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Summary: Very high level, but good basics
Review: I would agree with readers who point out the lack of deapth AND those that enjoyed the birds eye view. If you're looking for a book that archives the detailed business practices of McKinsey, look elsewhere. If you would like a birds eye view into the operations of a large strategic consulting firm, read on. It is a fast read. It is not a detailed study. It does leverage the McKinsey name.
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Summary: Not worth the time it takes to read and it doesn't take long
Review: Nothing special in this book -- I would be more than happy to send my copy to anyone that wants it.
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Summary: Most disappointing business book I've bought in 10 years
Review: When you see the name McKinsey in the title and the author promises he'll tell you how the world's most prestigious consulting firm does it, you expect a lot. But unfortunately this book does not deliver. As so many other Amazon reader/reviewers said, save your money. There are so many other good management books that provide far more advice and practical information.
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Summary: Certainly worth 20 Bucks
Review: I would have liked to read more in depth analysis of case studies, but on the whole the book offers insight into how consultants think about business problems and come up with solutions.
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Summary: An Excellent guide for any business man!
Review: This is one of the best guides that describes the consultant's every day's life. It shows how one of the best strategic firm works and it helps to replicate it in our own business/life. It should be read by any business man, especially those who takes decisions every day and manages a company's part.It's really excellent.
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Summary: Good, but theres a better insider's guide
Review: Like the reader below, I also thought the VaultReports.com report on McKinsey was a better insider's view of life inside McKinsey.
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Summary: The most PRACTICAL and READABLE business book in years.
Review: This is a thoroughly enjoyable read, especially for a business book. It's length is perfect for today's managers. At 178 pages, it can be consumed on a round-trip flight. More importantly, the book contains many practical concepts that can be applied to any problem encountered in business. Rasiel opens the book by providing insight into the methodologies and processes employed by McKinsey & Co. Because of the secretive culture of the world's most elite managment consulting firms, Rasiel shares the basics of how the most brilliant problem-solvers at McKinsey approach issues, and shows how the reader can apply the same steps at his or her own organization. The book also contains many business lessons learned by many McKinsey-ites that again can be used by all. Whether you hire consultants, aspire to be a consultant, or just want to sharpen your business knowledge and problem-solving skills, The McKinsey Way is for you. As practical as any business book ever read by this individual (and I have used many over the years to combat insomnia), the book is sure to remain close to your desk as one you frequently refer to again and again.
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Summary: Save Your Money - Forget This Book!
Review: This book is devoid of any real consulting nuggets. If McKinsey would like to take credit for the 80/20 Rule, as the author implies, perhaps they should take that up with Pareto who first suggested the relationship in 1897. In a rapidly moving business world, there simple is not enough time to waste on lightweight books like this. Tom Peters is a much better representative of McKinsey and his books will give a clearer, more useful picture of the quality work done by that consulting giant.
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Summary: Its full of common consulting, no McKinzey way consulting.
Review: There are a couple of really good books on general consulting process - much better than Mr Rasiel's. Mr Rasiel has just cheated the customers in getting them to purchase the book by putting the 'McKinsey' name on it. Other than on the cover, there is no'McKinsey way' inside the book. Its a fraud.I have a better mind than to agree with the author about the McKinsey Way! I am sure McKinsey is much better than what Mr Rasiel's book says. The author needs to be sued, for misleading the readers. I guess, he is a disgruntelled employee of McKinsey and very subtly made money off his employers organization and in the process, achieved his objective of tarnishing its image.
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Summary: A collection of repetitions and buzz words
Review: After a very bad experience hiring a McKinsey team, I was hoping that the quality of the firm under other circumstances would be better. However, if this book reflects the depth and insightfulness of that firm consulting worldwide, I am convinced that these people do not have anything new to offer to the corporate world.
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