> For some reason, high level managers need very expensive consultants to tell them the obvious truths. As a very expensive consultant I'm surprised the reason

> For some reason, high level managers need very expensive consultants to tell them the obvious truths. As a very expensive consultant I'm surprised the reason is not more clear to you. Most managers like to pay consultancy firms so that they can cover their asses. If they just followed the guidelines of what the McKinsey team said then surely they weren't in the wrong. Whilst if they followed the advice of a subordinate or god forbid made a decision it's on them.