Anyone read The McKinsey Way or The McKinsey Mind?
Still relevant? If so, how? If not, why? Biggest takeaways?

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Mckinsey way is a good read. You'll get a summary on Google

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The Mckinsey way had a story about making sure that your EA doesn't tell boyfriend #1 that you are out with boyfriend #2. I found that pretty funny and useful.

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Way is good, mind can skip.

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The writer was an Associate who lasted 3 years at the firm and peaked at age 25 so idk

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I was not aware of that. That def adds a new perspective.

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There’s a bunch of these books out there
• Problem Solving 101 by Ken Watanabe
• Cracked It by Garrette, Phelps, and Sibony

Start with the GetAbstract and if you find the content interesting, go for it

In my group, this is required reading:
• Pyramid Principle by Barbara Minto
• Say it with Charts by Gene Zelzany

Finally, this gallery of deliverables might be helpful: tinyurl.com/talkpts

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Just finished Way. Most of it seems like common knowledge but a good reinforcement of my current practices. I consider it more of a surface-level read——mostly anecdotes without much depth and a little dated.

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