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570: Four classic math mistakes in cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

570: Four classic math mistakes in cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

FromCase Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking


570: Four classic math mistakes in cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

FromCase Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking

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Length:
7 minutes
Released:
Apr 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss four classic math mistakes in cases. Candidates mess up calculations for 4 primary reasons: missing units, complicated equations, weak visual layout and poor technique. Notice that we ignore speed and arithmetic. There is a reason for that and it is discussed in the podcast. The most surprising one of the lot is missing units. We have trained PhDs who graduated first in their schools and many tend to drop units thereby producing meaningless answers. These are all simple mistakes but the impact is substantial. Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
Released:
Apr 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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