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BCG vs. McKinsey - who wins?

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Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 27, 2017
Hey, I don't think you will be able to find absolute answers for any of your questions. However, would like to share my personal view (based on experience) on a few of these topics Both firms are really global, wi ... (read entire answer)
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What is the difference between McK, BCG and Bain – so called “MBB” firms?

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 24, 2016
For perspective, I worked 5.5 years at BCG in Germany and Japan, and did projects all over the globe. I have multiple friends at both McK and Bain. The following are my personal views, and your statement "from different ... (read entire answer)
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How is Bain different from BCG and McKinsey?

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Hi Anonymous, generally speaking, the difference between Bain and McK and BCG is country-dependent. In many countries, Bain is still the smallest in the MBB group, thus also the one where, with a smaller office, there ... (read entire answer)
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Hi all. I would like to ask those colleagues who worked in different MBB firms - what sound cultural differences you see between firms?

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Hi, I would say that the culture is very different by office and country, so hard to compary. In general: Bain - more local, small, family BCG - more outgoing, local McKinsey - More global, serious and conserv ... (read entire answer)
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Experiences with L.E.K. Consulting

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Recent activity on Dec 22, 2017
Anonymous A asked on Nov 15, 2017
Does anyone have experience with L.E.K. consulting and can tell me something about their corporate culture, reputation and salaries?? Or knows someone who knows someone who knows... ;) Cheers!
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Consulting in Australia (Sydney)

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Hi Annie, I worked for McKinsey in Sydney so thought I would just share a few thoughts: - The industry is very consolidated - McKinsey, BCG, and Deloitte are probably the biggest players though Bain's offering is g ... (read entire answer)
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