case team

Teamwork is a core element of life at Marakon, so we are committed to making each case team experience a satisfying and rewarding one.

Case teams generally range in size from four to six people and consist of at least one associate consultant, one consultant, a manager and a partner. These team members work closely together for the duration of the assignment, which can last anywhere from two to six months or more.

As with any team, there is an initial ramp-up period, and we actively manage this process to improve the overall experience for team members.

ramping up

The case team experience begins with a conversation between the consultant and his or her local staffing manager. This gives consultants an opportunity to talk about their individual preferences and development goals and to identify available opportunities that meet these needs. Once an assignment has been tentatively agreed on, the consultant then has the opportunity to talk to the manager on the project to find out more detail on what the work will involve and what his or her role will be.

during the project

At kickoff, the team identifies the scope of the project and develops a work plan. During this early period, team members are encouraged to talk about how they would prefer to work together and collectively establish a set of team "norms." These can cover items from team lifestyle to learning, and are actively managed throughout the project. At the same time, each team member develops his or her own personal project objectives, which they talk through with their manager to ensure that they have the right focus and stretch.

As the project work continues, the team does ad hoc "pulse checks" and regular formal feedback sessions. These sessions are an opportunity for members to revisit the team norms and discuss how people are feeling in regards to lifestyle, learning and team leadership.

The case team is not all work and no play: Throughout a project, it will organize social events to entertain team members during the week. Activities range from dinners and shows to sporting events and mountain climbing.

after the project wraps

At the end of a project, the team has a formal debrief during which members provide their perspective on what worked well and what might be improved in the future. In this way, we strive to make each case team experience better than the last.