Chris Hughes, Columnist

Has McKinsey Become Unleadable?

The renowned management consultancy tries to operate by consensus. But it now needs a strong leader to address challenges of its own and of its industry.

Managing the top.

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It’s a big year for elections — and that includes McKinsey & Co.’s poll to pick the Global Managing Partner for the next three years.

As in so many elections, there’s a difference between the skills needed to get the job and those required once elected.