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Brainstorming vs Frameworks

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Hey there 👋, Brainstorming and using Frameworks are not mutually exclusive. When you utilize a framework, sometimes it is necessary to brainstorm some ideas within different stages of the framework. For example if you u ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Brainstorming - prioritisation vs creativity

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Hi, I would recommend following a step-by-step approach to impress the interviewer without knowing their intention to ask this brainstorming question. Sometimes the interviewers want to evaluate your creativity, somet ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Is it okay to ask for a minute during the middle of the interview when the interviewer asks a brainstorming question?

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Absolutely.  Always ask for time.  The idea that you should always be answering on the spot was propagated by candidates through peer practice, not interviewers. Interviewers don't expect you to answer on the spot.  Her ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Can you tell me about some good frameworks for brainstorming that can apply to different types of cases?

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Hi Kay, hope this finds you well. There is indeed no one size fits all approach, but certain frameworks may be good as a first starting point: Internal / external = used for market entry (internal - capabi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Brainstorming practice areas

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Hi! Reduce time to market Increase product awareness Improve productivity Etc. Hope this helps. Best, Anto
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Brainstorming practice resources

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Hey there, Reach out and I'll send you some case collections you can use to break out the structuring and brainstorming questions for practice drills. Alternatively, you can also use the PrepLounge case database to prac ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Not structured enough in brainstorming session..always ask for time to think?

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Yes to both questions - take time to think and provide a ‘structured’ answer.  Taking time helps you get depth to your thinking and then also figure out what is the best way to communicate your ideas in a structured man ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Brainstorming: being structured vs. being realistic

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There is no conflict here actually. A good structure doesn't need to be rigid - it doesn't have to follow the internal/external, financial/non-financial, or other typical ways. What matters is you capture the key aspe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Asking questions under brainstorming questions

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Absolutely. Anything that you do that makes the interview feel more like a conversation is a good thing to do.  Basically the interview is meant to simulate the conversation you would have with a client.  Here's also an ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Brainstorming

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Hi, a couple tips: Always ask if you can take ~30 seconds to structure your thoughts. Just because it's a brainstorm, doesn't mean it shouldn't be nicely structured. Worst case, they say you shouldn't take a break, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Brainstorm question: Imagine you’re doing a project with Amazon and they’re complaining about a surge in theft in their warehouses – what could be causing this surge in theft?”

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Here are a few questions to consider: Are there any external factors contributing to the surge in theft? For example, is there an increase in organized crime or theft in the surrounding area where the warehouses are loc ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Need Help with Structured Brainstorming

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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, I understand the struggle; balancing structure and creativity isn’t always straightforward. I would advise you to perhaps create a flexible ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Resources/approaches to practice brainstorming (with reference answer)

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Hello there,It is helpful to set a timer when you are practicing brainstorming. This will help you to stay focused and to generate more ideas in a shorter amount of time.I would suggest 3 methods to get better consisten ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How "rigid" should the brain storming structure be? (with example)

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Hi there, Remember that the bar is a bit lower when it comes to brainstorming (as opposed to frameworking).  Ultimately, I view brainstorming as “framework” light. If you can group your ideas into 2-3 categories, even i ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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commercial passenger aircraft worldwide

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Hi there, I think overall you've done a nice job here! 8 or 9 out of 10! Here's what I like: Overall approach is logical (# of passengers ==> flights ===>planes) You have estimated not assumed (even though you sai ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Effects of cannabis legalisation in Germany

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Hi there!  So when you're answering a case question you want to create a structure which is specific to the question. Your structure of micro / macro is very generic and doesn't answer the question specifically.  For ex ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Clarifying questions during case study

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Hello! Yes, totally! Imagine how foolish you would feel if you failed just because not asking something little! Think about cases as business problems you are helping to solve, and you can only do that when you have 100 ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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When to ask which questions: Which questions do you ask before you come up with a structure and which do you ask after?

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Pre-structure questions 1) Clarify the business model. Even if you think you understand it, try to repeat it to make sure that you understand in correctly. 2) Clarify the objective. Here make sure that your goal is: ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Facebook/Meta - Decreasing sales in EU

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Hey there ,  Good structure to identify revenue growth opportunities and it is MECE , great work.    This structure is excellent if the problem had just been - identify revenue growth opportunities.  However, the proble ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What are some 'creative' ways to increase topline revenue?

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Hey there, Good question! The creative aspect is super important for McKinsey brainstorming questions. The quality of your answer depends on if you cover the issue broadly at the top-level (exhaustive) and add the neede ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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