Consulting Frameworks

Comprehensive methodologies used by top consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Accenture) for problem-solving, strategy, and business transformation.

Framework Categories

| Category | Frameworks | File | |----------|------------|------| | Problem-Solving | MECE, Pyramid Principle, Issue Tree, Hypothesis-Driven, McKinsey 7-Step, SCQ, Storyboarding, 80/20 | problem-solving.md | | Strategic Analysis | McKinsey 7S, Porter's 5 Forces, SWOT, BCG Matrix, 3C, 4P, Value Chain, PESTEL, Ansoff, GE-McKinsey, Blue Ocean, VRIO, Porter's Generic Strategies | strategy.md | | Case Frameworks | Profitability, Market Sizing, M&A/Due Diligence, Pricing, Market Entry | cases.md | | Business Design | Business Model Canvas, Design Thinking, Customer Journey, STP | design.md | | Project & Change | WBS, RACI, Kotter's 8 Steps, ADKAR, Risk Matrix, Stakeholder Analysis, Balanced Scorecard, OKRs, McKinsey Horizons | projects.md | | Financial Analysis | ROI, NPV, IRR, Payback, Break-even, Sensitivity Analysis, Business Case | finance.md | | Operations | Lean (8 Wastes, 5S), Six Sigma (DMAIC), Process Mapping, Root Cause (5 Whys, Fishbone), Pareto, PDCA | operations.md |

Quick Framework Selection

"I need to solve a complex problem"

→ McKinsey 7-Step Process + MECE + Issue Tree See: problem-solving.md

"I need to structure a presentation"

→ Pyramid Principle + SCQ + Storyboarding See: problem-solving.md

"I need to analyze a company or market"

→ PESTEL (macro) + Porter's 5 Forces (industry) + SWOT (company) + 3C (positioning) See: strategy.md

"I need to evaluate growth options"

→ Ansoff Matrix + GE-McKinsey Matrix + BCG Matrix See: strategy.md

"I need to create a new strategy"

→ Blue Ocean + VRIO + Porter's Generic Strategies See: strategy.md

"Why are profits declining?"

→ Profitability Framework (Revenue × Volume breakdown) See: cases.md

"How big is this market?"

→ Market Sizing (Top-down + Bottom-up) See: cases.md

"Should we acquire this company?"

→ M&A Framework + Due Diligence + Synergy Analysis See: cases.md

"What price should we set?"

→ Pricing Framework (Cost-plus, Value-based, Competitive) See: cases.md

"Should we enter this market?"

→ Market Entry Framework + Porter's 5 Forces + Profitability See: cases.md

"I'm designing a new product or business"

→ Business Model Canvas + Design Thinking + Customer Journey See: design.md

"I'm managing a project"

→ WBS + RACI + Risk Matrix + Stakeholder Analysis See: projects.md

"I'm driving organizational change"

→ Kotter's 8 Steps + ADKAR + Stakeholder Analysis See: projects.md

"I need to set goals and measure performance"

→ OKRs + Balanced Scorecard + KPIs See: projects.md

"I need to make an investment decision"

→ NPV + IRR + Payback + Sensitivity Analysis See: finance.md

"I need to improve operations"

→ Process Mapping + Root Cause Analysis + Lean + Six Sigma See: operations.md

The Complete Consulting Flow

1. RECEIVE PROBLEM
   └── Clarify scope and success criteria
              ↓
2. CREATE DAY-1 ANSWER
   └── Initial hypothesis based on experience
              ↓
3. DEFINE PROBLEM (SCQ)
   └── Situation, Complication, Question
              ↓
4. STRUCTURE (MECE + Issue Tree)
   └── Break into testable components
              ↓
5. PRIORITIZE (80/20)
   └── Focus on high-impact branches
              ↓
6. BUILD WORKPLAN
   └── Who, what, when, how
              ↓
7. STORYBOARD (Ghostpack)
   └── Design the end deliverable
              ↓
8. CONDUCT ANALYSES
   └── Test hypotheses with data
              ↓
9. SYNTHESIZE ("So What?")
   └── Extract insights and implications
              ↓
10. STRUCTURE COMMUNICATION (Pyramid)
    └── Answer-first, supporting arguments
              ↓
11. PRESENT & DELIVER
    └── Communicate, get approval, implement

Framework Combinations

Strategic Planning

PESTEL → Porter's 5 Forces → 3C → SWOT → Issue Tree → Recommendations

New Market Entry

Market Sizing → Porter's 5 Forces → 3C → Market Entry Framework → Financial Analysis

M&A Evaluation

Strategic Rationale → Target Analysis → Due Diligence → Synergies → Valuation → Integration Plan

Business Turnaround

Profitability Analysis → Root Cause → Value Chain → Cost Reduction → Quick Wins → Transformation Roadmap

Product Launch

Market Sizing → STP → Business Model Canvas → Pricing → Go-to-Market → OKRs

Transformation Program

Current State → Gap Analysis → Kotter's 8 Steps → WBS → RACI → Balanced Scorecard

Available Templates

See templates/ for ready-to-use documents:

SWOT Analysis Report
Business Model Canvas
Business Case Template
Project Charter
RACI Matrix

Framework Index (Alphabetical)

| Framework | Category | Primary Use | |-----------|----------|-------------| | 3C Framework | Strategic | Competitive positioning | | 4P Marketing Mix | Strategic | Marketing strategy | | 5 Whys | Operations | Root cause analysis | | 5S | Operations | Workplace organization | | 80/20 Rule | Problem-Solving | Prioritization | | ADKAR | Change | Individual change management | | Ansoff Matrix | Strategic | Growth strategy | | Balanced Scorecard | Execution | Strategy measurement | | BCG Matrix | Strategic | Portfolio management | | Blue Ocean Strategy | Strategic | Market creation | | Business Model Canvas | Design | Business model design | | Customer Journey | Design | Customer experience | | Design Thinking | Design | Innovation process | | DMAIC | Operations | Process improvement | | Due Diligence | Case | M&A evaluation | | Fishbone Diagram | Operations | Root cause analysis | | GE-McKinsey Matrix | Strategic | Portfolio prioritization | | Hypothesis Tree | Problem-Solving | Testing theories | | Issue Tree | Problem-Solving | Problem decomposition | | Kotter's 8 Steps | Change | Organizational change | | Lean / 8 Wastes | Operations | Waste elimination | | M&A Framework | Case | Acquisition evaluation | | Market Entry | Case | New market decisions | | Market Sizing | Case | Opportunity sizing | | McKinsey 7-Step | Problem-Solving | Problem-solving process | | McKinsey 7S | Strategic | Organizational analysis | | McKinsey Horizons | Execution | Growth portfolio | | MECE | Problem-Solving | Structuring | | NPV/IRR/ROI | Financial | Investment analysis | | OKRs | Execution | Goal setting | | Pareto Analysis | Operations | Prioritization | | PDCA Cycle | Operations | Continuous improvement | | PESTEL | Strategic | Macro environment | | Porter's 5 Forces | Strategic | Industry analysis | | Porter's Generic Strategies | Strategic | Competitive strategy | | Pricing Framework | Case | Price setting | | Process Mapping | Operations | Workflow visualization | | Profitability Framework | Case | Profit analysis | | Pyramid Principle | Problem-Solving | Communication | | RACI Matrix | Project | Role clarity | | Risk Matrix | Project | Risk prioritization | | SCQ | Problem-Solving | Storytelling | | Sensitivity Analysis | Financial | Risk assessment | | Six Sigma | Operations | Quality improvement | | Stakeholder Analysis | Project | Stakeholder management | | Storyboarding | Problem-Solving | Presentation planning | | STP | Design | Market targeting | | SWOT Analysis | Strategic | Situation assessment | | Value Chain | Strategic | Activity analysis | | VRIO | Strategic | Resource advantage | | WBS | Project | Work decomposition |