McKinsey Legend

Author: Ed Salam
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "I had the privilege of working with Marvin and McKinsey for many years. This book brings Marvin to life as a role model for management mentoring through vivid descriptions, ensuring his legacy endures forever." — Peter Drucker, Management Master "Many say Drucker is the father of management, but I believe history will conclude that this distinguished honor should be shared between him and Marvin Bower." — Bob Waterman, Co-author of In Search of Excellence "Marvin Bower has become a legend. His reputation is no longer confined to McKinsey but has spread across the professional services industry and the entire business world. This book offers a detailed and in-depth introduction to Marvin while also showcasing the power of perseverance." — Ian Davis, Global Executive Director of McKinsey "The style of this book is exactly what Marvin would have wanted — simple, down-to-earth, yet forward-thinking. It is a great work about Marvin, the father of modern management consulting." — Lois Juliber, Chief Operating Officer of Procter & Gamble "Seventy-five years of accumulated experience at McKinsey have earned the firm a high reputation in the industry, even being hailed as a legend and becoming a consulting company that can easily enter the boards of any top company in the world." The Economist "For 75 years, McKinsey has been leading the industry, pioneering the history of management consulting, and setting the standards for the industry. The rich experience accumulated by McKinsey over its 70-plus years in the industry has earned it an extremely high reputation in the industry, even being hailed as a legend and becoming a consulting company that can easily enter the boards of any top company in the world. The world's largest strategic management consulting firm, distinguished by its exceptional talent and global integrated company principles, its clients range from large enterprises to government departments. This book provides firsthand insights from leaders who worked with Marvin, as well as firsthand insights from interviews with Marvin, his personal writings, and his speeches.