McKinsey's Marvin Bower
Vision, Leadership, and the Creation of Management Consulting
Summary:
The book chronicles the life and career of Marvin Bower, who played a pivotal role in establishing McKinsey & Company as a premier management consulting firm, emphasizing his principles of professionalism, integrity, and leadership in business. It provides insights into Bower's influence on the culture and practices of management consulting, and how his vision shaped the industry.
Key points:
1. Professionalism: Marvin Bower championed high standards of integrity and ethics in consulting, shaping McKinsey's culture to focus on objective advice and confidentiality.
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