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Improved structuring skills to be less generic, however now they are too confusing

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Hi there, First of all, great that you have overcome using memorized frameworks. Let's see what might be the issue based on your description.  I hypothesize that you are a bottom-up thinker who comes up with numerous ve ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Profitability framework

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Noooooooooooooooooooooo. Thank you for this Q&A, as it's SUCH a good example of what NOT to do. Every project has root-cause analysis. Every project has solutions. Every profit project has revenue/cost. So a client ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Timing for math portion of case

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You're not going to like the answer :) There is no set time.  The interview is a conversation. What matters is not going at a certain speed through it. There is nothing that needs to be ‘finished’. You don't need to ‘cr ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Hard/complex profitability structure - Help

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Please do NOT do REVENUE - COST. That is not a framework and is super generic. I appreciate you saying  “seemed like a simple profitability case” as this is a misnomer!  Every profitability case is different and require ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How can you become better at structuring cases?

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Hi, It definitely comes with practice. Here is an algorithm how to develop this skill: Make sure you understand all the different types of cases that you may face Identify the most appropriate structure for each ... (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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Impacts of COVID-19 on Country X's Economy - Recommended Structure

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Hi there, This isn't really a framework. It might be a way to approach a case as it evolves, but it's not a classic framework. Rather, you could break it down into Individuals/Consumers and Industry/Business. Or, you co ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Coach Cristian's New Structuring Masterclass! 🌟

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We are pleased to announce an exciting new product. Coach Cristian is now offering his Structuring Masterclass. Click here for more information.    Structuring is what most candidates struggle with. It's also the first skill that fresh consultants need to learn to master. However, there are no good resources to teach it. If you're relying on books from ten years ago, you're likely in trouble. Consulting firms have changed their case types and expectations in the meantime. If you're relying on online classes, at best, you can be average. But being average in a tough market often means losing. ... (ganze Frage lesen)
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Clarifying questions

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Hey there, It could be helpful if you clarified with whoever provided your feedback on why you should have asked clarifying questions. In the absence of more detail, I'll share 2 cents from some common pitfalls that ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Comprehensive Approach to a Capacity Expansion Case?

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Hi! It all boils down to the concrete question! If the question is: "Should we expand our capacity?", then this does not differ from any other strategic go- or no-go question (market entry, product maunch, etc. it is - ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Is structuring just a task of listing out all categories that could possibly matter?

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Hi! You are completely right! The approach that is often recommended in case books and interview guides (and which is adopted by most candidates) is extremely inefficient and indeed the very definition of "boiling the o ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Structure and Brainstorm in the McKinsey style interviews

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Hi there, I do strongly recommend a coaching session to really take your structuring to the next level - it's very very hard to go from good to great in this category without help. This is especially true if you're tryi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Is it better to keep the case structure light, or condensed?

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Hello, I like the Crafting Cases approach more. You might not be able to come up with something this extensive on the fly, but this is the level of detail you want to be getting down to in your frameworks, and a good am ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to structure a case if there is "multiple objectives" or "no clear objectives"?

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Hi there, Q: Any thoughts/suggestions on how to deal with such cases? For the particular case you reported I would clarify what they mean by “building digital capabilities” and “boosting innovation”. If you cannot clari ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to navigate "fluid conversations" in interviews?

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Hi there, I sat for a couple of corporate strategy interviews - and this was exactly my experience.  My thoughts on this (and how I approached this) Gauge the ‘pace' of the interview This is exactly what you mentioned, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Confused by this prompt

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Hi there,  The point is that if you have the same margin as your competitor, but they have lower prices, then the expectations is that they're going to sell more / have a higher market share.  It should also make the cl ... (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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Structuring a case based on the objective of the client

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Hi there,  I'd advice against that.  I'll just focus on questions 1 and 4 (2 & 3 are not relevant based on my answer for 1) 1) Would this approach be advisable for MBB interviews? The approach seems logical to me, b ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Structuring for McKinsey style cases

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Hello Parnita, Yes indeed, structuring all your answers is really important - not just the initial structuring that you do in the case, but everything that you speak during the interview. The best way to tackle brainsto ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What is the right amount of time to ask for when providing your initial structure?

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Hi, Depending on the part of the case I usually say: Can I take 30 sec / a minute to structure my thoughts / analyze the numbers, etc? In terms of the use cases: Always take: 1-2 min for initial structure. But ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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