Mckinsey's Marvin Bower

Author: Elizabeth Haas Edelman
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Leading the industry's direction for 75 years · Pioneering the history of management consulting · Setting the standards for management consulting McKinsey is the world's leading management consulting firm, with over 80 offices in 43 countries and more than 6,000 consultants. It has been ranked as the top choice for MBA students from top business schools in the U.S. for five consecutive years. This book takes you through McKinsey's successful journey and presents highlights from Marvin's extraordinary career. "I have had the privilege of working with Marvin and McKinsey for many years. This book brings Marvin's image as a management mentor to life 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 entire professional services field and even the business world. This book provides an 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 "McKinsey's rich experience, accumulated over more than 70 years, has earned it a high reputation in the industry, even being hailed as a legend—a consulting firm that can easily enter the boards of any top company in the world." — The Economist