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How To Give Feedback Like A McKinsey Consultant

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The feedback sandwich sounds great: Start with positive feedback, then deliver the constructive feedback, and then close with another positive comment. But if the constructive feedback isn’t valuable who cares? Do you have a toolkit for business problem solving? You just got a meal of useless information.

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The Magic Of Critical Thinking: How To Make Better Decisions

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Critical thinking is only possible when you are able to recognize that your default impulses may not be correct and the possibility that there are many different approaches to analyzing a problem. This essay explores critical thinking, how it is applied, identifies limitations, and a vital role in the consulting process.

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The Seven Traits of Highly Effective Consulting Problem Solvers

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The most valuable professionals and leaders aren’t just smart – they consistently demonstrate an ability to solve complex problems. There is a reason that all consulting firms focus on analytical thinking in their recruiting process. Imagination is an important feature of the consultant.