The McKinsey Way

A very good book. Though, the best way to characterise it would be to requote from it: I think anything I say would be too cynical. —Former associate in the London office Here goes a bit of tongue-in-the-cheek vocab for it: 1. “What’s the so-what?” Translation: How is this analysis useful? Real meaning......more

I was deterred from reading this book for a good two years because of the polarised reviews it has received. Readers have deemed it to be too generic, not up to date, and inadequate in providing actual insight into the firm’s operations and culture. After having read the book, I think it’s safe to s......more

This book has been hopelessly ravaged by the passage of time. It does offer insight into a nebulous industry and, although the methods are not revealed, the state of mind is. The sections that are not outdated and rendered completely useless by the use of the internet have some decent bits of inform......more

A fun read that gives helpful information in an efficient manner! What makes this book great is that it’s “enlivened by witty anecdotes” as said by Paul Zipkin. Niche audience (me) but loved this book.......more

This is Consulting 101 for new and aspiring consultants to read. My first half year in consulting went in understanding the aspects mentioned in the book and the anxiety associated with navingating a firm. While there are definitely no silver bullets, there are indeed some cardinal sins as consultan......more