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May 2020
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S1E6: McKinsey-Style Case Study: Iced Co...

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Former McKinsey consultant and all-star case coach Lisa Bright joins us to crack a full McKinsey-style case. Curious to hear how an expert drives a case from start to finish? You've come to the right place.

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