As a consultant with a reputation for actually getting real results and delighting my clients, firms like McKinsey whose reputation is built on fake hype make m

As a consultant with a reputation for actually getting real results and delighting my clients, firms like McKinsey whose reputation is built on fake hype make me sick. Why would you hire a bunch of generalists who are probably less informed in your sector than your own staff and lack any track record of building great companies? What a waste! Go hire someone who's proven themselves instead. Maybe a champion from your competitor, a hero from the open source community, a promising young startup who's running circles around you. Some quotes from the article: - Despite its lack of corrections experience, McKinsey won the contract. - As they formulated a reform plan, the consultants did not solicit the views of inmates, clinic staff or others with direct insights into drivers of violence. - The city’s bill from McKinsey would include $5.5 million for data analytics... These tools, however, proved I'll-suited - Officials discovered coding errors in spreadsheets used to collect violence data from Restart units. The flaws were significant. If you're going to hire a big firm like this because you think they bring reputation and prestige, at least tie a portion of their remuneration to performance outcomes.