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McKinsey consultants are using AI to end their dependence on PowerPoint

Louis-Charles Généreux, a McKinsey consultant, built an AI-assisted website to manage his consulting project and effectively replace PowerPoint.

McKinsey consultants are using AI to end their dependence on PowerPoint

TL;DR

  • McKinsey consultants are using AI to reduce their dependence on PowerPoint.
  • An AI-assisted website has been developed as a central project hub, replacing traditional slide decks for client and team communication.
  • This new approach improves information accessibility, structure, and real-time updates, addressing issues like version control and information retrieval.
  • AI is becoming integral to McKinsey's operations, with AI agents significantly outnumbering human employees.
  • AI accelerates problem-solving, allowing consultants to move from 'week one answers' to 'hour one answers,' freeing up time for deeper analysis and creative exploration.