How can I develop a consulting mindset like consultants from McKinsey for example?
How can I develop a consulting mindset like consultants from McKinsey for example?
How can I develop a consulting mindset like consultants from McKinsey for example?
Hi! honestly, it's a learning by doing :) But here are some traits of the typical MBB consultant, you can try to cultivate them in yourself
Best,
Daniel
Its all really about learning by doing as others have pointed out. Spending some time in the environment is incomparable to learning theoretically. Some traits that are common include:
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Hey A,
the best way is learning on the job.
Following aspects really matter:
I have developed a special programm "Get ready to the first 100 days" which is focused on these questions - how to succeed in your consulting career. All these topics will be treated there in more details.
Good luck!
André
Dear anonymous,
The reason why MBB and consulting companies in general are so valuable on your curriculum is exactly that one: there are no other ways to develop that mindset in such a short-term.
If you want to have a taste of this, the best option is to do an internship. Even tier-2 companies are really effective from this point of view, since the work culture and approach is similar to MBB.
Best,
Luca
Hi there,
the best way to develop a consulting mindset is to work in the sector – not necessarily in MBB. Few months in consulting will teach you more than any theoretical resource on the topic. If you can do an internship even in a 2nd or 3rd tier consulting company, you will already learn a lot.
Preparing for case interviews will also force you to develop the typical consultant mindset as they won’t hire you if they don’t see you have the potential for that.
Typical skills you develop as a consultant are the following:
Best,
Francesco
Coming from a non-consulting background, I found that the biggest change is that you have to plan and structure everything meticulously and really think how to communicate it to the client in the easiest way possible.
Practicing cases is logically a good way to learn. Another good method is to create your own case by thinking of a solution to a business problem and trying to assess the validity by creating a case out of it. By these means, you own the process and tend to develop more of a feel for it. Lastly, I would suggest practicing storytelling as communication is crucial for being a good consultant.
Hi, I recommend working on your structure in problem-solving, your proactiveness and your top-down communication.
Best,
Antonello
Hello!
I precisely did a slide recently about the mindset/skillset of a consultant and how this is tested in the interview, both through:
Hope it helps!
Clara
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