What is Round-Robin Brainstorming?

In this episode, Ricardo explains that career growth in project management is not defined only by technical skills, certifications, or tools. Often, the most important moments are brief, unexpected interactions during crises or difficult conversations. In these situations, leader ...  Show more

In this episode, Ricardo Vargas discusses "Watermelon Projects": projects that appear healthy on dashboards but face serious internal problems. He explains that often, indicators remain green for fear of exposing difficulties, disappointing sponsors, or suffering punishment in co ...  Show more

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about the three core technical concepts around cases. We always teach clients estimation technique first, followed by brainstorming technique and finally full case technique. There is ...  Show more

We always teach clients estimation technique first, followed by brainstorming technique and finally full case technique. There is a simple reason for this, which is explained in this podcast. Estimations tend to be, but not always, a brainstorm with very few or just one branch. A ...  Show more

Brainstorming is the core of a McKinsey case interview. It is tough to pass a case without brainstorming skills. The problem is that it is hard to find a definition and technique to brainstorm effectively and efficiently. This podcast introduces a 3 step, or 5 depending on the wa ...  Show more

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 ...  Show more