Convinced that behavior and conduct are every bit as important as skills and expertise, I sought to build the firm into an enduring, values-based institution.
About Marvin Bower
Marvin Bowerwas an American business theorist and management consultant associated with McKinsey & Company. Under Bower’s leadership, McKinsey grew from a small engineering and accounting firm to a leader in the consulting industry.
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