Getting to the "So What": A Guide to Creating Actionable Business Insights
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Getting to the "So What": A Guide to Creating Actionable Business Insights

In this blog post, we explain how to transform raw observations into actionable recommendations that drive real business value. This is called getting to the "so what" and is one of the most valuable skills McKinsey, BCG, and Bain consultants are taught.

Jan 14, 2025

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Timeline Slides (with McKinsey, BCG and Bain examples)
Consulting Presentations

Timeline Slides (with McKinsey, BCG and Bain examples)

A timeline slide is a visual representation designed to outline a series of key events, milestones, or project phases chronologically.

Dec 23, 2024

Management consulting fees: How Bain, BCG, and McKinsey price projects
Consulting Toolbox

Management consulting fees: How Bain, BCG, and McKinsey price projects

In this article, we’ll explain how consulting projects are priced and the different types of pricing, dive into why firms like Bain, BCG, and McKinsey typically favor fixed fees, explore the range of consulting fees across the industry, and show some real examples of BCG and McKinsey projects and how they were priced.

Dec 7, 2024

The BCG and McKinsey problem solving process - A step-by-step guide
General

The BCG and McKinsey problem solving process - A step-by-step guide

At BCG, Bain, and McKinsey, there’s a proven problem solving method that every associate learns from day one — a structured, step-by-step approach that can be applied to almost any business problem.

Nov 20, 2024

How to write a Next Steps slide (with Examples and Free Template)
Slide Writing

How to write a Next Steps slide (with Examples and Free Template)

In this blog post, we’ll dive into the Next Steps slide, why it’s important, and how to write one. We’ll also provide you with examples of Next Steps slides from McKinsey, BCG, and Bain, as well as a free template for you to create your own Next Steps slide.

Nov 1, 2024

20 PowerPoint shortcuts every consultant must know
Consulting Toolbox

20 PowerPoint shortcuts every consultant must know

We surveyed a group of top-tier consultants and identified their top PowerPoint shortcuts. This post explains how to use them efficiently.

Sep 23, 2024

How to Write Key Takeaway Slides (with Examples and Free Template)
Slide Writing

How to Write Key Takeaway Slides (with Examples and Free Template)

This guide, written by an ex-McKinsey consultant, teaches you how to create best-practice key takeaway slides based on a proven framework.

Sep 2, 2024

How to write a Due Diligence Report (with Examples and Template)
Mergers & Acquisitions

How to write a Due Diligence Report (with Examples and Template)

This guide, written by ex-BCG and Bain consultants, takes you through what a commercial due diligence report is, why it is important, and how to effectively craft your commercial due diligence slides.

Aug 19, 2024

Mastering Risk Mitigation Slides: A Best Practice Guide with Examples
Slide Writing

Mastering Risk Mitigation Slides: A Best Practice Guide with Examples

Risk Mitigation Slides are an effective and efficient way to summarize your risk management strategy by assessing, prioritizing, and planning for risks. In this post, we will explore various risk mitigation slides and offer a few tips and tricks for building your own.

Jul 30, 2024

Complete Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy Framework with Examples
Strategy

Complete Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy Framework with Examples

This guide, written by ex-McKinsey and Bain consultants, teaches you how to craft a go-to-market strategy based on a proven framework.

Jul 13, 2024

How to Write a Solid Business Case (with Examples and Template)
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How to Write a Solid Business Case (with Examples and Template)

This comprehensive guide will help you write a compelling business case. Written by ex-McKinsey and Bain consultants, it provides the resources and steps to secure the necessary support and resources for a successful project.

Jun 11, 2024

How to Write Recommendation Slides Like a Consultant (Examples and Template)
Slide Writing

How to Write Recommendation Slides Like a Consultant (Examples and Template)

In this article, we discuss what a Recommendation slide is, how it is different from a Next Steps slide, and how to create a best practice version with examples from McKinsey, BCG, and Bain decks.

May 9, 2024

How to Write Roadmap Slides Like a Consultant (Examples and Template)
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How to Write Roadmap Slides Like a Consultant (Examples and Template)

Roadmap Slides function like a map, laying out the key milestones, goals, activities, and timelines for achieving a particular objective. In this post, we will explore various roadmap slides and offer a few tips and tricks for building your own.

Apr 25, 2024

What is the MECE Framework – Consulting Toolbox
Consulting Toolbox

What is the MECE Framework – Consulting Toolbox

In this post, we cover the MECE principle and how you can apply it to sharpen your thinking and simplify complex ideas into something that can easily be understood.

Dec 6, 2023

Corporate Strategy: What Is It and How To Do It (With Examples)
Strategy

Corporate Strategy: What Is It and How To Do It (With Examples)

In this post, we'll go over what corporate strategy is, the key elements in defining a corporate strategy, examples of corporate strategies, and typical mistakes.

Nov 22, 2023

What are the Three Levels of Strategy in Organizations?
Strategy

What are the Three Levels of Strategy in Organizations?

The three levels of strategy are corporate level strategy, business level strategy, and functional level strategy. In this article, we explain the differences and give you practical tips and tricks for each based on our experience at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.

Nov 8, 2023

14 Real Consulting Proposals, free to download
Consulting Presentations

14 Real Consulting Proposals, free to download

Consulting proposals from top-tier consultancies like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are typically closely guarded secrets. Now and then, though, an RfP response finds its way into the public domain. We've rounded them up here, along with short summaries of each document.

Oct 6, 2023

How to use the SCR framework (with examples)
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How to use the SCR framework (with examples)

In this article, you will learn the SCR framework and how to use it. You will also see how top consulting firms have applied this framework to several real-life strategy presentations.

Sep 4, 2023

The Pyramid Principle - Consulting Toolbox (with Examples)
Consulting Toolbox

The Pyramid Principle - Consulting Toolbox (with Examples)

This article presents the Pyramid Principle - a simple framework to make your presentations and communication a lot more effective.

Aug 30, 2023

30 Real Bain Presentations, free to download
Consulting Presentations

30 Real Bain Presentations, free to download

Real Bain presentations from around the internet for you to review, analyze, and learn from.

Aug 3, 2023

How to Write Slide Action Titles (With Examples)
Slide Writing

How to Write Slide Action Titles (With Examples)

In this post, we will show you how to write compelling action titles and give you the best practices used by McKinsey, and BCG consultants.

Jun 5, 2023

Accelerate Your PowerPoint Deck Creation: From Days to Hours
Consulting Toolbox

Accelerate Your PowerPoint Deck Creation: From Days to Hours

Former Bain consultant goes through 9 slide-making tactics that can be used to speed up your slide-making process significantly.

May 19, 2023

5 Key Elements of a Successful Strategy Document
Strategy

5 Key Elements of a Successful Strategy Document

A strategy document is essential for any business, but creating one can be overwhelming. Follow the approach used by BCG, McKinsey, and Bain and learn the 5 crucial elements for success.

May 12, 2023

How to Write an Effective Executive Summary Like a McKinsey or BCG Consultant
Slide Writing

How to Write an Effective Executive Summary Like a McKinsey or BCG Consultant

This article covers the key components of writing an executive summary, complete with examples, best practices, and a free template for download.

Mar 13, 2023

How Management Consultants Make PowerPoint Presentations
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How Management Consultants Make PowerPoint Presentations

This article covers the structure of a BCG, Bain or McKinsey presentation, its key elements, and formatting tips and tricks.

Mar 11, 2023

105 Real BCG Presentations, free to download
Consulting Presentations

105 Real BCG Presentations, free to download

Real BCG presentations from around the internet for you to review, analyze, and learn from.

Mar 8, 2023

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PowerPoint templates created by top strategy consultants. Decrease the time you spend structuring a storyline or creating new visuals.

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