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Implementation Consulting Middle East

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Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2024
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Cristian
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Great to see that you have clarity over what you want.  Going beyond this Q&A, my strong advice is for you to start networking with people who are actually in these firms, within the teams that you're interested in. ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey Implementation Associate

Implementation Implementation Mckinsey
Most recent answer on Oct 01, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 11, 2022) is from:
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Hi there,  I've worked extensively with Implementation teams while in McKinsey, so let me provide my perspective on it.  What do implementation consultants do? A classic project usually has 3 phases: diagnostic (what is ... (read entire answer)
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Most recent answer on Jun 01, 2021
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Clara
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Clara
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gave the best answer on Jun 01, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! I know this situation is as stressful as they get, but you will find quite comforting to know that it´s quite common honestly! Go ahead and sign, since at the moment you have nothing to loose. If then you ... (read entire answer)
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Mckinsey Implementation vs Generalist

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Most recent answer on Aug 24, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 27, 2020
Hey! Curretly, names of positions at MI are: 1) Implementation coach (~ Fellow associate in generalist track) 2) Implementation associate (~ Associate in generalist track) 3) Implementation enagement manager (~ ... (read entire answer)
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Is the McKinsey Implementation role considered less prestigous than the General strategy Consulting role?

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Most recent answer on Mar 25, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 24, 2020) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Totally disagree with that. Mckinsey Implementation is still below the McKinsey brand, which is what counts here. It´s just a more especialized branch that has always existed and has always had demand, bu ... (read entire answer)
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I applied for an associate role (generalist) at McKinsey but my first choice location is full and told to reapply

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Most recent answer on Mar 25, 2020
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Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! In McKinsey, you can only have one application "live" at each moment. Hence, best would be to contact the HR office where your application was filed and ask for their advise. Cheers, Clara
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Mck role consideration: Implementation and generalist associate

Implementation Mckinsey
Most recent answer on Mar 24, 2020
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Daniel
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gave the best answer on Mar 23, 2020
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Hi! Usually, if you are an experienced hire, you need to choose from the beginning whether you interview with a practice or for generalist track. Because they will try to get somebody from that practice (in your case ... (read entire answer)
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Implementation Practice

Implementation Mckinsey
Most recent answer on Jun 17, 2019
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Hi, 1) Similar preparation with a focus on implementation experience in fit stories 2) I think you don't realize that implementation employees are consultants as well. You can have both Generalist and Implementation ... (read entire answer)
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