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.

AlvarezMarsal benchmark_peers
“Over the last year, price tags in European M&A transactions mostly imply discounts to LTM trading pricing levels”
A&M Valuation Insights November 2023 2023 16.2x · LTM EV/EBITDA transaction multiple
Accenture establish_context
“Exchanges worldwide are under pressure to reinvent their business across both the primary and secondary markets.”
Elevating the Exchange 2025 -2.9% · Average number of total equity listings
Accenture diagnose
“Large volumes of scattered data and an overload of technology and partner choices contribute to deal complexity.”
Unlocking alpha in deals 2025 47% · Percentage of dealmakers citing factor i
Accenture diagnose
“Unsustainable materials used in production and wasted end-of-life value are large inefficiencies in the industry”
Nordic Circular Economy Playbook 2.0 2022
AlvarezMarsal analyze_data
“Since 2022, capacity utilization in Europe is below its long-term average and reaching critical levels below 80%”
A tough year for European chemicals players has come to an end – We do 2024 80% · Capacity utilization rate
AlvarezMarsal analyze_data
“Covid-19 has accelerated the adoption of digital health by about a decade; disrupting existing healthcare models”
UAE Health Sector Pulse Quarter 1, 2021 2021 37.7% · CAGR
AlvarezMarsal analyze_data
“Bed occupancy and utilization rates in Dubai are on a downward trend, as a result of mismatched supply vs demand”
UAE Health Sector Pulse Quarter 1, 2021 2021 49% · Bed Occupancy Rate
BCG compare_options
“Netop tilstrækkelige kompetencer er en mulighed i ensartede stillinger bemandet med forskellig funktionsniveauer”
Budgetanalyse af Forsvaret 2017 Materialesamling Del 2 2017 2,8 · Potential savings (mio. kr.)
BCG recommend
“KAKI har forsøgt at skitsere en samlet løsning for digital opsamling og indlæsning af tids- og rejseregistrering”
Budgetanalyse af Forsvaret 2017 Materialesamling Del 2 2017
BCG analyze_data
“Consumers are exposed to an average of 4-5 touch points during discovery and research, of which ~60% are digital”
China Luxury Digital Playbook 2019 60% · Digital touch point percentage
BCG analyze_data
“More diverse types of fashion bloggers, stars and internet celebrities, and more fragmented social media content”
China Luxury Digital Playbook 2019 >40,000 · Social media topics
BCG analyze_data
“Live filming attracts many tourists to NYC; most are day-trips, but overnight visitors typically stay 3-5 nights”
Media Entertainment Industry NYC 2015
BCG analyze_data
“Personal luxury has recovered to pre-covid levels and Experiential on the way; High single-digit growth expected”
True-Luxury Global Consumer Insights 2023 +8-10% · CAGR
BCG diagnose
“Company innovation behaviors driven by Chinese market requirements lead to higher market dynamics and volatility”
Decoding Chinese Internet 2.0 Next Chapter 2017
BCG analyze_data
“We have noticed the rising trend of Chinese companies shifting from application-driven to tech-driven innovation”
Decoding Chinese Internet 2.0 Next Chapter 2017 709 · Number of AI companies and patent applic
BCG compare_options
“Training a custom LLM will offer greater flexibility, but that comes with high costs and capability requirements”
The CEO’s Roadmap on Generative AI 2023 $50 - $90M+ · Estimated cost
BCG analyze_data
“Around 80% of Transformations Aim to Self-Fund¹ Through Revenue Generated or Costs Saved via Digital Initiatives”
The Evolving State of Digital Transformation 2020 80% · Adoption of self-funding
BCG establish_context
“Countries have shifted to localized lockdown measures to control COVID-19 progression and a possible second wave”
Global Restart Key Dynamics COVID-19 2020
BCG analyze_data
“Personal luxury has recovered to pre-covid levels and Experiential on the way; High single-digit growth expected”
True-Luxury Global Consumer Insights 9th Edition 2023 +8-10% · CAGR
BCG frame_problem
“But France Could Increase its Presence and Funding, Benefiting from its Strong Academic Institutions, Like in AI”
The Dawn of the Deep Tech Ecosystem 2019 13% · Deep tech startup funding share
BCG analyze_data
“Companies that invest more are ahead on reskilling their workers—and on building their learning muscle at scale.”
AI Radar C-Suite Agenda 2024 3.5x · Workforce training adoption
BCG benchmark_peers
“PMCOs and best-in-class PHAs place more accountability at the property level and have less shared accountability”
Reshaping NYCHA support functions 2012
BCG size_opportunity
“Export potential — Indian exports poised to be ~25% of GDP at $2 Tn by 2030 driven by strong manufacturing focus”
Digitizing Make in India Report 2024 2024 $2 Tn · Export value
BCG analyze_data
“Collaborations with streetwear & artists have a positive impact on young generations and no impact on older ones”
2018 True-Luxury Global Consumer Insight 2018 94% · Percentage of respondents
BCG size_opportunity
“Production related activities are also an important source of jobs in NYC, employing over 45k¹ additional people”
Evaluating NYC media sector 2012 45k · Total NYC FTEs
BCG establish_context
“Analysen skal ses i sammenhæng med, at Forsvaret de senere år har gennemført en løbende omstilling og tilpasning”
Budgetanalyse af Forsvaret 2017 2017
BCG plan_implementation
“Samlet ses forslagene implementeret over en femårig periode, men størstedelen af aktiviteter falder de første år”
Budgetanalyse af Forsvaret 2017 2017
BCG frame_problem
“Nyordningen bygger på en række designprincipper, der skal sikre en mere enstrenget, operativt fokuseret struktur”
Budgetanalyse af Forsvaret 2017 2017
BCG establish_context
“Indfasningstakten bygger på en række forudsætninger - endelig beslutning ift. indfasning vil skulle tages senere”
Budgetanalyse af Forsvaret 2017 2017
Bain analyze_data
“OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS, CHINESE SPENDING IN CHINA HAS CONTRIBUTED TWICE AS MUCH GROWTH AS CHINESE SPENDING ABROAD”
Altagamma 2018 Worldwide Luxury Market Monitor 2018 2x · Luxury spending growth
Bain present_framework
“SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY GOES BEYOND BEING SIMPLY ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE, TOUCHING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SPHERES”
Altagamma 2019 Worldwide Luxury Market Monitor 2019
Bain benchmark_peers
“Southeast Asian consumers are concerned about their physical and emotional wellness, even more so than in Europe”
Bold moves: Leading Southeast Asia's next wave of consumer growth 2023 60% · Percentage of respondents worried
Bain frame_problem
“Digital financial services are critical enablers, with 9 in 10 digital merchants now accepting digital payments.”
e-Conomy SEA 2021 Roaring 20s: The SEA Digital Decade 2021 9 in 10 · merchant adoption
Deloitte recommend
“Changes to the University’s operating model may provide opportunities to reduce the number of management layers.”
New Mexico State Staffing Study 2015 $1.5 – $2M+ · annual savings
EY analyze_data
“COVID-related drop in environmental concerns continues: All marketing-related activities down from two years ago”
The CMO Survey The Highlights and Insights Report February 2022 2022 51.9% · Percentage of companies taking action
EY analyze_data
“On average 4% of marketing budgets are devoted to training and development, dropping from pre-COVID high of 5.8%”
The CMO Survey The Highlights and Insights Report February 2022 2022 4% · Marketing budget % for training
EY establish_context
“ACCENTURE HAS CONDUCTED A SURVEY TO UNCOVER HOW PEOPLE RANK THEIR COMPANY'S INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY INITIATIVES.”
Inclusion and Diversity Survey Make It More Than A Mantra 2018
KPMG analyze_data
“Figure 7: Only half of organizations are strategically aligned with a clear vision on how they will implement AI”
Intelligent banking 2025 50% · Strategic alignment
KPMG illustrate_case
“The group's initial priority is to develop and enhance the work of our firms to deliver a net-zero supply chain.”
Our Impact Plan 2022 2022
KPMG transition
“In 2021, investment in fintech companies in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) recorded $39.1B with 792 deals”
Pulse of Fintech H1 2021 2021 $39.1B · Fintech investment
Kearney illustrate_case
“Incineration and thermal treatment release carbon dioxide but are less harmful than landfill for the environment”
Developing sustainable carbon circularity Looking at advanced applicat 2020 45.5% · Energy from waste share
LEK size_opportunity
“The premium segment in 20-25 major cities across EU, APAC, MENA and Africa is estimated at $9B-$11B in value ...”
Good as Gold: Resilience and Continued Attractiveness of the Global K- 2022 $9B-$11B · Market size
LEK analyze_data
“Elevated email activity and discount depth continued throughout the rest of December, at a level well above 2017”
Holiday Season Insights How did retail apparel promotions perform in 2 2019 42% · Average percentage discount
LEK analyze_data
“Australians expect ride-share use to be the same or less than pre-COVID-19, and private vehicle use to be higher”
Infrastructure beyond COVID-19 2020
LEK analyze_data
“People that intend to use telehealth services beyond COVID-19 will use it for routine check ups and mild illness”
Infrastructure beyond COVID-19 2020
LEK benchmark_peers
“These ‘ecosystem’ factors are evident when benchmarking total costs for the ‘refuse’ (landfill) waste stream....”
International Comparison of Australia’s Freight and Supply Chain Perfo 2019 $473 · Total cost of landfill / refuse waste st
LEK frame_problem
“A starting point of further supply chains were consolidated then subsequently assessed for further consideration”
International Comparison of Australia’s Freight and Supply Chain Perfo 2019 10
McKinsey recommend
“Employers who help veterans make this transition will be able to most effectively capitalize on this opportunity”
Veteran Opportunity 2012
McKinsey plan_implementation
“Several best practice channels exist for employers to develop a pipeline of attractive military candidates (2/4)”
Veteran Opportunity 2012
McKinsey recommend
“Several best practice channels exist for employers to develop a pipeline of attractive military candidates (1/4)”
Veteran Opportunity 2012
McKinsey recommend
“Several best practice channels exist for employers to develop a pipeline of attractive military candidates (4/4)”
Veteran Opportunity 2012
McKinsey recommend
“Several best practice channels exist for employers to develop a pipeline of attractive military candidates (3/4)”
Veteran Opportunity 2012
McKinsey analyze_data
“Public and private funding continues to skyrocket around the world, with North America still investing the most.”
Quantum Technology Monitor 2022 2022 $1.4 billion · Start-up funding
McKinsey frame_problem
“To compete for companies and talent, regions will likely need to differentiate themselves along a few dimensions”
COVID-19 Business Recovery Vancouver 2020
McKinsey analyze_data
“6. Online market share is expected to grow from 6% by 1-3pp, resulting in a total EBITDA impact of -0.2pp to 0pp”
Grocery profitability outlook –Europe 2025 -0.2pp · EBITDA margin impact
McKinsey illustrate_case
“McKinsey has been transforming agriculture in Africa by identifying and championing holistic yet scalable models”
Private Sector Partnership Learnings 2011
McKinsey benchmark_peers
“Lebanon’s industrial sector suffers from comparative disadvantages due to lack of competitiveness on key factors”
Lebanon Economic Vision 2018
McKinsey benchmark_peers
“Underdeveloped capital markets make exits challenging; in global hubs yearly startup IPO stands at ~0.26% of GDP”
Lebanon Economic Vision 2018 0.26% · Startup IPO value to GDP
McKinsey recommend
“Three key points need to be addressed to unlock the full potential of the investment promotion agency in Lebanon”
Lebanon Economic Vision 2018
McKinsey benchmark_peers
“One option to raise part of the marketing budget, would be through increasing hotel tax to be in line with peers”
Lebanon Economic Vision 2018 0% · Hotel tax
McKinsey compare_options
“International students from regional and global destinations require a tailored approach for each target segment”
Lebanon Economic Vision 2018
McKinsey frame_problem
“Beyond CIP, a top-down assessment should be conducted to understand required annual investment in infrastructure”
Lebanon Economic Vision 2018 32 Bn USD · USD billion
McKinsey illustrate_case
“Slovenia’s recovery was result of government expenditure reduction, prudent debt management, and revenue reforms”
Lebanon Economic Vision 2018 80% · Public debt % of GDP
McKinsey diagnose
“Out of the 16 currently only 3 are being coordinated with the Ministry of Tourism and 2 do not have clear owners”
Lebanon Economic Vision 2018 16
McKinsey illustrate_case
“Putian Home provides fully-integrated affordable housing around the world, with a capacity of 3,000 units yearly”
Lebanon Economic Vision 2018 3,000 units · Annual capacity
McKinsey quantify_impact
“Det direkte effektiviseringspotentiale estimeres til 4,8 DKK mia., svarende til 15,6% af de samlede omkostninger”
Forsyningssektorens Effektiviseringspotentiale 2016 4,8 DKK mia. · Efficiency potential (DKK billion)
McKinsey prioritize
“Yderligere seks initiativer vil kunne understøtte og incentivere effektivisering og konsolidering i vandsektoren”
Forsyningssektorens Effektiviseringspotentiale 2016
McKinsey illustrate_case
“H1 RIIO fastsætter en priskontrol med incitamenter for at levere innovation, output og langsigtede investeringer”
Forsyningssektorens Effektiviseringspotentiale 2016
McKinsey frame_problem
“Time to market for vaccines is increasing, implying increasing costs and creating potential economic uncertainty”
Refueling Innovation Engine Vaccines 2016 +27% · Time to market
McKinsey recommend
“1 CEO, board, and owners should take leadership and embody the SDG strategy and transformation to ensure success”
SDG Guide for Business Leaders 2019 76% · CEO engagement
McKinsey analyze_data
“Chemicals drive almost 60% of liquids demand growth through 2035, while light vehicles and power demand declines”
Future Energy Landscape Netherlands 2017 60% · liquids demand growth
McKinsey establish_context
“The Norwegian digital foundation and education level are key advantages that can drive nationwide GenAI adoption”
GenAI Norway Productivity 2023 5th · Digital Economy and Society Index
McKinsey quantify_impact
“Aggressive productivity improvements in the “Actions within Postal Service control” case are worth ~ $10 billion”
USPS Future Business Model 2010 $10 billion · Total 2020 income impact
McKinsey analyze_data
“Transportation and warehousing is a relatively small sector in DC with low specialization relative to US average”
Transportation Warehousing Sector 2020 15,145 · Jobs
McKinsey analyze_data
“1: DC's most vulnerable jobs are concentrated in sectors with the lowest wages and lowest educational attainment”
Transportation Warehousing Sector 2020 52.6K · Number of vulnerable jobs
McKinsey analyze_data
“Whereas the largest single investment deals are in hardware, application software is the fastest-growing segment”
Quantum Technology Monitor 2021 2021 45 · Number of QC start-ups
McKinsey analyze_data
“Without additional developments and investment many commodities would not be able to sustain a rapid demand boom”
Technology Mineral Criticality 2017 400 · Commodity lifetime (years)
OliverWyman analyze_data
“TRANCHED PORTFOLIO GUARANTEES: A MEZZANINE GUARANTEE CAN REDUCE CAPITAL INTENSITY AND RISK WEIGHTING FOR LENDERS”
Creating the best SME Debt finance ecosystem 2023 10x · Capital intensity
OliverWyman analyze_data
“While there has been a shift towards later-stage funding, this seems to be consistent with the longer-term cycle”
Assessing the Impact of Big Tech on Venture Investment 2018 86% · Deal volume percentage
OliverWyman analyze_data
“THE OECD PREDICTS SEVERE AND LONG-LASTING ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES, ESPECIALLY IF ANOTHER WAVE OF INFECTIONS OCCURS”
ovid-19 Special Primer (2020) 2020 -7.6% · Real GDP growth