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What silently kills your reputation
Making sloppy mistakes kills your productivity and reputation. You trigger more comments and unnecessary iterations. That's how you waste your time…
Jul 1
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Rustem Karymov
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June 2025
A damaging mindset mistake experienced hires make
In MBB firms, doing only what you were asked is very dangerous. Partners expect you to take the lead, overdeliver, and impress. Take extreme ownership…
Jun 24
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Rustem Karymov
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A damaging mindset mistake experienced hires make
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How to improve your performance as an EM
This post is for EMs or senior consultants who plan to become EMs. The EM role can be the most rewarding or challenging in MBB consulting. In this post…
Jun 17
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Rustem Karymov
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How to improve your performance as an EM
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Don't lose momentum when it's needed the most - EM promotion
Losing momentum before EM promotion can be dangerous. Then, a seemingly good case can turn negative almost overnight. This may lead to a…
Jun 10
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Rustem Karymov
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Don't lose momentum when it's needed the most - EM promotion
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How do you coach consultants from different countries while accounting for differences cultures?
Cultural differences are significant. But fundamental skills like problem-solving are far more important. If you can work very well, you can figure out…
Jun 6
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Rustem Karymov
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3 ways to impress your MBB partners
If you want to become successful in MBB consulting, you must learn how to impress your partners. Here are 3 ways you can do that. And the 3rd one is the…
Jun 3
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Rustem Karymov
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May 2025
Difference between average and high performing feedback memos
Consultants often get generic feedback. But they don't know why it happens. Often, they don't even know what great memo looks like. That is why I…
May 30
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Rustem Karymov
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Transitioning to an EM role at McKinsey?
Transitioning to an EM role is the most difficult one in the firm. Most consultants reduce an EM role just to process management. Then they get sorely…
May 27
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Rustem Karymov
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Transitioning to an EM role at McKinsey?
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Staffing mind games
Consultants want to get staffed on the best projects. But they often operate under time pressure and asymmetric information. It's like playing a…
May 23
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Why performance reviews at McKinsey feel random and unfair
If you receive generic feedback and average ratings, most likely partners either don't like you or know you. They don't advocate for you when it's…
May 20
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Why performance reviews at McKinsey feel random and unfair
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How a senior BCG consultant radically improved his performance
Sometimes senior consultants hit a wall. Their development slows down. They learned all the basics. But to get a manager promotion, they must find new…
May 16
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How a senior BCG consultant radically improved his performance
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Improve the productivity of your teams as an EM
Being an MBB EM is extremely difficult. Partners, clients, and consultants demand your attention. If you have a weak team, this makes your work ten…
May 13
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