Re:AI Agent Hacks McKinsey
by steve1977 on Wednesday March 11, 2026 @03:48PM
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This somehow implies that initiatives or strategies from consultants are somewhat successful. This is not the case in my experience.
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No, you misunderstood. It is not about their output, it almost never is.
Most of the times, the business decision has already been made long before McK is hired. It’s all about legitimizing that decision and making it happen.
You can also wield them as a weapon against internal competitors or opponents. Look up how they were used to kill off Cariad for example.