BCG works with two-thirds of the Fortune 500 and with other growing companies and philanthropic organisations. But the same could be said of many consultancies, or, for that matter, of law firms, software providers or manufacturers of hand soap. What makes BCG different are the reasons leading clients seek our help and how we provide it.
We achieve true and sustained impact for the best companies in the world by collaborating across all levels of their organisations, from top to bottom. In the process of working with them, we build long and trusting relationships. We are confidantes, not contractors. We are humble before the facts, relentless in truth-telling and collaborative in building capability. Among the comments clients have made about us, a favourite is this: “We never knew how good we were until we worked with BCG.”
This partnership philosophy also applies within our own walls. We work together in small teams in which senior teaches junior and vice versa. Hierarchy is replaced with teams of engaged equals in which ideas trump tenure. Scottish philosopher David Hume said “Truth springs from argument amongst friends.” At BCG, exceptional business leaders are found not only at our clients’ offices but also in our own. And all doors are open.