Consulting Magazine - September 2016

Stuart Jackson, Global Managing Partner of L.E.K. Consulting,
says he can’t recall any time in the firm’s history when there
were more change and innovation programs underway at every
level of the firm, and within its global sectors. These initiatives
cover all aspects of the business including brand and thought
leadership, new tools, staff roles, recruiting and training.

“They add up to an unprecedented
acceleration of our rate of development
and progress,” Jackson says. “And this
isn’t a one-year initiative, I think chang-
ing and evolving faster than others is a
fundamental trait of high-performance
companies and organizations.”
These efforts have paid off and have
resulted in L.E.K. placing three slots
higher on the Best Firms to Work For
list than when it made its debut back in

2014. For Jackson, the recognition is incredibly important. “Every day, we read statistics about how many people don’t enjoy their work,” he says.

“Personally, I feel incredibly lucky that
L.E.K. provides me with a place where
I can be successful in a job where I love
coming to work each day.”
And being able to pass that on is
a top priority, he says. “It’s a delight
to me that so many of our people are
happy in their roles with us,” Jackson
says. “I realize there are always ways
to improve, but this honor shows we
are making great progress.”
Jackson says the firm is committed
to helping every staff member have
a career with impact. That means
providing staff with opportunities to
have transformative impact on orga-
nizations; access to an exceptional
team of peers and leaders; world-class
professional growth experiences and
career progression; and an enriching
and rewarding life, both personally
and professionally.

L.E.K attracts talent that’s high
performing and results-oriented. In a
client service environment, this can
create high-pressure, Jackson says,
but what makes things manageable
is the firm’s team approach. “Every
individual has a network of peers and
resources they can call upon, so that
while projects can be challenging,
stress is minimized,” he says. “A deep-
seated camaraderie runs throughout
the firm, creating a unique energy that
can’t be manufactured.”
The firm excelled in Compensation

& Benefits and Client Engagement.

“These areas are indicative of our promise to our people; the opportunity to live enriching lives, while enabling success for the world’s leading firms and organizations,” Jackson says.

WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR FIRM? WHAT SETS IT APART?

JACKSON: “It’s all about the team. Upon joining L.E.K., our staff becomes part of a collaborative, global team of exceptional talent. We offer the benefits of a large, global firm along with the advantages of being part of a close-knit team working in an approachable, supportive environment. We are surrounded by highly motivated, high-achieving professionals every day, challenging us to do and be better. From day one, our people begin making an impact. Our focus is on solving tough issues rather than implementing processes. We challenge ourselves and each other, constantly stretching and expanding our abilities. The experience and responsibility gained here is simply unparalleled. Each and every one of our people is part of a team that’s striving towards the same goal: to have a transformational impact.”