MBB Vs Boutique: Why I Would Avoid Big Consulting Firms | The HONEST TRUTH

Dreaming of MBB (Mckinsey, BCG & Bain)? There's more to consulting than the big names. This video explores MBB's downsides and reveals why boutiques offer a compelling alternative – we talk culture, generalisation, and a work/life balance, to name a few😉. Essential viewing for consulting hopefuls!

⏱️Chapters

00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Pros of MBB
04:34 - The Cons of MBB - Scandals
07:17 - Up or Out
09:08 - Constant Pressure
11:40 - The Case For Boutiques
13:25 - Firm Structure
15:02 - Client Focus
15:52 - Work/Life Balance
17:30 - Brand Recognition
18:32 - My Opinion

Graphic design by the talented @evedbdesign - / evedbdesign

🔗 Links

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Consulting on the Cusp of Disruption - https://hbr.org/2013/10/consulting-on...
A Pivot Towards Boutique Consulting Firms - https://www.talentresponse.com/single...
Consulting Firms Comparison - https://mconsultingMBB (Big Three) Consulting Firms Comparison | MConsultingPrepprep.com/mbb-consulting-firms-mckinsey-bcg-bain
Things they look for in Consultants - https://managementconsulted.com/mckin...
Regional Attrition Tenure - https://www.consultingpoint.com/marke...
Whats the Mckinsey Turnover like for Clients & Employees -https://www.preplounge.com/en/consult...
Consultant Retention Crisis - https://www.hrdive.com/news/consultan...
Why High Talent Turnover is the Greatest Threat to you Consulting Firm - https://www.accelo.com/resources/blog...
Stay at Big 4 or jump to a Boutique - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum...
The Benefits of Working with a Boutique Consulting Firm - https://www.konakaicorp.com/the-benef...
Boutique Consulting Firms - https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/lis...
Comparing Large vs Small Consulting Firms - https://www.rebeccaxliu.com/journal/c...
Boutique Consulting Firms - https://www.preplounge.com/en/article...
John Oliver on Mckinsey -    • McKinsey: Last Week Tonight with John Oliv...  
How McKinsey Helped the Trump Administration Carry Out Its Immigration Policies -
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/03/us...
Mckinsey Opiods Settlements - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/03/bu...
Bain & Co Barred From Uk Government Contracts - https://www.theguardian.com/business/...
MBB Prestige - https://mconsultingprep.com/mbb-prestige
The Many Times McKinsey has been Embroiled in Scandals -
https://www.trtworld.com/magazine/the...
BCG - Cosy Relations -
https://www.theguardian.com/australia...
Up or Out Policy at MBB - https://casecoach.com/b/up-or-out-pol...
McKinsey piles Up or Out Pressure - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...
Pulp Fiction Clip -    • Pulp Fiction - We happy?  
Best Boutique Management Consulting Firm to Work from in The UK - https://www.consultancy.uk/news/17379...
SN1 Consulting - Boutique Consultancy Example - https://sn1-consulting.com/
Elevenlabs - for the AI Voices - https://elevenlabs.io/
Print T Shirt Design Shop - https://www.tshirtstudio.com/t-shirt-...
Highbury Comms - Boutique Consultancy Example - https://highburycomms.com/#:~:text=Hi....
MBB 10 Most Distinguised Alumni - https://www.morganmckinley.com/au/art...
Best Consulting Firms for Prestige - https://vault.com/best-companies-to-w...
Sundar Pichai Clip -    • Opening keynote | Google I/O 2023  
Apocalypse Now Clip -    • 'I Love the Smell of Napalm in the Morning...  
How I Broke into MBB from a Non-Target School -   / how-i-broke-into-mbb-from-a-non-target-school  

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