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Structuring Drills from Crafting Cases or Coaching Sessions

Hi there, 4 quick comments: - Great that you developing your creative thinking when it comes to structuring. Force-fitting structures almost never work in my experience, as interviewers always expect a very tailored app ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG Growth Matrix Application in Other Consulting Firms

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Hi there, The direct answer to your question is no, you won’t use the growth/share matrix (or any other framework) to crack interview cases. The deeper answer to your question is that case studies don’t test you abi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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When I am structuring the case, I struggled and get lost.

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It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or forget frameworks when faced with a case interview, especially when the pressure is on. Here are some strategies to help you overcome this challenge: Practice Regularly: Regular ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Difficulty Structuring problems

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Structuring a problem or case effectively is indeed a crucial skill in the consulting world. It requires a combination of business knowledge, analytical thinking, and practice. Here are a few suggestions to help you enh ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MECE depending on the point of view

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Hi there, First of all, it's ALWAYS possible to make a structure perfectly MECE but shouldn’t always be your goal. In fact, most people apply MECE in the wrong way. The concept was famously invented by a McKinsey consul ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How good/relevant is the Case-in-Point book for case prep?

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 11. Juli 2018

Dear Anonymous A, This is a great question! I hope others can benefit from this debate. I will answer your question bluntly: Marc Consentino’s Case-in-Point book has become outdated and is no longer a good resourc ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Bcg finance formulas

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Hi, Here is a set of things you need to know: 1) Math and formulas: Interest rates calculations Compound margin NPV using the Rule of 72, Perpetuity CAGR using the Rule of 72 Currencies exchange calculat ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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structuring question

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Hi there, Really important to have a strong structure here: Improve Existing Business/Products Identify which major products are declining in revenues Figure out why Price changes by us Price cha ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Presenting your structure in interviewer-led cases

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Hi Dominika, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, I would highly advise you not to overestimate the difference between ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Frustration! HELP

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Hi there, Quite honestly you and I should have an intro call. I specialize in the mindset shift required to learn how to framework. I can't talk about my techniques here (for obvious reasons), but I have a tried, tested ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Market Entry/Product Launch Case Structure

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Hi there, Interesting that you say the first option is the more traditional one. I wouldn't call it so. In fact, only few candidates choose to structures cases in this way: coming up with questions that together sum up ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Spending too much time presenting the initial structure at Bain

Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG Anyone who has worked at Bain? Case structure and frameworks Structure

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Hi there, As a general benchmark, I would consider the following: 1-2 min to write down the structure A few mins to present (also depends on the company, at McKinsey usually you have more time to present due to the inte ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Profitability Structuring

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Hi Avery, Emily is completely right here. This is not a profitability case…it is an investment case. You read the word profits and assumed…this is extremely dangerous (this can happen across all case types). Always be o ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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External factors for increasing input/ product prices

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Hi there, This isn't even close to MECE (sorry). You've listed two specific small ideas…not a hollistic approach to the problem… MECE isn't about listing a bunch of things. Rather it's about segmenting the problem. I do ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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CASE: MECE structure to suggest "paid" features & basic in a freemium product?

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Hi, I recommend using the Product Development frameworks. They include the analysis of companies vision and strategy, customer segments and needs, etc. You can find a lot of product frameworks in the following books: ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Strategy for Customer Retention -MECE Framework feedback

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 14. Sept. 2020

Hi, as always with cases you need to clearly define your metric, Here the "Churn". Ask clarification question to understand how does your client define churn (Usually how many customers come back after being activated ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to structure a case and be more MECE

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Hi, Only pure mathematical structures (e.g. profitability) can be 100% MECE. But MECE is not a requirement and it can not always be applied. You should build a structure using your previous experience, based on: ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Case Structure/Framework Timing

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Hi Anonymous, this is a very typical concern that candidates have when building their case skills. However, it is extremely important that you understand that putting yourself under time pressure while practicing is a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Case framework for change management?

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Hi there, Your question indicates a misunderstanding of frameworking. You need a major mindset shift here. “Market size” is not a “normal” bracket for a case. There is no “normal” bracket and market size is never a buck ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Top 5 Case Interview Frameworks

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Hi there, One way to figure this out is to look at the ‘Topics’ filter in the Case Library on PrepLounge. There you should see all the main types of cases and frameworks. It's good to get an understanding of the main t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consulting Q&A - Stelle Fragen rund um Deine Karriere

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Structuring Drills from Crafting Cases or Coaching Sessions

BCG Growth Matrix Application in Other Consulting Firms

When I am structuring the case, I struggled and get lost.

Difficulty Structuring problems

MECE depending on the point of view

How good/relevant is the Case-in-Point book for case prep?

Bcg finance formulas

structuring question

Presenting your structure in interviewer-led cases

Frustration! HELP

Market Entry/Product Launch Case Structure

Spending too much time presenting the initial structure at Bain

Profitability Structuring

External factors for increasing input/ product prices

CASE: MECE structure to suggest "paid" features & basic in a freemium product?

Strategy for Customer Retention -MECE Framework feedback

How to structure a case and be more MECE

Case Structure/Framework Timing

Case framework for change management?

Top 5 Case Interview Frameworks