You probably know McKinsey is a global consulting firm that helps companies find a sense of purpose and direction.

Well, it could probably use some of its own medicine.

Senior partners at the firm effectively ousted their boss, Kevin Snyder, this week by not reelecting him for a second three year term.

In a real break from the norm, McKinsey's had its fair share of controversies lately.

From his work for opioid producers and U.

S immigration authorities to the Saudi government, Snyder actually seemed to be making things better.

He doled out Apologies, settlements, and he also beefed up the internal processes by which McKinsey decides whether or not to take on controversial clients.

If, though, McKinsey really wants to show its clients and its future employees that it's being transparent and Proactiv, one option would be to become a listed company that would help outsiders Seymour.

Clearly, what's going on within but also public shareholders who have a habit of complaining or selling shares if they see something they don't like are a pretty good barometer unearthly warning system, if you like, for when an issue is going to become a big deal later, whether it's social governance or environmental issues.

Being public isn't a cure.

All listed companies could still end up on the wrong side of history, and McKinsey has remained staunchly private for a very long time.

It's possible those senior partners don't actually want to change it all.

But if McKinsey's next boss agrees that it's time for a cultural shove on, AIPO deserves some serious consideration.