Hi everyone,
I find when I do cases, where I start to run into trouble is analyzing quantitative data. When presented with a chart/graph, I often struggle with finding the important data in the exhibit and generating the key takeaways for the client. I want to be able to practice doing this, but without going through an entire case with a partner. Just some drills on my own time.
Does anyone have suggestions?
You can try a couple ways
1 you can find these MBB slides and see how they structure the data points, how they highlight things that are important or put that as the chart titles
2 understand the chart meaning first before diving into data points, and then use data points to find insights
Hi,
It's probably better to get a partner to do this with you - but you'll have to align with them first. It takes more work on their end to prepare for it, of course. But you could do the same for them so they can also get a similar benefit.
As with the more challenging aspects of case preparation, doing things by yourself is really not the most optimal way to do it. It's similar on the job - new hires don't get better because they try and do things by themselves... they get better because there is a manager who is able to give them feedback and direction.
That being said, you could try and use ChatGPT to help you here - I talk about this and more in my article, though a word of caution as GPT's logic is not always that sound or realistic:
