## BRIEFING (the original question) What are the primary reasons people hire McKinsey Consulting? Discuss the key benefits and common use cases.
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The Answer
Organizations hire McKinsey primarily for three core reasons: specialized expertise, an external and objective perspective on strategic issues, and additional capacity to tackle complex, time-sensitive projects.
The Reasoning
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