Contents

Table of Contents

8 parts · 37 chapters · 449 pages. From first principles to the final recommendation.

Part I — Foundations

01The Consulting Mindset
02Ethics & the Trusted Advisor
03Problem Framing & the Question Behind the Question
04Hypotheses, Issue Trees & MECE

Part II — Tools of the Trade

05Structured Problem-Solving
06The 14 Strategic Frameworks
07Choosing the Right Framework
08Frameworks in the Wild

Part III — Analytical Toolkits

09Quantitative Methods for Consultants
10Corporate Finance Essentials
11Technology & Data Fluency
12AI-Assisted Consulting

Part IV — Communication, Delivery & Influence

13The Pyramid Principle
14Writing the Slide
15Data-Driven Storytelling
16Negotiation & Stakeholder Management
17Client Co-Creation

Part V — Implementation

18Change Management
19Standing Up the PMO
20Capability Building

Part VI — Sector & Functional Mastery

21Industry Primers
22Pricing Strategy
23M&A & Synergy
24Due Diligence

Part VII — Applied Practice

25The 25-Case Study Bank
26Slide Teardowns
27Worked Examples End-to-End

Part VIII — Career

28The Case Interview, Solved
29The MBB Partner Track
30Professional Development
31Conclusion — The Last Slide