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

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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 09, 2024) is from:
Gero
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Gero
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gave the best answer on Feb 09, 2024
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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Profitability framework

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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 10, 2024) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Feb 10, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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 ... (read entire answer)
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Timing for math portion of case

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Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 29, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jan 29, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
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 ... (read entire answer)
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Hard/complex profitability structure - Help

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Question edited on Jan 13, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 11, 2024) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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 ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 13, 2024 on Jan 13, 2024
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How can you become better at structuring cases?

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023
The best answer (on May 20, 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 May 20, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
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 ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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Difficulty Structuring problems

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 28, 2023) is from:
Raj
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Raj
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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Impacts of COVID-19 on Country X's Economy - Recommended Structure

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Most recent answer on Dec 10, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 08, 2023) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Dec 08, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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 ... (read entire answer)
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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. ... (read entire question)
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Clarifying questions

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 05, 2018
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 ... (read entire answer)
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Comprehensive Approach to a Capacity Expansion Case?

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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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Is structuring just a task of listing out all categories that could possibly matter?

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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! 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 ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 26, 2023 on Oct 26, 2023
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Structure and Brainstorm in the McKinsey style interviews

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Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 17, 2023) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Oct 17, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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 ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 25, 2023 on Oct 25, 2023
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Is it better to keep the case structure light, or condensed?

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Most recent answer on Aug 21, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 13, 2023) is from:
Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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gave the best answer on Aug 13, 2023
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
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 ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 21, 2023 on Aug 21, 2023
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How to structure a case if there is "multiple objectives" or "no clear objectives"?

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Most recent answer on Aug 05, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 03, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Aug 03, 2023
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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How to navigate "fluid conversations" in interviews?

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Most recent answer on Aug 02, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 02, 2023) is from:
Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
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gave the best answer on Aug 02, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
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, ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 02, 2023 on Aug 02, 2023
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Confused by this prompt

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Most recent answer on May 30, 2023
The best answer (on May 30, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on May 30, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
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 ... (read entire answer)
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on May 30, 2023 on May 30, 2023
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Presenting your structure in interviewer-led cases

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Most recent answer on Feb 21, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 21, 2023) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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gave the best answer on Feb 21, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
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 ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 21, 2023 on Feb 21, 2023
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Structuring a case based on the objective of the client

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Most recent answer on Jan 27, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 20, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 20, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
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 ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 27, 2023 on Jan 27, 2023
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Structuring for McKinsey style cases

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Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 05, 2022) is from:
Rushabh
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Limited Availability | BCG Expert | Middle East Expert | 100+ Mocks Delivered | IESE & NYU MBA | Ex-KPMG Dxb Consultant
Rushabh
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gave the best answer on Dec 05, 2022
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 06, 2022 on Dec 06, 2022
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What is the right amount of time to ask for when providing your initial structure?

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Question edited on Sep 25, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 07, 2020) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 07, 2020
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
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 ... (read entire answer)
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