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799: Brainstorming with definitions (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

799: Brainstorming with definitions (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Update: 2025-07-21
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For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we talk about brainstorming with definitions.

 

Brainstorming is very difficult and a crucial skill to have when solving cases, especially with McKinsey where the interviewer will constantly ask you to probe and brainstorm different areas of the case. This podcast examines the initial parts of the brainstorming structure. Since brainstorming happens in such a rapid-fire format and appears unstructured, the speed at which it is done creates the illusion it lacks structures. Yet, it does have structure, but is merely done very quickly in the candidate's mind. This podcast will teach candidates how to generate a structure/definition that can be used to guide the development of options or paths in the brainstorm.

 

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799: Brainstorming with definitions (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

799: Brainstorming with definitions (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)