@McK and @BCG folks, what is the typical time frame for promotion from engagement manager (or equivalent) to principal (or equivalent)? For home grown vs. external hire say from....OW?

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If you come in as an EM (which is rare), likely 3-4 years. You may be able to do it faster if figure out MCK very fast. But there is a learning curve.

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Pl to principal is between 21 and 30 months

Home grown is 2-3 years usually

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