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Summary: McKinsey is very good at posturing
Review: Pretty straight forward stuff. McKinsey's success is based on it's network and it's reputation for brainiacs. Period. They've been long known for not getting their hands dirty with actual "implementation" -- an image they're trying to change. A couple of things that I wish to correct about this book. 1) The reason they keep their client names confidential is not because they're guarding top-secret information. Simply put, what client wants it getting around that they have to pay a fortune for outside help to run their company? 2) The author never mentions the real reason that McKinsey doesn't have to sell: McKinsey actively encourages officers and consultants to join other firms in order to expand their network. This is how they market. McKinsey alumni become CEOs and CEOs request McKinsey's services. On another note, I disagree with McKinsey's promotion criteria which is bases merit upon "raw intelligence" over a person's ability to manage client relations and cause change to happen (i.e. people with flat personalities and large craniums reign).
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Summary: Excellent book
Review: Provided a useful look inside how McKinsey creates value for clients. For an "insider's" look inside Mckinsey also recommend the "Vault Reports Guide to McKinsey" a detailed report on McKinsey from VaultReports.com or Amazon. "The McKinsey Way" is worth reading!
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Summary: I expected to go "Wow" but instead I went "Huh?"
Review: I bought this book because I am considering a career change from molecular biologist to management consulting and McKinsey & Co. is one of the firms that I am targeting. I call this book a case of "Shameful brand exploitation". It was truly an embarrassing read!
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Summary: The answers to questions you never realised you had to ask
Review: The cover of the book says "it's the closest thing to three years of consulting experience in three hours" - and they were right. Or, in my case, six hours (I read it twice!). Anyone who thinks consulting is easy only needs to read this book to find out how wrong they are. The McKinsey Way gives you the answers to questions you never realised you should be asking until you read the book and find out what you've been missing. The book has something for everyone: If you have lots of business ideas, but don't always get buy-in, read Part 3. If you want to know how to come up with the ideas in the first place, read Part 1. If you can do both of those, but you always fly by the seat of your pants, Part 2 is for you. If you fancy a job at McKinsey, don't do it - until you've read Part 4.
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Summary: Filled with conventional wisdom, definitely not worth the $
Review: This book reminded me of term papers I used to write: wide margins, lots of white space, big font, and much repetition. I bought it because I thought it might provide insight, instead I was bombarded with conventional wisdom. I think the author is brilliant; he is going to make some money by throwing a book together in a week or so and adding the McKinsey name to make sure it sells. I bought this book at the airport in London, so I can't take it back. If anyone wants a copy, pay the shipping and I'll send it to you.
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Summary: ALook inside the most secretive & successful consulting firm
Review: I always wondered what earned McKinsey those high fees, and such cache among my business school colleagues. Now I know! Very interesting.
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Summary: Average
Review: This guide was average at best. It certainly didn't give any real insight into what McKinsey does. A truly insightful guide to McKinsey is the Vault Reports Guide on McKinsey.
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Summary: It didn't meet my expectation.
Review: I have the same opinion with the reader from Philadelpia. I think this book has just very simple, common rules of McKinsey and some rules is already well known to public. The book doen't explain good method, tools Mckinsey has. There are no details. When he introduces 'MECE', he should have explained the 'Logic Tree' in detail. But he didn't. I think the rank of sales results from only the name value, 'Mckinsey' and marketing efforts So I would not like to recommend this book.
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Summary: Smooth and crisp
Review: This book is smooth, crisp, clean, clear and efficient. The details themselves aren't really the point. Anyone with a decent education should understand the basics of working with others. But knowing some basic facts isn't the same thing as presenting them well. The book's main strength is a careful and evenhanded tone which is a great model for copying. Sure, you could pay someone from McKinsey a hefty fee to teach you, but buying the book is a better deal. It's a pretty good way to pick up polish and sophistication.
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Summary: Another marketing effort without much value
Review: This book is a sad example of bad and desperate marketing. It is an unbelievable collection of boring examples, poor analysis, repeated well-known frameworks, and lots of consulting self-esteem!
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