Leland+ Content Library

Synergies vs. Dissynergies: What Really Drives Deal Value

Break down the key differences between synergies and dissynergies—and how each impacts success.

Industry & Business Knowledge: An Intro

Get an introduction to the key industry and business concepts you need to know for your consulting interviews. This guide covers the basics of business models, value chains, and competitive analysis.

Food Delivery Margins: A Profitability Practice Case

Crack a profitability case for a food delivery company. Learn to analyze margins, identify key cost drivers, and develop a strategy to increase profitability.

Why Do Companies Acquire?

Explore the strategic reasons behind acquisitions—from growth to market entry—and what makes them succeed or fail.

Final Thoughts on Behavioral Interviews

A comprehensive guide to acing your behavioral interviews, with key tips and strategies to leave a lasting impression and land the offer.

Practice a Last Mile Delivery Case Interview (Bain)

Crack the Bain case interview on a startup specializing in last-mile delivery with drones. This case challenges you to evaluate the profitability, revenue potential, and strategic implications of a pilot program in both urban and suburban environments.

Mock Case Study: Unconventional T-Shirt Sourcing

Discover how one brand sourced t-shirts in unexpected ways—boosting margins and brand differentiation.

Hunger Warriors Practice Case Interview

Crack the Hunger Warriors case, a non-profit dedicated to solving world hunger. This intermediate, candidate-led case challenges you to identify major sources of food waste and determine the best course of action to reduce it.

Korean OEM: A Profitability Case Walkthrough

Crack the profitability case for a Korean Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Learn how to analyze their cost structure, revenue streams, and identify opportunities to improve their bottom line.

Climate Change Operations Practice Case

Tackle a climate change operations case. This intermediate-level, candidate-led case challenges you on capacity changes, market analysis, and sustainability.

Practice Case Leadership: A Dinner Dilemma

How would you handle a what to eat for dinner? This case leadership exercise tests your emotional intelligence and ability to navigate social dynamics.

Real World — Amazon Buying Whole Foods

A real-world case study on Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods. Analyze the strategic rationale, competitive landscape, and market implications of the deal.

Extract Key Insights from Charts

Master the art of analyzing charts and exhibits in a case interview. Learn to extract key insights, structure your analysis, and present a compelling recommendation.

Roma Solutions Case: Intermediate

A senior-level tech case study on a large technology company considering the acquisition of a leader in the iBPMS space. This case challenges candidates to evaluate the market, the target company, potential synergies, and technical risks.

Sales Force Structure (Unconventional)

A unique case study on how to design and optimize a sales force structure to improve performance and meet strategic goals.

Wireless Carriers: A Strategy to Escape Stagnating Revenues

The wireless industry is struggling. We'll analyze why revenues are flat and explore innovative strategies for new growth and long-term profitability.

Practice Case Study: Can Shared Office Space Be Profitable Today?

Dive into a real-world analysis of shared office space economics—key drivers, challenges, and what determines profitability in today’s market.

Intro to Written Cases

An introduction to the unique format of written cases. This guide explains how they differ from live case interviews and provides strategies for success, including time management and structuring your response.

Negotiations: Your Consulting Offer

Master the art of negotiating your consulting offer. Learn how to research salary benchmarks, structure your negotiation, and confidently advocate for yourself to secure the best possible package.

Response to a Competitor Price Decrease

A case study on responding to a competitor's price decrease. Learn how to analyze the competitor's rationale and develop a strategic response.