Playbook

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 •

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 •

How to Structure Well: 5 Critical Tests

Structuring is an essential skill in consulting. It turns chaos into clarity and builds partners' trust through sharp, logical, and disciplined…

Oct 21 •

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 •

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 •

How do you find unique insights?

Finding unique insights is extremely challenging for consultants. But it's a critical skill to be successful. Learn how you can do it effectively.

Jan 7 •

Stop self-deprecating talk

Consultants experience imposter syndrome. They downplay their abilities because they don't want to let people down. This is a good social tactic, but it…

Nov 14, 2024 •

My first manager forced me to sketch slides on paper

Slide-making is a difficult skill to master. It takes months, if not years, to get really good at it. It's more of a problem-solving than a design…

Nov 11, 2024 •

How to Write Well in Consulting

Writing is an essential consulting skill. But it's not intuitive and full of unspoken expectations. That is why you struggle. Learn to write well and…

Nov 3, 2024 •

Attention to detail

Consultants often make simple mistakes. It's extremely embarrassing and damaging. Let's discuss some practical tips how you can fix this problem.

Oct 14, 2024 •

How the heck do I improve my confidence?

Lack of confidence is one of the biggest pain points for consultants. But it's really hard to improve. Let's learn some practical tips how you can build…

Oct 7, 2024 •

Networking in consulting

Networking is difficult for new consultants. They don't know how to do it except asking for awkward coffee chats. Let's discuss what you can do instead.

Sep 20, 2024 •

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