The Isenberg Undergraduate Consulting Group is back and better than ever, with a major improvement that streamlines the preliminary stages of the relationship with a prospective client. For this semester, IUCG designed and implemented a “Request for Proposal” which allows both IUCG and the potential client to enter the engagement on the same page.
Located under the “Our Work” tab on the IUCG website, clients can select to begin their project inquiry. Below is a brief overview of our project selection process.
The addition of the RFP brings more structure and consistency to the project process which will increase the value for everyone involved. Some key aspects of this document are a general overview, employee information, the companies’ strengths and weaknesses, marketing tactics, finances, and project specifics and includes questions which allows the group to gain a better understanding of the company prior to the engagement. The RFP will be open and available for potential clients to submit, year round, however in order to be considered as a project, the RFP must be submitted at least 1 week prior to the start of the new academic semester. Once IUCG has received the RFP, and the scope and vision of the project aligns with the group’s vision, the client will meet with leadership and the project manager to better define the project. The group is confident that this new proposal system will only improve the quality of our work.
Our guarantee is that as the client, you have the final word. We believe that the quality of our work speaks for itself. Please check out our case studies about our previous engagements under the “Our Work” tab on our website.
Just as the group selects clients to work with each semester, our analysts and project managers undergo a rigorous, and highly competitive process to be join the group. From this pool of students, IUCG identifies the right team of analysts that fit your organization’s specific needs. Our internal development initiatives, which involves lectures from alumni who work at top firms, case work and technical development workshops, encourages all project members to continuously sharpen their skills.
IUCG’s culture is one of continuous improvement and development. It is in the nature of that culture to consistently improve processes like the RFP in order to provide the most value to clients as well as our members.
