Can I push my package to another round if I’m running behind?

Usually, yes — with some practical constraints worth understanding.

If you’re mid-engagement and realize that R1 isn’t realistic, shifting focus to R2 is a conversation we’re happy to have. It happens. Timelines slip, GMAT retakes push things back, work gets unexpectedly intense. We’d rather recalibrate around a realistic deadline than rush you into a weaker submission just to hit an arbitrary target.

What we can’t guarantee is that the exact same consultant capacity will be available in a later round. Our strongest consultants fill their rosters ahead of each cycle. If you shift from R1 to R2 early enough, continuity is almost always preserved. If the shift happens late, we may need to adjust — and we’ll be upfront about what that looks like.

The strategic work doesn’t expire. Your IMPACT™ analysis, your Action Plan, your competitive positioning — all of that carries forward regardless of which round you submit in. What changes is pacing and logistics, not the quality of the foundation.

One honest note: pushing to a later round is sometimes the right call, but it shouldn’t become a habit. Deadlines create productive pressure. Candidates who keep deferring often aren’t struggling with timing — they’re struggling with commitment. If we sense that pattern, we’ll name it directly. That’s not judgment. It’s us doing our job.