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Aug 17
876: The Lesson in Choosing to Resign (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
When I was an associate and had just joined the firm from a boutique firm, many of my colleagues from the boutique firm were also looking for new roles. Some of them were outstanding and others were terrible. Shortly after I joined the firm it was announced that some of the terri ... Show More
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875: Using Storytelling in Cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Storytelling is a very powerful technique to ensure someone remembers you after an interview. In fact, even when we screen people at Firmsconsulting today, we use this technique I applied as a partner. The rule is simple: if I can remember your key messages from the interview the ... Show More
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Too many clients panic when they are managed out of McKinsey, BCG or Bain. They assume the worst and imagine a tattered reputation. This could not be further from the truth. In this podcast, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we explain why it is ... Show More
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248: What is a conceptual thinker? (Strategy Skills classics)
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Send us Fan MailBrainstorming questions in a case interview are an opportunity for you to showcase creativity, business acumen, and structure. Today, Stephanie shares how to structure your approach to brainstorming questions. Ready to crush your interviews? Listen up!Additional L ... Show More
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362: What is a conceptual thinker? (Strategy Skills classics)
<p>For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we explain what it means to be a conceptual thinker and how to demonstrate this skill.</p> <p>If you work at any major consulting firm – and especially if you want to be promoted – you must prove you are a concept ... Show More
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Learn business English for facilitating a brainstorming session.
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312: Handling client's difficult questions (Strategy Skills classics)
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Many organisations still shy away from this important combined business practice and HR led strategy as it can appear to be too complicated a task. This podcast encourages organisations of all sizes to start small and build on the data and analysis that will inform the practices ... Show More
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Send us Fan MailA PhD candidate attempts to solve a Capital One case interview. Can he crack the case, or will he crack under the pressure of a live audience and time constraints? You'll have to listen to find out! The case involves a lot of tough math and some great brainstormin ... Show More
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Brainstorming with Purpose: Finding Solutions to Real-World Challenges
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of basic brainstorming and explore how it can be used as a powerful tool for tackling real-world challenges.
Admittedly, i start off pretty tool, but why couldn't this be the basis for something fa ... Show More
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Brainstorming is very difficult and a crucial skill to have when solving cases, especially with McKinsey where the interviewer will constantly ask you to probe and brainstorm different areas of the case. This podcast examines the initial parts of the brainstorming structure. Since brainstorming happens in such a rapid-fire format and appears unstructured, th ... Show More
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we explain what it means to be a conceptual thinker and how to demonstrate this skill.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you work at any major consulting firm – and e ... Show More
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