In this episode of Tarka Talks Consulting, host Richard Longstreet sits down with Anush Newman, co-founder of JMAN Group, to explore the journey of scaling a consulting firm across multiple geographies.
They discuss JMAN’s growth strategy, the impact of investment on their operations, and the challenges of managing a global business. If you’re interested in how boutique consultancies evolve and expand, this is one you won’t want to miss.
Episode Breakdown:
[00:54] Introducing JMAN Group and CEO, Anush Newman
[03:23] What bought on the idea of launching JMAN
[06:57] Shaping the JMAN Proposition
[08:21] Keeping up with evolving technology
[11:52] What were the early years like at JMAN?
[18:09] Being more hands-on with multiple locations
[20:30] The culture at JMAN
[22:41] How do you assess a junior candidate’s motivation and values without professional experience?
[28:10] Taking on Private Equity at JMAN & lessons learnt
[32:52] Focusing on training is at the core at JMAN
[35:17] What Anush & JMAN look for in a new hire
[37:24] Recruitment within JMAN
[44:02] What has been your biggest learning in your career?
[45:15] Horror stories from career
[49:12] Is there one thing you wish you knew at the very start of your career?
A big thank you to Anush for your insights – it was brilliant to have you on the show! Find out more about our guest:
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