Strategy Simplified
Strategy Simplified is here to demystify the consulting industry and help you land your dream job in management consulting. Hosted by the expert team at Management Consulted - the world's largest resource for consulting news and interview prep - each episode covers topics related to the consulting world, from interview preparation and case study techniques to networking strategies and industry trends. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make a transition, Strategy Simplified is the go-to resource for anyone looking to break into the consulting industry. With actionable advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, this podcast is the ultimate guide to simplifying your career strategy and landing your dream consulting job.
Strategy Simplified
S24E12: A McKinsey Coach's Playbook for Winning Case Competitions
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Last year, 500 students on 100 teams competed in the Case Competition World Cup. Before they saw the case, coach Divya – 8 years at McKinsey – taught them the first move that separates winning teams from the rest.
It's the day 1 answer: a hypothesis you lock in before you have the data, even though it feels premature. But skip it, and teams start boiling the ocean – expanding the question until there's no path left to a real recommendation.
This fall, the competition returns with two tracks – undergraduate, presented by Grant Thornton Stax, and graduate, presented by Adobe – co-hosted with Case Questions and Marc Cosentino, author of Case in Point.
Any current student can apply – completely free. Application deadline: September 13, 2026.
Resources:
- Undergrad students: apply for the Case Competition World Cup – Undergraduate Track, presented by Grant Thornton Stax
- Grad students: apply for the Case Competition World Cup – Graduate Track, presented by Adobe
- Looking for more case competitions? We keep a running list of competitions across the US and internationally
Connect With Management Consulted
- Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
- Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
- Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
