The McKinsey Way

De: Ethan M. Rasiel

Narrado por: Michael Butler Murray

When Fortune 100 corporations are stymied, it's the "McKinsey-ites" whom they call for help. In The McKinsey Way, former McKinsey associate Ethan Rasiel lifts the veil to show you how the secretive McKinsey works its magic, and helps you emulate the firm's well-honed practices in problem solving, communication, and management.

He shows you how McKinsey-ites think about business problems and how they work at solving them, explaining the way McKinsey approaches every aspect of a task: how McKinsey recruits and molds its elite consultants; how to "sell without selling"; how to use facts, not fear them; techniques to jump-start research and make brainstorming more productive; how to build and keep a team at the top its game; powerful presentation methods, including the famous waterfall chart, rarely seen outside McKinsey; how to get ultimate "buy-in" to your findings; and survival tips for working in high-pressure organizations.

Both a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most admired and secretive companies in the business world and a toolkit of problem-solving techniques without peer, The McKinsey Way is fascinating listening that empowers every business decision maker to become a better strategic player in any organization.

©1999 Ethan M. Rasiel (P)2022 McGraw Hill-Ascent Audio

A very easy listen of great knowledge.

A very easy listen of great knowledge. A wealth of insight and wisdom for the consulting universe.

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I enjoyed it thoroughly!The lessons learned are invaluable .This book is highly recommended for anyone who wants to make a mark in the corporate world.Simply incredible!

Great guidance on being an effective consultant

The power of research and analytics to provide fact-based solutions to your clients. Listening to understand. Using different questioning techniques. Navigating awkward client situations

Great book, good length. To the point.

Great book, good length. To the point just like he suggests in the book, which he clear demonstrates

Best narrator ever!

A top business book full of humor and interesting stories. Really great voice. Meanwhile this book will bring your Consulting game to the next level. Can't wait to hear the sequel "Mc Kinsey Mind".

Eye opening and informative

I thoroughly enjoyed the material, I learnt a lot and I will listen again and I like the way sections are set for easier reference.

Relevant but could do with a newer Ed

Straightforward and still valid. Will keep you engaged throughout the whole book with honest experiences. I just wish it would be more recent, simply because the landscape has changed a great deal since.

Solid book for standard corporate you should follow whatever business you are in

Easy to read and follow, good rules and considerations for a great growth into your persona, whatever you enter consulting or any other profession

Liiked insider scoop, not so fond of narrator

Is Head of a consulting firm, I really enjoyed hearing what other firms do and contrasting and comparing what I do. I know this story occurred a while ago before it was brought to light that McKenzie played a huge part in the oxycodone and opioid crisis. Therefore, I really do question its integrity. It seems that it’s like Pa philosophy that I spurned early on from a fellow consultant who said their money is his green as anybody’s when I questioned why she was working with a specific client that was known for obfuscation and going outside the line to integrity. That’s part of my internal integrity that I won’t work with those whose mission I don’t believe in and who don’t operate ethically and morally right. I will certainly read the follow up book that addresses this. I’ve reviewed their online code of ethics, and it seems that in this case they don’t follow it.

Not worth the read.

This book provides a very sophomoric view of the consulting industry. Many of the ideas and concepts shared are very basics standards for any consulting firm. As a consultant for more than 30 yrs found this book to be a big disappointment.