Get in the game for International Games Week

Games: They’re not just for kids. Esports and videogaming are big businesses in their own right these days, and solving problems can be as satisfying as placing the last piece of an intricate puzzle. As #InternationalGamesWeek begins, we invite you to:

  • Up your skills when it comes to problem solving
  • Get up to speed on ways to use war gaming and scenario planning as strategic tools
  • Explore insights on the world of esports and gaming subscriptions
  • Try your hand at the McKinsey Crossword
  • Learn more about Solve, a problem-solving assessment, or take a quiz to see where you might fit at McKinsey

Problem solving

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War gaming and strategy

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Gaming and esports

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Esports and the next frontier of brand sponsorships

The McKinsey Crossword

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Getting Ghosted

“Message Received”

Rapid Return

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