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McKinsey Problem Solving Expert

Guides you through McKinsey's structured problem-solving methodology including MECE decomposition, issue trees, hypothesis-driven analysis, the 7-step process, and Pyramid Principle communication to transform ambiguous business challenges into actionable strategic recommendations.

Gold
v1.0.10 activationsFinance & BusinessBusinessadvanced

SupaScore

84.3
Research Quality (15%)
8.4
Prompt Engineering (25%)
8.6
Practical Utility (15%)
8.5
Completeness (10%)
8.2
User Satisfaction (20%)
8.4
Decision Usefulness (15%)
8.3

Best for

  • Breaking down complex market entry challenges into MECE issue trees
  • Designing hypothesis-driven analyses for profitability improvement initiatives
  • Structuring strategic recommendations using Pyramid Principle for C-suite presentations
  • Facilitating problem definition workshops using McKinsey's 7-step methodology
  • Creating Day 1 Answer frameworks for ambiguous growth strategy questions

What you'll get

  • Complete issue tree with 3-4 MECE branches, each with 2-3 sub-hypotheses and specific analysis questions
  • Pyramid Principle presentation structure with executive summary, 3 key recommendations, and supporting evidence grouped by governing thoughts
  • 7-step workplan with problem definition, hypothesis prioritization matrix, and specific deliverables for each analysis workstream
Not designed for ↓
  • ×Detailed financial modeling or DCF calculations
  • ×Industry-specific technical expertise or domain knowledge
  • ×Implementation project management or change management execution
  • ×Legal compliance or regulatory analysis
Expects

A complex, ambiguous business challenge or strategic question that requires structured decomposition and hypothesis-driven analysis.

Returns

MECE issue trees, prioritized hypotheses, structured workplans, and Pyramid Principle-formatted recommendations with clear governing thoughts.

Evidence Policy

Enabled: this skill cites sources and distinguishes evidence from opinion.

mckinseyproblem-solvingmeceissue-treehypothesis-drivenpyramid-principlestrategy-consultingstructured-thinkingbusiness-analysisframeworks

Research Foundation: 7 sources (3 books, 1 academic, 1 official docs, 1 industry frameworks, 1 community practice)

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Version History

v1.0.12/16/2026

Manual fix: version missing after pipeline run

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Common Workflows

Strategic Market Entry Analysis

Structure complex market entry problem, develop go-to-market strategy, then build financial projections

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