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Why McKinsey Will Win In The Age of AI

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I had a background in manufacturing engineering, had worked at GE, and also had experience working on factory floors, which made me a good fit for the role. Invest heavily in software solutions to sell ongoing services to existing clients at higher margins. AI will give them leverage for coding support and identifying opportunities.

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A Brief History of Strategy Consulting: 100 years from Frederick Taylor to the “Next New Normal”

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The history of strategy consulting starts with Frederick Taylor and the Scientific Management movement but took many twists and turns as it evolved into its current state, an industry looking inward and pondering where it fits in the new technology-powered business world. McKinsey and Company, Accountants and Management Engineers.”.

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The Seven Traits of Highly Effective Consulting Problem Solvers

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This discovery completely reframed the problem and led to a more effective solution. Why is this solution better? Good problem solvers thrive in these sessions. Analytical mindsets allow problem solvers to navigate through complexity and arrive at data-driven solutions as efficiently as possible.