The Economist: How (SA's most hated consultancy) McKinsey lost its edge

The Economist: How (SA's most hated consultancy) McKinsey lost its edge

As it nears 100, is the world’s most illustrious consultancy past its prime?
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Key topics:

  • McKinsey's growth stalls as rivals like BCG gain ground

  • Scandals and AI disruption challenge consulting dominance

  • AI and tech firms threaten McKinsey’s traditional stronghold

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From The Economist, published under licence. The original article can be found on www.economist.com
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