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Why McKinsey Will Win In The Age of AI

StrategyU

Invest heavily in software solutions to sell ongoing services to existing clients at higher margins. How can I build this capability internally and not depend on external software solutions? I also think you’ll see a lot of wasted effort on solutions that clients may not care about. What are the best use cases?

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Problem-Solving Tools to Help Your Business Increase Productivity

Wrike

It’s proof that sometimes the best business problem-solving tools really are the simplest. . Problem: You know your team isn’t using hours effectively. A solution like Zapier (which integrates directly with Wrike ) is one of our favorites. Here’s a frightening statistic: For the average worker, only 2.8

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Five Steps to Make a Presentation Using Strategy Consulting Principles

StrategyU

Practice Effective Storytelling Your presentation should tell a cohesive story that moves your audience from the current state to your proposed solution. Do you have a toolkit for business problem solving? Sourcing Your Data: Always include a small source note on your slides for credibility.

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Issue Trees – What Are They and How Do You Use Them?

StrategyU

At StrategyU we are fans of the SCQA process to define problems and develop hypotheses. This approach enables us to have a rigorous problem-solving approach to business problems instead of starting with the solution in mind from the beginning. Do you have a toolkit for business problem solving?

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How To Beat The McKinsey Solve Game

StrategyU

Each mini-game within the Problem Solve Game presents you with complex, real-world scenarios that consultants might encounter in their work. But it’s not just about reaching the correct solution—how you approach the problem, the strategy you use, and the decisions you make along the way are just as important.

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What Consultants Actually Do?

StrategyU

Consultants are brought in to diagnose problems, identify opportunities, and recommend actionable solutions. These are presented in well-structured slide decks that outline the situation, findings, and proposed solutions. Do you have a toolkit for business problem solving?

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The Strategy Consulting Industry: Firms, Trends & Compensation (2025)

StrategyU

Consulting projects now often include the design and implementation of digital solutions alongside traditional strategy consulting. Clients are looking for holistic solutions that integrate technology, and firms are responding by building dedicated practices in areas such as cybersecurity, cloud transformation, and digital marketing.