"How did Marvin Bower transform McKinsey & Company from a nearly defunct accounting and engineering firm into the preeminent advisor to senior executives and, on occasion, governments? How did he become the founding father of modern management consulting? And how did he put his innovative ideas into action? McKinsey's Marvin Bower: Vision, Leadership, and the Creation of Management Consulting takes you on a journey that details the personal beliefs and professional experiences that made Marvin Bower one of the most respected men in the world of business." "With the help of the late Marvin Bower and through numerous interviews with friends and colleagues, author Elizabeth Haas Edersheim offers an in-depth look at how this man made his vision of the consulting profession and the institution (McKinsey & Company) come to fruition. McKinsey's Marvin Bower is filled with stories that capture the defining moments of Bower's career. Decade by decade, you'll watch as Bower develops the innovative concept of management consulting and travels throughout the business world - inspiring organizational change and courage at each stop."--BOOK JACKET.