Some tortoises can reach or surpass 100 years in terms of their longevity, with sea tortoises approaching similar numbers. Dr. Mitchell has worked with sea turtles in the past, and he points out that estimating how long sea turtles live is as good an estimation as that of pet turtlesâ lifespans.
As a result of their exposure to, and relationships with numerous organizations, consulting firms are typically aware of industry best practices, although the specific nature of situations under consideration may limit the transferability of such practices from one organization to another.
Because a consulting firm has to balance the development of specific knowledge areas with the focus on selling to and delivering services to clients in a specific area or industry, most firms choose a matrix organizational structure that combines the two. The hierarchy in a consulting firm is usually very flat. For example, a firm might have roles for analyst, consultant, senior consultant, engagement manager, partner and managing partner. Everybody in the firm has one of these six roles, except for staff in support functions such as HR or finance.