Hello,
I am still not completely sure about the difference between a structure and a framework. So, if I understood it correctly, a structure is a customised approach or "guideline" which you set up by yourself in the beginning in order to solve your case systematically whereas a framework is an already existing concept which can assist you in solving the case. Is that correct?
Thank you for your efforts in advance!
They're often used interchangeably in the real world, but they tend to have more specific meanings when it comes to case studies:
Dear Laura,
in general a good structure can be evaluated by a certain depth and breadth. The “depth” should be at least 3-4 levels while the “breadth” should cover the entire solution space. You can cross-check this with the MECE principles (For details see respective article on Preplounge), but the CE (collectively exhaustive) part is basically defining your breadth.
Finally, make sure to check for inter-linkages in your structure and point them out.
Simon
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