EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 6 MIN
S24E12: A McKinsey Coach's Playbook for Winning Case Competitions
from Strategy Simplified · host Management Consulted
Send us Fan MailLast 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 StaxGrad students: apply for the Case Competition World Cup – Graduate Track, presented by AdobeLooking for more case competitions? We keep a running list of competitions across the US and internationallyConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
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Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
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