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Agile Transformation Case

Firmwide Transformation
Recent activity on Oct 02, 2017
The best answer (on Oct 02, 2017) is from:
Florian
Concluded my preparations and signed with Bain.
Florian gave the best answer on Oct 02, 2017
Concluded my preparations and signed with Bain.
Hi, well, while the company you recruited for is more of a digital strategy firm, I think this case is more about all the problems you run into when changing a waterfall organisation to an agile one. My approach wou ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 02, 2017 on Oct 02, 2017
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Deloitte Human Capital - HR Transformation - Practice Cases

behavioral case studies consulting Deloitte Deloitte Consulting human capital Human resources
Recent activity on Apr 27, 2018
The best answer (on Apr 27, 2018) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, My candidates had 3 types of cases for these roles: Cost-cutting cases with layoffs, outsourcing, shared service center, etc. M&A deals integration M&A deals synergies with the focus on people 1 ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 27, 2018 on Apr 27, 2018
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Deloitte Human Capital, Organizational Transformation & Talent Case Study

case study Deloitte Deloitte Consulting human capital
Recent activity on Feb 09, 2017
Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 09, 2017
Hello, Deloitte OTT is like any consulting function. If you can work your way with a typical candidate-led case comfortably, clearly, and confidently with demonstration of solid logic and analytic capabilities, you w ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 09, 2017 on Feb 09, 2017
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McKinsey Transformation Analyst - Final Round

Final Round McKinsey
Most recent answer on Jan 30, 2021
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 25, 2019
For the fit questions part, you may want to be ready for answering the following questions: Serhat Cheers Tell me about yourself Why MBA at that point of career? Why Your school? Why consulting Why Our C ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 30, 2021 on Jan 30, 2021
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Specific approach to a digital transformation problem / case

Digital
Most recent answer on Sep 28, 2023
The best answer (on May 01, 2018) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 01, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Since there may be many kinds of digital transformation cases, I recommend searching the websites of Delloite, BCG, McKinsey for the articles on the most popular digital topics. These articles have some great fram ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 28, 2023 on Sep 28, 2023
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HR/Change Transformation Case Study Sample Questions?

case study change management HR hr consulting KPMG transformation
Most recent answer on May 27, 2022
The best answer (on May 25, 2022) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 25, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  There are a few HR cases on PrepLounge as well. You can check this one I wrote, for instance: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/intermediate/gold-mine-despera ... (read entire answer)
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on May 27, 2022 on May 27, 2022
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PwC Finance Transformation Interview

case interview preparation PwC PwC Interview
Most recent answer on Mar 22, 2022
The best answer (on Mar 22, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 22, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, In terms of behavioral questions, your prep shouldn't be any different from any other major firm. I.e., learn your “3 Whys” and make sure to have your personal stories ready (i.e. conflict, challenge, persuasi ... (read entire answer)
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16
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on Mar 22, 2022 on Mar 22, 2022
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Deloitte Transformation & Operations interview.

Deloitte
Most recent answer on May 06, 2021
The best answer (on May 03, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 03, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, My strong suggestion is to 1) Learn how to framework 2) Learn/read the main digital/IT topics AND Operations topics on Deloitte Digital, BCG Platinion, McK Digital etc. websites 3) Tie both #1 and #2 togethe ... (read entire answer)
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on May 06, 2021 on May 06, 2021
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FTI Consulting - Strategy and Transformation

FTI FTIConsulting
Most recent answer on Jun 09, 2019
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Jun 09, 2019
hello, I have interviews coming up too for FTI, if you can share any insights that'd be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
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on Jun 09, 2019 on Jun 09, 2019
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Consulting at FTI Consulting - Business Transformation practice

Cases FTI FTIConsulting interviewer led
Most recent answer on May 31, 2020
The best answer (on May 27, 2020) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 27, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! On top of the insights already shared in the post, next week will be pusblished in PrepLounge´s Shop material related. In concrete, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB". It provides an end-to-end preparation fo ... (read entire answer)
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on May 31, 2020 on May 31, 2020
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Digital transformation framework

Digital digital assessment Digital Case Digital Innovation digital marketing Digital transformation DigitalAssessment DigitalBCG digitalconsultant
Most recent answer on Sep 28, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 11, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 11, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Based on type of question, grammar, and topic of question, I'm guessing this post has been made by Roberto? You'll see from a quick Q&A search that there is a lot of content already here! https://www ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 28, 2023 on Sep 28, 2023
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How to approach bank transformation cases?

Banking Digital transformation
Most recent answer on May 04, 2021
The best answer (on May 02, 2021) is from:
Adi
Expert
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 02, 2021
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hi, Some pointers for you below. Also check out this thread:https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum?query=transformation&status[]=own-answers-only&tab=your&company-session-id=0&sort=most-relevan ... (read entire answer)
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37
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on May 04, 2021 on May 04, 2021
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Big 4 Finance Transformation to MBB?

Big4 consulting MBB
Most recent answer on Oct 01, 2019
The best answer (on Oct 01, 2019) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 01, 2019
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, Big 4 are not the typical source of candidates for MBB, in particular if your background is implementation and not strategy. In order to increase your chances you may consider the following: Move fir ... (read entire answer)
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2.3 k
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2
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on Oct 01, 2019 on Oct 01, 2019
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McKinsey Transformation Career Path

BCG McKinsey McKinsey casing summer internship
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 01, 2021) is from:
Ken
Expert
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
Ken
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 01, 2021
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
The best thing is for you to speak with McKinsey Transformation consultants from your specific office/region as it can really vary. In response to your specific questions: 1. Your work will be largely execution/implem ... (read entire answer)
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2.1 k
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28
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on Mar 05, 2021 on Mar 05, 2021
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What's the exit of a digital transformation consultant?

exit options
Most recent answer on Oct 07, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 05, 2021) is from:
Pedro
Expert
30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Pedro
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 05, 2021
30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
I don't think you have less opportunities, quite the opposite. There is a lot of demand in the industry for people with your experience. Of course for digital roles, related to the whole digital transformation that ever ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 07, 2021 on Oct 07, 2021
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Are Tier1/Tier2 firms in the Middle East good to progress in strategy consulting? (or only transformation)

ATKearney Bain BCG McKinsey oliverwyman
Most recent answer on Mar 21, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 21, 2021) is from:
Raj
Expert
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Raj
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 21, 2021
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Yes absolutely. Some similar questions to this are below: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/london-vs-dubai-8988 https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/middle-east-mbb-hiring-9590 https://w ... (read entire answer)
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1.6 k
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55
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on Mar 21, 2021 on Mar 21, 2021
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Deloitte - Organisation Transformation case study

case study Deloitte HR
Most recent answer on Sep 24, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 24, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Sep 24, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, STAR refers to fit/behavioral NOT case studies. Your question seriously concerns me as it tells me you're coming in quite blind to this. Remember that case interviews take weeks/months to prepare for. Hire a c ... (read entire answer)
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27
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on Sep 24, 2023 on Sep 24, 2023
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Digital transformation cases for luxury / retail / FMCG

Digital transformation FMCG Retail
Question edited on Mar 02, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 02, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 02, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I'm glad you asked :) https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/intermediate/yodaphone-195 I wrote this based on an actual project I worked on with BCG. Feel free to m ... (read entire answer)
2
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415
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11
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on Mar 02, 2023 on Mar 02, 2023
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Process / Operation Transformation Case

operations cases transformation
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 29, 2024) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 29, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Please hire a coach for this one. We cannot do your homework (written case) for you on a Q&A
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37
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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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Mckinsey knowledge Analyst Recovery &Transformation

Interview Experience knowledge analyst knowledge center McKinsey McKinsey & Company mckinsey knowledge center
Recent activity on Mar 25, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 25, 2018
Re: travel —> it’s possible but would say 10-30% if weeks of year at most. On interview process: in BCG is different than from consulting positions. For entry level is a typical corporate interview: they want to see ... (read entire answer)
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5.3 k
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on Mar 25, 2018 on Mar 25, 2018
Last Activity
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