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From talking to folks in PE, overall very little differentiation between MBB (maybe some sector spikes, e.g., pharma at McKinsey). They seem to view our diligences as a “check the box” deal item and not a fundamental piece of analysis from which to base an investment decision on

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so we are the auditors of consulting

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I work in PE at a MF. Bain is the gold standard (and I say that per my MDs who choose the consultancy, not my own bias) whereas McK falls within T2 along with EY-P and LEK. BCG is behind T2/McK but by a very thin margin.

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It’s not hard at all to join the ringfence, especially in the Texas offices. Ik some interns explicitly didn’t want to be placed on PEG but are on PEG. The pipeline is slowing down but we still have a good about of active PEG teams.

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None of the above. KPMG’s PEEPEE practice every time

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I heard that’s where all the whizz kids go to

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Worked at both. Bain - ring fence, no expertise. Mckinsey - expertise, no ring fence. BCG - ring fence + expertise.

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I’ve never seen a higher concentration of fan boys / girls than BCG PIPE over the last 2 years.

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Our biggest PEPI clients do indeed have a ring fence :) we have client-dedicated teams that do 6-9 months

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Yup strike team

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Biggest question is

Is Bains competitive advantage sustainable? Both Mck and We have so much expertise in general industry - how long before we displace to have atleast a third each

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I would guess growth coming from more volume in mid market for Bain, LEK, EYP etc, McK doesn’t really play there. Ring fence is absolutely essential to building critical mass, can’t have an endless rotation program

How is BCG PIPE in Asia? Heard it’s growing like crazy and have been approached. Would consider it.

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Just for interest sake, could someone tell me what y'all are talking about? Thanks!

Ahh interesting!

What does Ringfence mean?

“Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage.” -BCG consultant, probably

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Joining BCG as a C soon. Is PIPE ringfenced? What does that mean for me if I want to do PIPE projects?

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