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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

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Vlad

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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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How to be MECE?

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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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Issue Trees MECE

MECE Issue Tree

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Anonymous A asked on Aug 26, 2021

Hi, I'm currently training with a couple cases and am trying to do an Issue Tree. However, I'm struggling a bit with the MECE concept.The case is about a hospitality business which is about to open in the middle of the ... (read entire question)

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Develop Hypothesis

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 19, 2021

Why don't you start with a very high level and MECE hypothesis, and then you can use that to further drive your brainstorming: The resort should react by maximizing revenue from the core business, while investing to e ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Final round. What to focus on?

McKinsey McKinsey Final Round MECE Issue Tree

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In terms of being MECE, try out a wide range of "unique" questions to test your MECE structure! For example, if you were a farmer and had to pick between buying a cow, chicken, or pig, how would you think about which ... (read entire answer)

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issue tree of a wifi case

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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi! I think you have many excellent points, content-wise. Hoewever, your logic does not seem robust. It does not make sense to first define an objective, and then not center your tree around the objective! So if for ... (read entire answer)

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Revenue Frameworks

Framework MECE Issue Tree

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Anonymous gave the best answer on May 07, 2020

Hi Nin, I would suggest the following structure to the breakdown revenue. Let’s draw the table: Columns: Client Journey stage, Impact on number of clients, Impact on average bill Lines (Client Journey stages): ... (read entire answer)

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