If you have a college degree, the chances are that you are already aware and exposed to a lot of these techniques. Nevertheless, it is definitely worthwhile spending a few dollars to own a copy of this book. The observations made in this book are those that are universal and don't necessarily change with time. So, the benefits of reading this book and applying these techniques can be very long lasting.
The author's writing style makes it very easy to read and understand the different topics presented in the book. The chapters can be read independently and so can the different sections in each chapter. Hence, you can read the book a few pages at a time and still benefit tremendously.
You can start applying these techniques right away so the benefits of reading this book can be seen immediately. It may be hard to believe that McKinsey is known to charge up to $800/hour for just doing these simple things but they do accomplish valuable results. And that's why corporations are willing to pay such a high price for McKinsey's consultants.
Have fun reading this book and I hope you benefit from reading this book as much as I did! Did I mention that it has proved to be a great conversation piece?
This is a very useful source of helpful information to find out about the way McKinsey works to solve problems that are obstacles to a successful business. Accommodating tips are provided to help identify a problem, communicate with team members and jump-start research on a problem-solving project. Other great guidelines, such as ideas for brainstorming, effective messaging and structured presentations are included.
The author writes about his own and others' experiences while working for this competitive business consulting firm. Its employees are trained to aim for perfection, sacrifice long hours of overtime while giving their best at the job. Sharp analytical ability is essential in being a part of the team. The aptitude to break problems down and come up with solutions using various techniques discussed in this book are definitely helpful tools in leading a successful business.