Leading in today’s business environment is not easy, and creating change is even harder. William Bratton understood that. In 1994, Bratton pioneered what has now come to be known as tipping point leadership, an unconventional method for approaching large-scale organizational…
“What is lean six sigma?” is a question Western businesspeople have been asking themselves for decades since the meteoric rise of Japanese industry in the 1980s. Since the term’s introduction, many companies have successfully implemented lean six sigma into their…
McKinsey Case Interviews are some of the toughest with the most expectation for accurate case math and solid case structure. This case is led by Jenny Rae, ex-Bain consultant, and the candidate, Lisa, is an ex-McKinsey consultant. Read how Lisa…
Many people never learn how to create a business plan even though they own and operate a business. Maybe they think formal business plans are reserved for multinational corporations, to be executed by highly educated executives. Maybe they assume a…
Deloitte is one of the most recognizable consulting firms in the world. There are some real benefits to working there. Some you could probably guess, some may be a surprise. None-the-less, take a look at 3 reasons to work at…
Accenture Federal Services may be unfamiliar to you even if you think you know Accenture up and down. Founded in 1989, Accenture has become one of the largest consulting firms in the world. The firm has annual revenues of over…
In today’s world, adaptive leadership is an essential skill for anyone interested in pursuing a career in management consulting. Originally developed by Ron Heifetz and Marty Linsky of Harvard Business Review, adaptive leadership principles are quickly replacing the more traditional…
Many entrepreneurs start their businesses with a relatively simple idea for a product or service. They also have a relatively simple goal of producing and selling that product or service as profitably as possible. Yet, this isn’t unique just to…
Warren Buffett is a name you’re guaranteed to have heard of if you’ve paid any attention to the international business landscape in the last fifty years. There is practically a whole sub-industry of literature out there promising to unveil the…
Bain offices can be found all over the world, with 58 locations serving six different continents. The various Bain & Company locations all seek to perpetuate the company’s signature “Bainie” culture, which the company has espoused since its founding in…