Strategy Simplified

Management Consulted
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Strategy Simplified is here to demystify the consulting industry and help you land your dream job in management consulting. Hosted by the expert team at Management Consulted - the world's largest resource for consulting news and interview prep - each episode covers topics related to the consulting world, from interview preparation and case study techniques to networking strategies and industry trends. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make a transition, Strategy Simplified is the go-to resource for anyone looking to break into the consulting industry. With actionable advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, this podcast is the ultimate guide to simplifying your career strategy and landing your dream consulting job.

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    S24E13: The AI Hire Every Consulting Firm Is Struggling to Find

    Send us Fan Mail Every firm on our new 2027 Top Enterprise AI Consulting Firms ranking wants to hire the same person right now. And none of them can find them.  Namaan calls it the unicorn hire: technical enough to deploy AI, business-minded enough to define the problem, and clear enough to explain it to a non-technical client. That's the same skill behind telling deployment from transformation, the mistake costing firms deals right now. The people who can spot that difference are the ones every firm wants, and there aren't enough of them to go around. We cover: The 3 traits that make you the hire firms are struggling to findNamaan's 4-part test for telling real transformation from deploymentWhy most AI pilots stall before production, and what changes when a firm gets it rightResources: Our full breakdown is in the 2027 Top Enterprise AI Consulting Firms ranking – see who made the cut and whyWant your firm's perspective in our next ranking, panel, or research piece? Tell our research teamIf you're trying to become the hire firms can't find, Black Belt is where you build the technical-plus-business skill set they're looking forConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S24E13: The AI Hire Every Consulting Firm Is Struggling to Find

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    S24E12: A McKinsey Coach's Playbook for Winning Case Competitions

    Send us Fan Mail Last year, 500 students on 100 teams competed in the Case Competition World Cup. Before they saw the case, coach Divya – 8 years at McKinsey – taught them the first move that separates winning teams from the rest. It's the day 1 answer: a hypothesis you lock in before you have the data, even though it feels premature. But skip it, and teams start boiling the ocean – expanding the question until there's no path left to a real recommendation. This fall, the competition returns with two tracks – undergraduate, presented by Grant Thornton Stax, and graduate, presented by Adobe – co-hosted with Case Questions and Marc Cosentino, author of Case in Point.  Any current student can apply – completely free. Application deadline: September 13, 2026. Resources: Undergrad students: apply for the Case Competition World Cup – Undergraduate Track, presented by Grant Thornton StaxGrad students: apply for the Case Competition World Cup – Graduate Track, presented by AdobeLooking for more case competitions? We keep a running list of competitions across the US and internationallyConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S24E12: A McKinsey Coach's Playbook for Winning Case Competitions

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    S24E11: Inside Private Equity Consulting: AI Bets, Harder Exits, and Real Diligence

    Send us Fan Mail A private equity firm bought a paint company. Turned out their sales reps were handing out 50% discounts to any contractor who asked nicely. That's the kind of blind spot 3 PE leaders talk through in this episode – what actually happens once a private equity deal gets underway. Carl Evander (OC&C), Sean McDevitt (Arthur D. Little), and Dave Clement (Simon-Kucher) break down how a deal actually gets picked, checked out, and sold for a profit. You'll learn: Why the numbers on older deals are forcing PE firms to sell now, ready or notWhat "real diligence" looks like once you've actually bought the companyThe 1 skill partners say will matter more than AI in 3 yearsFull speaker bios and firm profiles here. Resources: See this year's Top Private Equity Consulting Firms rankingIf breaking into a PE-focused practice is the target, Black Belt pairs you with an advisor who's coached candidates into firms like OC&C and Simon-KucherExplore top firms hiring in Private Equity Consulting on the Management Consulted Job BoardCase Competition World Cup – Fall 2026 Applications are open. Free for all students. Apply by Sept. 13.APPLY HEREConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S24E11: Inside Private Equity Consulting: AI Bets, Harder Exits, and Real Diligence

  4. 19 août

    S24E10: The Toothbrush Test: Why Most Case Frameworks Fail at MBB

    Send us Fan Mail If your case framework doesn't pass the toothbrush test, it's too generic for McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Ex-Bain coach Abi Chen walks through the toothbrush test, the 3 mistakes that cost most candidates their offer, and the 4-step process to build strong frameworks. Finally, she walks through two full framework examples – an M&A case and a pharma product launch. Resources: If your frameworks keep failing the toothbrush test, Black Belt is how you fix the processWant to build a framework like this on a real client problem? Apply for the Case Competition World CupConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S24E10: The Toothbrush Test: Why Most Case Frameworks Fail at MBB

  5. 14 août

    S24E9: Inside a Bates White Economic Consulting Case Interview

    Send us Fan Mail Bates White let us inside a real economic consulting case interview. Annie Olecki, a senior consultant in Bates White's antitrust practice, ran a live case interview with a volunteer from the MC community. And economic consulting cases don't look like the strategy cases at McKinsey or Bain. The case: a phone manufacturer suing its battery suppliers for price-fixing. The candidate has to size the damages, then revise the number - twice - as new evidence shifts the picture. That's the instinct Bates White is testing for. Annie wanted to see if the candidate would revise the estimate once new information proved it wrong. After the case wraps, Annie and Bates White recruiter Julian Pritcher take audience questions - interview rounds, what stands out in a resume, and R vs. Python. Join Bates White: Bates White's summer consultant program is open for applications. If you're an undergrad rising junior graduating Dec. 2027 through spring 2028, apply hereNot that class year? Bates White keeps a running list of openings. Submit your resume and cover letter and the firm will reach out if a role fitsGo deeper on Bates White – our full firm profileResources: Join the Black Belt program to build killer case instincts like KunalCase Competition World Cup – Fall 2026 Applications are open. Free for all students. Apply by Sept. 13.APPLY HEREConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S24E9: Inside a Bates White Economic Consulting Case Interview

  6. 12 août

    S24E8: Private Equity Consulting Firms Have a Sameness Problem

    Send us Fan Mail Namaan talked to dozens of PE practice leaders for our 2026 ranking. Almost every one said the same three things: 1) Cross-practice integration. 2) Strategy through execution. 3) Deep sector expertise.  Strip the logo off 7 of 10 firms and you can't tell them apart. That's the sameness problem. And it's expensive. Sponsors stop evaluating and default to relationships, brand, and price instead. On this episode of The Briefing, Namaan breaks down what the standout firms did differently. Resources: Management Consulted's full research is in the 2026 Top Private Equity Consulting Firms ranking – see which 10 practices stood out and whyWant your firm's perspective in our next ranking, panel, or research piece? Tell our research teamTargeting PE consulting? Work with a Black Belt coachConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S24E8: Private Equity Consulting Firms Have a Sameness Problem

  7. 11 août

    S24E7: MBA Case Prep in 2–4 Weeks: An Ex-Bain Interviewer's Plan

    Send us Fan Mail Most 2nd-year MBA candidates have 2 to 4 weeks to get case interview-ready this cycle, not the usual 6 to 8. More cases won't close that gap for McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Former Bain interviewer and LBS MBA Mitali Jalan compressed her prep into under 4 weeks and landed her offer. This session is her plan for doing it on a short runway. The fix isn't more volume. It's knowing what to drill, and when. Listen for: Mitali's 4-step sequence for compressing 6 to 8 weeks of prep into 2 to 4Why 30 cases with a partner can still hide the mistake that costs an offerBusiness acumen: the one skill interviewers spot instantly, and most candidates never buildResources: Black Belt pairs you with a coach who catches what a case partner can't – 80% land at least one offerCase Competition World Cup – Fall 2026 Applications are open. Free for all students. Apply by Sept. 13.APPLY HEREConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S24E7: MBA Case Prep in 2–4 Weeks: An Ex-Bain Interviewer's Plan

  8. 7 août

    S24E6: McKinsey Solve Game 2026: What It Is and How to Prepare

    Send us Fan Mail McKinsey screens candidates with a video game – McKinsey Solve – before they ever see a case interview. Most candidates either try to copy other people's answers or panic because they don't know what it's measuring. So here's the breakdown: what Solve is, what McKinsey is testing for inside it, and how to approach it. The answer isn't Solve-specific prep. It's the same problem-solving fundamentals that carry you through the entire McKinsey recruiting process. We cover: What the Solve scenarios look like and how the timing worksThe 5 cognitive abilities McKinsey is measuring – and why they map directly to what consultants actually doHow to prepare without wasting time on things that won't transferResources: If you want coaching from an ex-McKinsey interviewer – plus access to a practice Solve simulation – Black Belt is the program that top candidates turn toNew to case prep? Start with the Case Foundations course – freeConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S24E6: McKinsey Solve Game 2026: What It Is and How to Prepare
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Strategy Simplified is here to demystify the consulting industry and help you land your dream job in management consulting. Hosted by the expert team at Management Consulted - the world's largest resource for consulting news and interview prep - each episode covers topics related to the consulting world, from interview preparation and case study techniques to networking strategies and industry trends. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make a transition, Strategy Simplified is the go-to resource for anyone looking to break into the consulting industry. With actionable advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, this podcast is the ultimate guide to simplifying your career strategy and landing your dream consulting job.

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  • Créateur
    Management Consulted
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    724
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