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Do you know what your partners need?
Consultants often solve problems in isolation. They tend to ignore what partners actually need. This post is for consultants who want to tailor outputs…
Dec 19
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Rustem Karymov
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The silent killer of your problem-solving: implicit assumptions
If you make mistakes in problem-solving, you make your work much harder. The most damaging mistakes are implicit assumptions because they are invisible…
Dec 16
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Rustem Karymov
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How to change industry or practice?
Consultants often find themselves pigeonholed in industries or practices they don’t like. This post is for those who want to break out. You will learn…
Dec 12
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Rustem Karymov
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The best slide of my career: example of conceptual problem-solving
Many MBB consultants struggle to understand what conceptual problem-solving is. This post helps to understand this important skill. And I share a real…
Dec 9
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Struggle with the imprecise nature of consulting?
Many MBB consultants struggle with being imprecise in consulting. This post explains when high level estimates are legitimate, how to use them safely…
Dec 5
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Rustem Karymov
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Can't find critical data for analysis?
Most consultants freeze when critical data is missing. But that’s when real problem-solving begins. What can you do? Let me share a real example of how…
Dec 2
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Rustem Karymov
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November 2025
How to deal with scope creep
Consultants panic when their scope expands, but that reaction hurts their career. This post helps understand how partners think about scope. You’ll…
Nov 28
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Rustem Karymov
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Avoid being staffed on a bad project
MBB consultants feel powerless when staffing forces them on bad projects, but it's not completely hopeless. This post helps you to protect your career…
Nov 25
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Rustem Karymov
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How I built my coaching business
What if you dream of “one day” building your own business. In this post I share my journey of building my profitable, low-stress coaching business.
Nov 18
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Rustem Karymov
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What are the 2nd and 3rd level insights?
Partners ask MBB consultants to generate the 2nd and 3rd level insights. But consultants struggle to understand what that means and how to do it. In…
Nov 11
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Rustem Karymov
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How to prepare for your start at an MBB firm
Many incoming MBB consultants underestimate how critical the first months are. This guide shows how to prepare before day one to avoid mistakes and…
Nov 4
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Rustem Karymov
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October 2025
EM role is the best one at McKinsey
Most consultants dread stepping into the EM role, seeing only chaos, stress, and blame. But for those who master it, it becomes the most rewarding job…
Oct 28
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Rustem Karymov
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