Booz Allen Hamilton: An insider guide - Gymkhana

TrainingTraining magazine ranked Booz Allen fourth in its “Training Top 100 List” for2004, also giving it the “Best in Class” honor in the Professional ServicesCompany category. While many companies cut their training budgets last year,Booz Allen increased its investment in learning and development by nearly12 percent. Not only does the firm offer tuition assistance and pay for self-led,individualized training in specialized areas, it puts all new hires through 7- to10-day orientations—taking place in training centers around the world—wherethey learn about Booz Allen’s heritage, culture, and approach to consulting.Those from nontraditional backgrounds who join Booz Allen on the commercialside also go through a mini-MBA program. Summer associates attend a5-day orientation.The WorkplaceAnd with each promotion, employees go through a cohort class that’s designedto help them develop their craft and analytical skills, fine-tune their leadershipabilities, and enhance interpersonal communication.Many insiders agree, however, that “most of the training comes from justbeing on the project and working with the other team members. You’reexpected to carry your own weight, so a lot of the learning comes from yourday-to-day work.”54