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Structuring style significantly differ between McK and BCG/Bain?

MECE Structure
Most recent answer on Nov 19, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 16, 2023) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Nov 16, 2023
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Hi there, To answer your 2 major questions: 1) All firms care about a MECE, objective-driven, comprehensive answer. In general, McK wants more depth/breadth (more extensive), and, in general, BCG wants more creativity 2 ... (read entire answer)
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MECE ways to grow market share

growth Market share MECE
Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 24, 2016
Two frameworks here: 4 Ps (= price, place, product, promotion), or the Ansoff Matrix (grow with existing or new products in existing or new markets). Both are quite MECE. Word of caution however -- your interviewers h ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 10, 2023 on Nov 10, 2023
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MECE depending on the point of view

Case structure and frameworks Framework MECE
Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 06, 2023) is from:
Moritz
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Moritz
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gave the best answer on Nov 06, 2023
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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Comprehensive Approach to a Capacity Expansion Case?

capacity expansion case structure MECE
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 29, 2023) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Oct 29, 2023
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
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 - ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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In an issue tree for profitability framework, where do you factor in questions about market etc.?

Framework issue tree market questions MECE profitability profitability analysis
Most recent answer on Oct 26, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 03, 2022) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2022
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi Kay, this is indeed one of the fundamental things that you need to learn in order to rigorously disaggregate the value drivers of a business. The driver tree allows you to identify the numerical drivers and sub-drive ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 26, 2023 on Oct 26, 2023
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Frustration! HELP

brainstorming Case structure and frameworks creativity issue tree MECE Structure
Most recent answer on Feb 01, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 30, 2023) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Jan 30, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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 ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 01, 2023 on Feb 01, 2023
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CASE: MECE structure to suggest "paid" features & basic in a freemium product?

Case structure and frameworks case study MECE New product Pricing case study Product Manager
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 15, 2020) is from:
Vlad
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Vlad
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gave the best answer on Sep 15, 2020
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
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: ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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How to be MECE in non-profitability cases

issue tree MECE
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Mar 13, 2019) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Mar 13, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, First of all - not all issue trees can and should be MECE. Very often it's not the case. For example, depending on the objective, the market entry case should not necessarily be MECE. Secondly - there is a numbe ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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How to best structure for comparison with competitors to have a MECE approach?

case structure competitive analysis MECE Structure
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 12, 2019) is from:
John
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John
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gave the best answer on Aug 12, 2019
Ex Bain Case Team Leader I Focus on Private Equity I +80 interviews conducted at Bain I All cases based on real life cases
Hey, a few remarks on this from my point of view (there is no wrong or right here). 1) Comparing the client/target with competitors should not fall under market. The only competition related issue that should be loo ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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MECE - How to get there ?

Framework MECE Structure
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Mar 02, 2019
Hi, I don't think it's by learning frameworks by heart. There are many resources available online, and regarding MECE I found one particularly useful: https://www.craftingcases.com/the-5-ways-to-be-mece/ (5 written arti ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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How do I know I'm being MECE when creating my own custom issue tree?

Case Interview issue tree MECE MECE Issue Tree
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 14, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Aug 14, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, First of all - not all issue trees can and should be MECE. Very often it's not the case. Secondly - there is a number of ways how you can approach in a MECE way: If your structure works mathematically (e.g. ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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I'm working on a case study, the aim is to predict the house prices over the next 10 years in US using MECE framework.

consulting McKinsey MECE MECE Principle
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on May 02, 2021) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on May 02, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Is this a market sizing or a case? The reason is I ask, is this feels very much like a market sizing (where you'd use a top-down approach). That said, regardless, I'd generally think about this problem in th ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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How to write a MECE issue tree for profitability? - covering all relevant components

Case Interview issue tree MECE profitability
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 05, 2019) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Jan 05, 2019
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi Anonymous, this is indeed one of the fundamental things that you need to learn in order to rigorously disaggregate the value drivers of a business. The driver tree allows you to identify the numerical drivers and s ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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Framework MECE ?

Case Interview Framework MECE
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 03, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi In consulting interviews you may have two types of M&A cases: Commercial due-diligence of the target company Synergies calculation of two merging companies There are two ways to identify the exact type ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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Is this a MECE approach?

market entry MECE Structure
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on May 23, 2017) is from:
Valentin
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Valentin gave the best answer on May 23, 2017
Received and accepted an offer from Deloitte Monitor Belgium, starting on th 1st of November.
Hello Gerard, 1. For me the answer is MECE. Students and business people calendars are totally different types and purposes than the one you'd fine in the middle of a kitchen. 2. I would have splitted the market int ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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Looking for partners to practice setting up MECE issue trees

Bain BCG case structure issue tree McKinsey MECE Structure
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
Jan asked on Sep 17, 2017
Preparing for MBB interviews.
Hi folks, I have practiced quite a lot of cases and would say of myself that I crack almost every case presented to me. However, in one of my last interviews I was being told that my structure still looks more like a ... (read entire question)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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How to ensure MECE?

Case Interview Framework MECE prep
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 07, 2016) is from:
Achyut
Achyut gave the best answer on Jun 07, 2016
Hi Levia, happy to answer your question again! This is a great question IMO and I think one of the biggest challenges to implement especially in a pressure interview situation where no common frameworks seem to fit. ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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How to be MECE?

MECE MECE Issue Tree
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 16, 2020) is from:
Henning
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Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate
Henning
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gave the best answer on Sep 16, 2020
Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate
Generally, the first level of your framework should be MECE, So if some of the bullets underneath are not, that woudln't be an issue. A structure itself cannot be MECE without the question. To understand whether a str ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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Strategy for Customer Retention -MECE Framework feedback

case interview preparation Case structure and frameworks customer retention Data Analysis MECE
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 14, 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 ... (read entire answer)
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Is 'synergies' as a separate bucket MECE?

MECE Mergers&Acquisitions
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 25, 2019) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Sep 25, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, First of all there is no "Right" or "Wrong" approach:) Secondly - text books solutions, even from the best b-schools are rarely well written, since they are written by caseclubs of these schools, not by the pro ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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