Action Titles Library
Real declarative titles from real consulting decks.
The McKinsey convention: the title of a slide states its insight, not its topic. Every entry here is verbatim from a live deck in the corpus.
misc
compare_options
“Summary of the 4 options for sharing cost and revenue performance relative to a baseline trajectory that have been included in L.E.K.'s evaluation summary”
misc
compare_options
“Summary of the 4 options for sharing cost and revenue performance relative to a baseline trajectory that have been included in L.E.K.'s evaluation summary”
misc
analyze_data
“On average, close to a third say they would pay more of their income in taxes to help prevent climate change – but opposition is greater in many countries”
misc
size_opportunity
“Specific investment opportunities reside with Malaysia and Philippine C&I projects and selective utility-scale projects in Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand”
misc
diagnose
“Indonesia has announced bold net zero ambitions; however, unclear path exists on how it will deliver results with inconsistencies on many market practices”
misc
compare_options
“Multiple funding models (private, PPP, state and community) can be used, thereby involving different stakeholders in the process of improving connectivity”
misc
analyze_data
“Various technological advancements have been emerging in the lighting solutions space, with OEMs of both flash and continuous lighting leading development”
misc
analyze_data
“Increasing demand for new and/or improved types of lighting solutions amongst industries such as e-commerce, cinematography, product design and navigation”
Accenture
analyze_data
“Chinese VC and state-led investment in AI has grown notably, despite tech sector crackdowns, and have produced significant outcomes comparable with the US”
Accenture
analyze_data
“The Fed and BoE have paused rate cuts as inflation pressures re-emerge, while the ECB continues to ease rates in an effort to reinvigorate economic growth”
BCG
frame_problem
“Study hours: Poor power supply at public boarding schools' make learning environment inconducive for students and contributes to low academic performances”
Bain
analyze_data
“At the same time, Agriculture & Nature account for a large share of jobs and livelihoods in most economies; ~33% of SEA-6 employment comes from the sector”
Bain
quantify_impact
“Systems-level solution | Developing a next-gen grid ecosystem has potential to create ~$25B GDP impact, reducing emissions by ~50 MtCO2e for SEA-6 in 2030”
Bain
recommend
“SEA to implement dual strategy: Accelerate EV demand and strengthen regional EV production to sustain manufacturing competitiveness & advance decarb goals”
Kearney
analyze_data
“The levelized cost of energy (for methanation) could go down to $175 to $264 per MWh by 2030, which would make it uncompetitive with biogas (or injection)”
Kearney
frame_problem
“To achieve net-zero objectives, governments need to develop CCUS policies and regulations to incentivize companies to invest and to raise public awareness”
Kearney
analyze_data
“Bio-electrochemical systems (BES) offers benefits of synthesizing value-added chemicals from CO2 via electrogenic fermenting cathode microbes (biocathode)”
Barclays
illustrate_case
“Over 100 of the largest global financial institutions use Ascend, and they are collaborating to help us build the unique integrated platform of the future”
IPSOS
analyze_data
“On average, close to a third say they would pay more of their income in taxes to help prevent climate change – but opposition is greater in many countries”
JPMorgan
diagnose
“...but our scale, completeness and global franchises allow us to address broad-based margin pressure across the industry caused by these secular headwinds”
LEK
analyze_data
“India emerges as a global hotspot, attracting substantial PE/VC funding and underscoring the global resonance of solutions offered by its edtech companies”
McKinsey
quantify_impact
“The CHIPS and Science Act establishes a semiconductor investment tax credit of approximately $24 billion to spur private investment until January 1, 2027.”
MorganStanley
analyze_data
“Europe, Middle East, India and Africa: region strengthened its position as the second largest IPO market with 32% of all IPOs despite market uncertainties”
MorganStanley
analyze_data
“Companies want the government to focus on digital transformation, while private equity and private-public partnerships are high on private sector's agenda”
MorganStanley
analyze_data
“Bond markets and banking sector equities have come under severe pressure while volatility has surged in the face of a fluid situation straining confidence”
MorganStanley
analyze_data
“Our baseline anticipates subdued UK GDP growth amid challenging fiscal and monetary policy headwinds, persistent inflation and softening employment trends”
MorganStanley
analyze_data
“Gen Z adult (18–24s) engagement patterns continue to diverge from their older counterparts – with some sports riding this wave of change very successfully”
MorganStanley
analyze_data
“Most Southeast Asian economies ended 2023 with lower GDP growth, but domestic demand is expected to gradually firm and exports slowly rebound through 2024”
PwC
analyze_data
“Physical stores are the preferred purchasing channel for used EVs, either from official dealers, long term rental (LTR) providers or multi-brand retailers”
PwC
benchmark_peers
“The UK has improved slightly, rising from 14th to 13th position on the Index, but its performance continues to be held back by a persistent gender pay gap”
PwC
analyze_data
“Hong Kong’s Entertainment and Media revenue will be dominated by consumer spending, the conversion trend is in line with Global (excluding Mainland China)”
AirStreetCapital
analyze_data
“Model explainability is an important area of AI safety: A new approach aims to incorporate causal structure between input features into model explanations”
BondCap
analyze_data
“Smartphone Cost in Many Developing Markets = Material % of Per Capita Income... 15% (Vietnam) / 10% (Nigeria) / 10% (India) / 6% (Indonesia), per McKinsey”
BondCap
frame_problem
“Biggest Re-Imagination of All = People Enabled With Mobile Devices + Sensors Uploading Troves of Findable & Sharable Data = Still Early & Evolving Rapidly”
Accenture
transition
“The ability to deliver a consistent level of service across all channels is an increasingly important competitive differentiator for financial providers.”
Accenture
establish_context
“These consumers could become your customers. Right now, there's little to no digital competition for their business among most consumer-facing companies.”
Accenture
recommend
“Gas turbines and nuclear SMR will ramp up in the US given their reliability, cost competitiveness, and vocal support amongst key Trump cabinet appointees”
AlvarezMarsal
benchmark_peers
“UAE healthcare spend per capita increased over the last few years, while healthcare spend as % of GDP remains relatively low as compared to other nations”
BCG
analyze_data
“North America’s gas basins closely rival those in the Middle East in terms of costs and reserves, which will ensure continued exports and energy security”
BCG
analyze_data
“1 out of 2 true luxury consumers, among the 39% aware, has bought luxury in-game items and, out of them, 86% purchased the corresponding physical version”
BCG
analyze_data
“Although bachelor’s degrees were favored by students, first-generation college students had significantly higher enrollment rates in associate’s programs”
Bain
illustrate_case
“Surbana Jurong leverages Internet of Things (IoT) and data to improve electrical efficiency of buildings and cities while reducing their carbon footprint”
Bain
recommend
“Corporate investment recommendations: Corporates should assess new revenue opportunities and make their businesses future-ready through green investments”
Bain
transition
“The pandemic has been a catalyst for existing digital users to adopt new online services and increase their frequency of use and spend in these services.”
Bain
recommend
“To attract and retain two priority segments, brands need to elevate experience and product offering, and optimize aftersales services to drive repurchase”
Bain
illustrate_case
“Connecting different communities: Longines and PIAGET collaborated with idol groups and leveraged diverse music genres to connect with post-90s customers”
Deloitte
analyze_data
“The overall market showed a +18,2% increase in 2022 vs 2021, with significant growth across all regions besides APAC, returning to 2019 values (2.603 B€)”
Deloitte
analyze_data
“Travel experienced the highest growth (+43,0% YoY 21-22); delivery grew for the 6th consecutive year, increasing its share from 5% in 2016 to 19% in 2022”
Deloitte
analyze_data
“Italian cuisine restaurants are mainly positioned as value for money, besides Asian countries where premium price Italian restaurants have a higher share”
Deloitte
analyze_data
“Prime destinations both urban and holiday are gathering investors strong appetite, in this regard, Catalonia and Madrid registered more than 1,000 rooms.”
EY
analyze_data
“50% of banks are exploring <10 novel use cases; of those, client-focused use cases such as enhancing marketing and human-like chatbots are top priorities”
LEK
analyze_data
“Online test prep and tutoring’s adoption in developing markets has been increasing, driven by increasing parents’ acceptance; high preference for blended”
LEK
present_framework
“Infrastructure trends were assessed for their size and distribution of impacts, the direction of change against pre-COVID-19 trend, and expected recovery”
LEK
analyze_data
“Some households moved away from major cities to regional cities and centres during the pandemic, but it is unclear if this is temporary or more permanent”
LEK
analyze_data
“There has been a sharp increase in the use of national parks and green spaces during COVID-19, with the exception of Victoria due to tighter restrictions”
LEK
analyze_data
“Compared to 2020, hospitals now show greater need for funding for business sustainability; economic growth and reduced cost can result in positive impact”
LEK
frame_problem
“Hospitals continue to look for ways to improve quality of care and process efficiency but are unsure if MedTech has the right solutions/services to offer”
McKinsey
illustrate_case
“CASE EXAMPLE: Crotia’s Agency for Investments & Competitiveness promotes Croatia, proactively attracts investors and helps in implementing large projects”
McKinsey
plan_implementation
“For at kunne realisere det samlede potentiale på 7,1 DKK mia. skal ni essentielle initiativer implementeres – seks yderligere initiativer kan understøtte”
McKinsey
establish_context
“2023 and 2024 projections revised down by 0.1 pp; another eurozone trade deficit recorded; headline inflation down to 6.1%, while food prices still high.”
McKinsey
size_opportunity
“The United States and European Union announced additional public funding for QT in 2022; however, China has announced the most public investment to date.”
McKinsey
analyze_data
“Observations regarding citizen and consumer preferences are pushing the global sustainability development, and new technology enables new solutions (2/2)”
McKinsey
establish_context
“Observations regarding citizen and consumer preferences are pushing the global sustainability development, and new technology enables new solutions (1/2)”
PwC
analyze_data
“Looking back at a solid financial year where we were able to invest in our people, quality of our service delivery, innovation and social responsibility.”
RolandBerger
analyze_data
“Since 2000, developing and emerging markets have seen a notable increase in their global share of GDP - In fact, since 2007, their share is more than 50%”
RolandBerger
establish_context
“The population growth rate is decreasing due to lower fertility rates – In 2050, the vast majority of the 9.7 billion will live in less developed regions”
RolandBerger
quantify_impact
“To support full electrification of long-haul vehicles, USD 57 bn need to be invested in converting truck stops into a sufficiently dense charging network”
RolandBerger
establish_context
“Within the voluntary EPR scheme, PROs collect fees from producers & importers and use the resources to improve packaging recycling across the value chain”
SimonKucher
frame_problem
“Global Sustainability Study confirms sustainability is a fundamental trend affecting consumers and companies now and will continue to do so in the future”
SimonKucher
analyze_data
“Future customers have a good understanding on the pros and cons of EVs – yet they underestimate the ease of maintenance and the driving experience itself”
misc
cite_precedent
“5 – Percentages: There are precedents of train operators taking an interest in NR’s costs. These can be used to inform the setting of sharing percentages”
misc
compare_options
“A percentage revenue share rate in the range of 5-20% might be appropriate to provide sufficient incentive to NR without unduly blunting TOCs' incentives”
misc
size_opportunity
Value Chain
“Attractive investment opportunity in offshore project development due to higher return and potential, selective opportunity in operating onshore projects”
misc
analyze_data
Value Chain
“...in particular, fund managers are actively seeking digital (on-chain) distribution channels that can integrate multiple capabilities in the value chain”
misc
recommend
“To address the above organizational challenge and ensure delivery of digital transformation successes, businesses need to consider the following actions:”
misc
benchmark_peers
“Impact of this recession on the NY economy expected to be smaller and shorter than the worst ones of the past 100 years, but more severe than recent ones”
misc
analyze_data
“The path that grain takes to port or domestic process varies significantly by season and region but across the country rail accounts for c.50% of freight”
misc
decompose_segments
“The image and content creation market can be segmented into imaging, production and creative solutions which are used to produce a range of content types”
misc
size_opportunity
“...and there is potential to increase lighting penetration further as a majority of ambient light users are open to using external lighting in the future”
BCG
frame_problem
“ICT teaching hours: ~60% of public sec. schools are w/o reliable power supply, resulting in a heavy reliance on generators as an alternative power source”