Beyond verbal case initial structure, how do I practice on story telling in a case, especially in a written case?
Back to overview
15
3
How to practice story-lining/story-telling?
2
5.9k
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
Deleted user
on Aug 01, 2017
If you have the time, read Barbara Minto's book called Pyramid Principle. Great read in any case.
If short on time, synthesize newspaper articles using the STAR method:
https://john.do/star-technique/
Jakub
0 comments
Clara
on Mar 01, 2021
Coach
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello!
+1 Jakob, Pyramid is a must
Cheers,
Clara
Sign up for free to read all answers.
Sign up for free to read all answers.
Similar Questions
Most Popular Posts
Is BCG US considering non-US applicants?
14
on Aug 17, 2026
Europe
5
200+
Top answer by
Federico
Coach
Ex-BCG Partner, Interviewer & Career Advisor | Fully tailored approach
5 Answers
200+ Views
+2
Bain 1st round format
13
on Aug 17, 2026
Europe
7
300+
Top answer by
Anna
Coach
INSEAD MBA | Ex-BCG Consultant | McKinsey & BCG Offer Holder | Helping International Candidates Break into MBB
7 Answers
300+ Views
+4
Life Sciences PhD looking to break into consultancy: Where should I start?
13
on Aug 17, 2026
UK
7
300+
Top answer by
Federico
Coach
Ex-BCG Partner, Interviewer & Career Advisor | Fully tailored approach
7 Answers
300+ Views
+4
McKinsey PEI: How Recent Should My Story Be?
14
on Aug 18, 2026
Global
8
200+
Top answer by
Benjamin
Coach
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
8 Answers
200+ Views
+5
McKinsey BA R1 Interview Prep: Advice for Someone Starting From Scratch
15
on Aug 23, 2026
USA
7
200+
Top answer by
Ian
Coach
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success
7 Answers
200+ Views
+4