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The Culture of Elitism

CaseInterview.com

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the cult/culture of elitism. The entire premise of elitism is hierarchy. Those who are “elite" are presumed to be better than those that are not. Those who aren’t “elite” often feel "less than” their counterparts. An Ivy League degree makes you more elite.

Culture 78
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The Elitism Machine

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If a student gets into an Ivy League or equivalent-level school, the entire experience has an implicit message of elitism. You’re one of the elite 5% who got in. If you work in consulting, the elitism continues. Well at MBB, we accept only 5% of Harvard students… we’re the elite of the elite… just do the math.

Culture 121
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The Paradigm of Prestige

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There’s a worldview that says the rich people are more important than the poor, the elite are better than the average, and the special are better than the regular. It is the default premise of many country, company, and academic-institution cultures. There are cultural paradigms that value money. Here’s the thing with paradigms.

Finance 111
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Unlocking Fortune 500 Potential: The Clarity Expertise in Learning & Development

Clarity Consultants

These organizations operate at a scale few others can match, with global footprints, intricate structures, and diverse cultures. Leveraging their extensive experience designing content for elite audiences, our seasoned experts collaborated closely with the client to develop a strategic solution aligned with their vision and objectives.

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Simone Biles, Human Being

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I’ve spent most of my life thinking about perfection cultures — the first few decades living (and struggling) with it, and the latter decade learning to just be a perfectly imperfect human being. My guess is that Simone Biles will have to reconcile her own battles with perfectionist culture.

Culture 98
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Uncooperative

Tom Spencer

At certain elite high schools in Sydney, student exam scores are publicly displayed so that every student can see where they rank against each other. While elite high schools may not be providing an optimal learning environment, they are teaching their students a crucial life lesson. The cult of competition starts early. In 2014, U.S.

Culture 60
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Picking Among Consulting Offers

Tom Spencer

It is better to be happy and professionally growing than being unhappy and professional floundering, even if that misery takes place at an elite firm. Workplace Culture. You can think about workplace culture in terms of propensity for team-based activity.