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Struggle with poor judgment?
Many consultants struggle with poor judgment. They think it’s an intrinsic trait. But often it breaks due to invisible thinking errors. This post…
Aug 6
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Struggle with slide-making?
Slide-making is the most fundamental skill in consulting. If consultants have friction there, it may tank their performance. But most consultants have…
Aug 4
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Rustem Karymov
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Struggle to understand partners' expectations?
You worked on the problem only to find out later that it was the wrong one. All this hard work was for nothing, just wasted time. The feeling of…
Jul 30
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Rustem Karymov
My Speed to Output is Very Slow
Speed to output is the most common pain point for consultants. But the solution is counterintuitive. Let's discuss what you can do to improve your…
Jul 7
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Rustem Karymov
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I struggled with problem-solving
Most consultants hear “improve problem-solving” and start learning more frameworks. But the real gap is not theory. It’s the lack of a systematic…
May 12
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Rustem Karymov
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Problem-Solving Cheatsheet
Improving your problem-solving is extremely difficult. Too many resources, too many frameworks, and most are far from practical. This post is for…
Apr 14
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Rustem Karymov
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Do You Struggle to Speak Up in Meetings?
It’s an evergreen problem for any consultant. Here are two skills you must master to get better.
Mar 24
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Rustem Karymov
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One invisible mistake torpedoes your problem-solving
Implicit assumptions are simple but damaging mistakes. The hardest part is that they are invisible to consultants. In this post, I provide one example…
Mar 17
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Rustem Karymov
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How McKinsey Sells Projects
MBB firms tell their senior managers to go and sell. But selling in consulting is not what you might imagine. This post is for those who want to…
Feb 24
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Rustem Karymov
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I Don’t Understand My Feedback
Most consultants treat feedback as a to-do list they must complete. But what if it's just a symptom? How to identify and address the real root causes?
Feb 17
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Rustem Karymov
How to Think Well (Critical Thinking)
Most MBB consultants think their problem is slides or speed, but the real issue is how they think. This post is for consultants who want to dramatically…
Feb 10
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Rustem Karymov
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Why do I share all my knowledge for free?
Some people ask me why I share my knowledge for free. But knowledge alone is not enough. Implementation is what matters to become a successful MBB…
Feb 3
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Rustem Karymov
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