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How to think critically?

Conceptual thinking logical thinking strategic thinking

Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2023

gave the best answer on Jun 29, 2023

Hi there, This is super super hard. Well done identifying how important this is as well as your limitations. Luckily, I work with a ton of candidates from your region of the world (yes, I know where you're referring to! ... (read entire answer)

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How to really think during the thinking time?

Conceptual thinking logical thinking

Most recent answer on Jun 26, 2023

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Jun 23, 2023

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Hi there, Q: During my practice when I ask the interviewer a couple to minutes to think I go blank. Any tips or recommendations? As a first step, I would recommend to understand why you go blank: Is it because you get ... (read entire answer)

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How to improve critical thinking / individual thinking?

logical thinking

Most recent answer on Jan 04, 2023

gave the best answer on Jan 03, 2023

Hi there, Honestly, this is so hard to train/learn. I find that people are rarely able to learn this on their own (they have to go against decades of a certain way of thinking). If you really want to improve this, you s ... (read entire answer)

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Rigorous thinking

Logic logical thinking

Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022

Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Aug 31, 2022

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Hi there, This is very tough question! :) The short answer is - practice. The more cases you do and try to understand, the more you will start to identify a pattern. Attempt cases on your own and then review the answer ... (read entire answer)

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How to improve logical thinking

Final Round logical thinking McKinsey Preparing for final round at McK

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Clara

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Clara

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gave the best answer on Mar 01, 2022

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! “Logical thinking” honestly sounds as quite standard way to say that performance in the case was not strong enough. Hence, I would focus on: 1. Practice cases with partners asap, as many as you can do.Find expe ... (read entire answer)

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How to think deeper: what to think about "so what" questions to myself?

logical thinking

Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2020

gave the best answer on Jun 16, 2020

Hi there, This is very important in casing! 1) Actively remind yourself of the objective: What is the question? What are you trying to answer? As such, what do you need to solve to get that answer? 2) Read frequen ... (read entire answer)

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How to develop good "logic" and think "structurally" in daily life?

logical thinking

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Robert

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Robert

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gave the best answer on Jun 09, 2020

McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi Anonymous, Apart from the inputs already given, I recommend familiarizing yourself with the most important business frameworks and structures. Once you are familiar with them, try to apply those frameworks in eve ... (read entire answer)

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