Guides
Strategy consulting, explained
Plain-English guides to hiring and working with strategy consultants — from what "MBB" means to how to scope a project. Written by a team that spent years inside top-tier firms.
What is MBB? McKinsey, Bain & BCG explained
What MBB means, what the top strategy firms do, why they cost what they do, and how to access ex-MBB consultants.
Read guide →What is strategy consulting?
Business strategy, tech strategy and how strategy consulting differs from broader management consulting.
Read guide →On-demand consulting vs. traditional firms
How the two models compare on cost, speed, flexibility and calibre — and when to use each.
Read guide →How to scope a strategy consulting project
A six-step guide to scoping an engagement so it stays fast, focused, and worth the spend.
Read guide →How much does a strategy consultant cost?
2026 Australian day-rate benchmark by seniority, plus what drives the price and direct-vs-firm costs.
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