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Topic: Strategy Deck Tutorials
Learn how to build slide decks like top strategy consulting firms (e.g. McKinsey, Bain & BCG)
25 Real Consulting Proposals From McKinsey, BCG & More
We collected 25 real consulting proposals from McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte and more, so you can see exactly how the top firms pitch and win work.
200+ Real and Downloadable McKinsey Presentations (2026)
It’s great to learn the techniques that strategy consulting firms like McKinsey & Co use to build compelling slide decks….
500+ Free and Downloadable Consulting Presentations (2026)
This page is a library of 500+ real consulting presentations from McKinsey, BCG, Bain, the Big 4, and a dozen…
How To Write The Perfect Action Titles For Your Slides
Open any McKinsey, BCG or Bain deck and read only the slide titles. You’ll notice something: the titles alone tell…
The Complete Guide To Building Strategy Presentations
There’s something different about the strategy decks that strategy consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain or BCG produce. For some reason,…
The Science of Persuasive Storytelling in PowerPoint
What is storytelling in PowerPoint? Let’s start at the beginning. The purpose of your slide deck is to persuade your…
How To Write Consulting Executive Summary Slides [BCG Example]
For most decks, the executive summary is the only slide senior people actually read. They’ll skim it in the elevator,…
The 7 most common qualitative slides and how to use them
Building strategy slide decks isn’t just about fancy charts and data. You also need to understand how to build conceptual…
How to always choose the best chart for your data
Have you ever stared at your blank slide canvas and didn’t know where to start? We’ve all been there. It…
Topic: Consulting Careers
Learn how to get into consulting, consulting salaries, and advice on how to succeed as a consultant
Management Consulting Fees: What Firms Really Charge
We break down real management consulting fees, from hourly rates to full project prices, so you can budget and negotiate with confidence.
BCG Pymetrics Test: Overview, Strategies & Practice Questions
Many candidates applying to the Boston Consulting Group are focused on perfecting their resumes and practicing case interviews. However, they…
Consulting Fit Interviews: Preparation, Strategies & 21 Examples
Many candidates who are applying for consulting roles spend all their time preparing for case interviews — and they completely…
How To Get Into Consulting: A Step-By-Step Guide For Candidates
So you’re a fresh graduate or experienced professional who is looking to get into consulting. But consulting is a competitive…
Ultimate Case Interview Guide: Preparation, Strategies & Examples
Consulting firms use a unique type of interview as part of their recruitment process. It’s called a case interview and…
Mastering the Business Situation Framework for Case Interviews
Consulting firms use a special type of interview, called a case interview, to test whether candidates have the skills to…
Mastering the Market Entry Framework for Case Interviews
Consulting firms use a special type of interview, called a case interview, to test whether candidates have the skills to…
A Detailed Guide To The McKinsey Problem Solving Game
Many candidates applying to McKinsey are focused on sharpening their resumes and practicing case interviews. However, they forget that there’s…
Mastering the Profitability Framework for Case Interviews
Consulting firms have a unique way of interviewing candidates. They use a case interview, where they present a real business…
Topic: Think-Cell Tutorials
Master charting and vizualisations using the most powerful PowerPoint add-on for consultants
How to Add Percentage Labels in Think-Cell
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to add and format percentage labels to chart in think-cell in three quick…
How To Change Chart Types In Think-Cell
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to change chart types in think-cell without having to re-build the chart. There…
Ultimate Guide to Gantt Charts (Timelines) in Think-Cell
What is a Gantt chart? A Gantt chart, also known as a timeline, is a common project management tool to…
Adding A Total Column To A Waterfall Chart In Think-Cell
In this tutorial, we’re going to show you two simple ways to add a total column to a waterfall chart…
Ultimate Guide to Waterfall Charts in Think-Cell
What is a waterfall chart? A waterfall chart, also known as a bridge chart, is used to show a running…
Add a Colored Partition to Bubble & Scatter Charts in Think-Cell
In this tutorial, we show you how to highlight parts of your scatter or bubble charts using partitions in Think-Cell….
Bulk Paste Activity Labels Into Think-Cell Gantt Charts
It can be quite painful typing out activity labels in a big Gantt chart, especially if your activities regularly change…
Four Quick Multi-Select Shortcuts In Think-Cell
The most experienced Powerpoint users are able to build slides really quickly using shortcuts. And one of the most useful…
Add Two Y-Axes To A Think-Cell Chart
Important Don’t have the Think-Cell PowerPoint add-on? Read our review to learn more or get a free trial from Think-Cell.com and…
Topic: Other Articles
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How to Write a Problem Statement Slide (with Examples)
What is a problem statement and why is it important? Projects should always begin with a thorough definition of the…
How to Write a Go-To-Market Strategy Slide (with Examples)
What is a go-to-market strategy? A go-to-market strategy defines how your organization will engage with customers to maximize sales productivity…
How to Write a Key Takeaways Slide (with Examples)
What is a key takeaways slide? The purpose of a consulting-style presentation or slide deck is to inform your audience…
Mekko Charts: What, Why & How to Build in PowerPoint
What is a Mekko chart? A Mekko chart (also known as a Marimekko chart) is a two-dimensional stacked chart with…
A Comprehensive Review of Think-Cell (2022)
Why you should trust this review I’ve spent a total of 5 years working as a consultant at a leading…
How to Create the Perfect Roadmap Slide (with Examples)
What is a roadmap slide? A roadmap slide is used to illustrate the timeline for when you will deliver product…
How to Create the Perfect Quotes Slide (with Examples)
What is a quotes slide? A quotes slide is a PowerPoint slide that highlights one or more customer quotes. It…
Deloitte University: Your Complete Guide
Have you ever wondered about what makes Deloitte stand out? Is it the size, the global network, the history, or…
Deloitte: Complete Roles, Levels & Salary Data
Who is Deloitte? Deloitte (also known as Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited) is the largest “Big 4” global professional services firm…