, and refinement. The potential for growth and learning under such conditions is tremendous. A consultant has the freedom to propose and drive changes to the modus operandi of the firm, to generate their own thought pieces, to submit proposals for projects for which they are highly passionate, and work on tasks in a manner aligned to their personal style that maximizes their effectiveness. Of course, all these should be aligned to the mission and viability of Eden. The many spaces for consultation and collective decision-making give everyone a sense of ownership in what the firm does, and not just what affects their own projects. In this way, a consultant can drive many initiatives and engagements him- or herself, receiving the support of the managing partner, and learn as much or he or she likes. There is also a great team dynamic in which the consultants eat together as a team, at least when time permits. The team is also mindful of their physical wellness, so they go run or work out together at the Fitness First at the top floors of the building (for which membership Eden will pay half).

Because there is often no right or perfect answer, you may be left to your own devices to figure out what is the "right" way, and even what you think is "right" will still have elements wrong with it, which can leave one feeling without a foundation of growth or reference point. I personally felt under constant pressure to deliver and unable to step back and reflect, which seemed to be at odds with a process of learning. One should be able to overcome these difficulties with exemplary personal discipline and time dedication outside their immediate work to reflect on their growth and learning. Additionally, Eden has made significant progress in creating an onboarding program and creating individual learning roadmaps.