COVID-19: Local vs. Global Optimization
In looking at the COVID-19 response globally and here in the United States, I can’t help but remember a concept I learned in calculus class
April 5, 2020
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The Trend Is Your “Friend”
I’m told there’s a saying on Wall Street that goes, “The trend is your friend.” I’m not a banker nor an asset manager, so I
April 4, 2020
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Great Depression 2020?
I’ve been noticing that there are questions lately about what caused the Great Depression and whether we’re at risk of something similar in 2020. The
April 1, 2020
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Save Lives vs. Save the Economy
In the United States, there’s a big debate going on right now. Epidemiologists urge physical distancing as the best way to avoid catastrophic loss of
March 30, 2020
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Behavior = Communication
Several years ago, I took a class on how to write movie scripts. The world-renown instructor’s students included many famous Hollywood actors (who wanted to
March 26, 2020
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Coronavirus: Leadership during a Crisis
The need for effective leadership is especially acute during a major crisis. Today, I wanted to share a framework for how you can lead others
March 17, 2020
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Treat the Interviewer Like a Client
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Preparation Tips from a McKinsey New Hire
What follows are helpful tips on case interview preparation that I received from an F1Y. Success Story: Hope you are doing well.
Personal Ethics — in Consulting Offers and in Business
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The Six-Minute Hypothesis Rule
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Options for Post Consulting Careers
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McKinsey Offer from Top 200 University
The following field report is from a McKinsey new hire from a Top 200 U.S. university. While McKinsey and the
Oliver Wyman Offer vs. Boutique
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Tips for a Case Interview from a McKinsey New Hire
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Choosing between Multiple Offers – McKinsey, BCG, Bain, & Deloitte
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Tips from Bain New Hire
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