McKinsey & Company History
Where was the Holiday Party for the Phoenix Office last year (2022)?
Lido Restaurant
What 2 American Football teams always play on Thanksgiving?
The Lions and The Cowboys
Tasks or steps that need to be taken to complete a project or goal.
What is the dish called where there's a chicken inside of a duck inside of a turkey?
The Turducken
What is it called when you teach and show your process and suggestions within a low-risk environment?
Apprenticeship
When was the renovated Phoenix Office opened? (month/year)
January 2023
What is the name of the annual Thanksgiving Day parade held in New York City?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
A meeting or session where ideas are generated collaboratively.
Problem Solving Session (PS or PSS)
What is the ceremony called when the President saves a turkey from becoming the centerpiece of the White House Thanksgiving dinner?
The National Turkey Pardoning ceremony
Fill in the blank. When you receive your new engagement email and try to schedule your first ____ with your supported colleague.
Kickoff
What year was McKinsey & Company founded?
1926
In what year did the first Thanksgiving take place?
The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621
To check in with someone or to communicate briefly about a previous conversation.
Circle back
What classic animated special features a memorable Thanksgiving feast of popcorn and toast?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)
This is a meeting between the engagement manager and their engagement director after a project kick-off.
1:1s
Who is the Founder of McKinsey & Company?
University of Chicago professor, James O. McKinsey.
Which state produces the most turkeys for Thanksgiving?
Minnesota
A project or task that is still under development.
Work in progress
What year was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held?
1924
This involves setting up regular meetings with your team, EM, and Assistants to review progress and ensure everyone is aligned.
Retros
What is the famous invention that revolutionized spending that McKinsey took part in 1970s?
11 digit Universal Product Code (UPC Barcode)
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
An obvious or important issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing.
Elephant in the room
What cultural shift regarding Thanksgiving dinner was observed in 2014 with the rise of plant-based alternatives?
In 2014, the Tofurky company reported a significant increase in sales of its vegan Thanksgiving roast, signifying a growing trend towards plant-based alternatives for traditional holiday meals.
This involves ensuring that all project deliverables are completed and reviewed before the project is closed.
Study Handover