High Impact Moments
One of the biggest things you learn at McKinsey is the 80/20 “rule.” This “rule” says that 80% of the results you want can be
November 8, 2022
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Compound Errors
Over the past years, I’ve been intrigued by why airplanes crash. Yes, I suppose it’s a slightly morbid fascination, but I suspect it has to
November 3, 2022
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The Margin of Error
When engineers design bridges, they estimate the amount of forces that will be exerted on the bridge. They engineer the bridge to withstand those forces
November 1, 2022
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The Curse of Success
Success teaches you virtually nothing. The real learning comes from the the micro and macro “failures” (I prefer the term feedback opportunities) that preceded the
October 30, 2022
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Cognitive Load
One of the things I’ve paid more attention to in the past several years is cognitive load. Cognitive refers to the brain. Load refers to
October 14, 2022
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Complaints vs. Requests
In individual relationships, it’s easy to complain. The problem with complaining as a primary way of relating is that, often, there aren’t positive changes. In
October 12, 2022
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Practicing Problem Structuring in Case Interviews
To practice problem structuring in a case interview I recommend practicing the process of setting a hypothesis and devising an issue
Tips for Case Interview Mastery
There are lots of little things that separate a candidate who does a good job on a case vs. an excellent job.
Can You be Too Prepared for a Case Interview?
Recently I have received several emails from readers asking if you can be “too prepared” for a case interview. My
Second Chance Case Interviews
Recently I received the following email from a reader who was rejected by McKinsey in the second round. What follows
Practicing Quantitative Questions
Below is a list of tips and recommended resources to assist in practicing quantitative case interview questions. Standardized Testing Practice
Last Minute Case Interview Preparation
In reviewing the hundreds of thousands of emails I’ve received in the past 10 years, one of the most common
Case Interview Preparation Time
One of the most common questions I am asked is how much time is needed to prepare for case interviews? My
How to Practice Cases Without a Partner
A question I receive quite often is How to Practice Case Interviews Alone? I will be honest it is hard
McKinsey PST: (Practice Question and Answer)
One of the skills that’s being tested during a case interview is something I call data sufficiency. Basically, you have
PARADE Method
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