Archive - Distinctive Plus - Newsletter for MBB Consultants

April 2025

I pushed back McKinsey partners a lot

Consultants often wrongly believe they have to push back their partners. But that is counterproductive. It destroys trust and relationships. Instead…

Apr 29 •

How to get from Good to Great

I know you want to improve your skills. Coaching can be a cheat code for success in consulting. It works much better if you already doing well. It's…

Apr 22 •

What I hated the most as a McKinsey manager

Consultants often make this simple but damaging mistake. They rush to send their slides to managers without investing sufficient time in quality. But…

Apr 15 •

How surfing is similar to MBB consulting?

Consulting is a very complex profession. It requires you to learn multiple skills and apply them in dynamic situations. Having a great coaching support…

Apr 8 •

What should you optimize for in staffing?

Staffing in MBB firms is extremely complex process. Consultants are often confused what they must optimize for in staffing game. The best strategy you…

Apr 1 •

March 2025

How to use Visual Graphics correctly?

MBB firms have Visual Graphics to help consultants with slides. But many consultants use them incorrectly. Let's discuss what is the best way to use…

Mar 25 •

Every consultant needs an AP as a coach?

The consulting journey is treacherous. It's extremely helpful to have someone experienced to help you navigate it in the most effective way.

Mar 18 •

Sometimes I get these sad messages...

MBB consulting is full of unspoken rules. Not knowing these rules make your journey extremely ineffective. Often, it can make a difference between…

Mar 11 •

'You must be proud of being average in an MBB firm...' partners like to say

Partners will tell you getting average rating is a big achievement. But why you don't feel like a winner? Actually, you hate being average. Let's…

Mar 4 •

How to learn problem-solving

Problem-solving is the most important skill in MBB consulting. But learning it is extremely difficult. Let's discuss how you can radically upgrade your…

Mar 2 •

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