We are committed to meeting our professionals’ individual and team developmental needs, with practical
training from Day One, senior and peer mentorship, and a carefully considered, individualized set of client
engagement opportunities.

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Formal Training & Evaluation
Personalized Career Planning
The People Connection

Formal Training & Evaluation
Formal Training:

New hires receive introductory training from our senior consultants and subject matter experts. These Opera Solutions-customized sessions focus on honing key consulting skills, and include modules on solving problems effectively, using Opera Solutions' proprietary business tools and applications, creating effective presentations, and conducting interviews.

The firm provides many other formal training programs, such as Advanced Communications Training and Engagement Manager Training. These programs have been developed to give consultants skills and knowledge to master new roles and responsibilities.

Evaluation & Coaching:

Opera is a meritocracy, where the quality of one’s work drives career advancement. We do not have a fixed career trajectory that requires consultants to work at a lower level for a certain period of time before advancing to a higher position.

The evaluation process, which happens twice a year, is an opportunity for senior leadership to come together to discuss each consultant’s performance and determine how to help him or her reach full potential. This process also allows consultants to give upward feedback and peer reviews, and provides teams an opportunity to conduct a formal assessment of their group dynamics.

Personalized Career Planning
Individualized Pathing:
At Opera Solutions, no two career paths are the same. The intimacy of our firm and the fast pace of our growth gives us the flexibility and the desire to shape very individualized experiences for our consultants.

We are committed to supporting our people’s success, and work diligently to identify engagements and roles that play to strengths, while also allowing stretch and growth.

Some join Opera Solutions to make consulting a lifelong career, while others seek to learn as much as they can, as fast as they can, before they move on to new challenges. Regardless of one’s career objectives, Opera Solutions can provide the right project opportunities, with ongoing support and carefully thought-out career pathing.

Business School Support:
If pursuing an MBA is on your career path, Opera Solutions can help you get there, with a robust support system that includes Opera Solutions-sponsored MBA panels and other tools and information.

For a select group of consultants, Opera Solutions will cover the entire business school tuition in order to bring them back to Opera Solutions after their graduation.

The People Connection
At Opera Solutions we create person-to-person relationships to support our new consultants and weave them into firm life.

Mentorship:
All new consultants are paired with a mentor. These individuals, more experienced consultants, help guide new hires on their career paths and ensure that Opera Solutions meets their professional development needs. Mentors formally represent their mentees during the semi-annual review process, and also provide a channel for advice and help to address any work-related questions or concerns. Mentors help mentees think through the key decisions that will chart their unique experiences at Opera Solutions, and ensure that they gain exposure to a broad range of practices, clients, and analytic experiences.

Buddy Program:
The Opera Solutions Buddy Program provides new consultants with a "buddy,” an informal peer contact who can provide practical advice on many issues, including life at Opera Solutions, dynamics, and work/life balance.

Buddies support new consultants from hire date through the first months of their careers, sharing their experiences and "been there" knowledge to guide and mentor new hires throughout the critical early transition period.