McKinsey, BCG et al engagements are very different from the stories typically depicted on blogs etc. Too often the writer seems intent on explain how long the hours are and the need to do analyses. That is part of the picture but far from the entire story. Many of these stories are also written bottom-up with an associate or analyst seeing things from their ... Show More
Jan 20
837: How to Network with a Senior Partner (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Networking with a partner is counter-intuitive. It is much easier to network with a McKinsey / BCG partner for at least four reasons. First, partners always return emails. Second, partners are generally willing to take a call just to explore your profile. Third, partners are less ... Show More
12m 58s
Jul 2023
Master the Art of Business Narrative
Mark Schaefer and Ketih Jennings reveal the difference between story and narrative as it relates to business strategy. In this wide-ranging discussion, they unpack the role of narrative in branding and corporate influence, Eastern versus Western storytelling style, and more. This ... Show More
53m 12s
Oct 2022
288: Benchmarking analysis (Strategy Skills classics)
For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from the Corporate Strategy & Transformation study, where we explain how benchmarking analysis, or what is also called best practice analysis, should be used for the top-down analysis and why they are so difficult to manag ... Show More
16m 27s
May 2024
Unpacking the Global State of Business Analysis
<p>Susan and Scott talk with Eno Eka, Founder of <a href="https://businessanalysisschoollive.com/optin" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Business Analysis School</a>, about the Global State of Business Analysis (GSBA), the report from IIBA's annual survey that shares ... Show More
38m 28s