Hi all, I’d like to seek your advice on a topic I’m currently working through. I’m a consultant at an MBB firm and joined post-MBA about a year ago. In my recent evaluation, the main feedback was that I can deliver high-quality output when given detailed guidance. My project leader mentioned that he expects me to drive the work end-to-end, but I still require more direction when facing new or unfamiliar problems.
One area I’ve been struggling with is structuring and framing issues—breaking them down into analytical steps and forming a preliminary storyline. Practically, this means that when the topic is vague, unfamiliar, or something I haven’t solved before, I find myself unsure where to start and would need discussion with the project leader.
I realize that what I’m missing is stronger individual problem-solving capability, especially in the “pre-analysis” phase. In earlier cases, I focused more on execution, but now I want to build the skill set to drive the entire process independently.
Could you share any practical guidance or personal experiences that helped you improve in this area? Thank you in advance!
