672: AI's brainstorming and problem-solving potential with Stanford University's Jeremy Utley
Welcome to an interview with the co-author of the inspiring new Generative AI study, Jeremy Utley. This episode highlights the common mistakes and missed opportunities many corporate teams and individ...
24 Apr 202451min
671: Anecdotes on Poor Networking Calls (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
In this podcast we have listed some of the most common and most significant networking mistakes made by candidates. Since many of these have been made by clients, we have had an opportunity to discuss...
22 Apr 202417min
670: Harsh Partners (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Being a young business analyst or associate on the receiving end of blunt and harsh feedback from a partner is a very jarring experience. However, it is also somewhat of a compliment. I never understa...
17 Apr 202424min
669: Using Storytelling In Cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Storytelling is a very powerful technique to ensure someone remembers you after an interview. In fact, even when we screen people at Firmsconsulting today, we use this technique I applied as a partner...
15 Apr 202423min
668: Digital strategy expert, Venkat Venkatraman. How Real-Time Data and AI Will Power the Industrial Future
Welcome to an interview with the coauthor of Fusion Strategy: How Real-Time Data and AI Will Power the Industrial Future, Venkat Venkatraman. In Fusion Strategy, digital strategy expert Venkat Venkatr...
10 Apr 202455min
667: Five phrases to avoid (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Communication and image in a case interview is governed by both what you say and how you say. It is true that how you say something tends to carry more weight. However, in some case, certain phrases s...
8 Apr 202415min
666: One of the world's leading experts on strategy and innovation, Vijay "VG" Govindarajan. How Real-Time Data and AI Will Power the Industrial Future
Welcome to an interview with the coauthor of Fusion Strategy: How Real-Time Data and AI Will Power the Industrial Future. In Fusion Strategy, world-renowned innovation guru Vijay Govindarajan and digi...
3 Apr 202453min
665: Never start training with McKinsey cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
This is a mistake common to most case interview candidates. They start with the McKinsey approach. This is a very, very bad idea. McKinsey cases are those were the interviewer leads the case. If you a...
1 Apr 202414min
