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Difference in the Framework from Profitability and Revenue Growth cases?

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 28, 2023) is from:
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Lorenzo
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gave the best answer on Sep 28, 2023
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Your structure for differentiating between Profitability and Revenue Growth cases is well-organized and covers many relevant aspects. However, you can make a few refinements and additions to ensure you have a comprehens ... (read entire answer)
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structuring question

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Most recent answer on Jun 25, 2023
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Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Jun 17, 2021
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Hi there, Really important to have a strong structure here: Improve Existing Business/Products Identify which major products are declining in revenues Figure out why Price changes by us Price cha ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 25, 2023 on Jun 25, 2023
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Revenue growth cases

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Most recent answer on Sep 28, 2022
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Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2022
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Hi there, I hope you recognize the irony in asking for a canned OBJECTIVE-driven framework here! The entire point of objective-driven is to take into account the context of the prompt/industry/question! Alas, there are ... (read entire answer)
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What are some 'creative' ways to increase topline revenue?

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Most recent answer on Jul 04, 2022
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Florian
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gave the best answer on Jul 01, 2022
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 04, 2022 on Jul 04, 2022
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What to answer for this question in an online meeting?

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Most recent answer on May 12, 2021
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Antonello
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Antonello
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gave the best answer on May 12, 2021
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Hi, I would like to suggest similar questions in the platform to practice with: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-much-would-you-charge-to-clean-all-the-windows-in-seattle-4965 https://www.preplou ... (read entire answer)
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on May 12, 2021 on May 12, 2021
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Stagnant growth

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Most recent answer on Apr 14, 2021
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Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Apr 11, 2021
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Hi there, This is a classic profitability/growth prompt. To make it tailored, you have to tie to specifically to the industry. For me to do so, I'd have to ask a number of clarifying questions first (what country ar ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 14, 2021 on Apr 14, 2021
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Costs in declining revenue question?

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Most recent answer on Oct 01, 2019
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Aws
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Aws
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gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2019
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Hi A, First, clarify the objective clearly upfront. Does the client only care about revenue or also profit? If the case is focused on only revenues, focus only on that. You can say to the interviewer, "I suggest we ... (read entire answer)
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