
Problem Solving is a key skill for anyone interested in business and developing their career
An overview of the 6-step process to define, break down and communicate problems
The goals of the process and the characteristics of a strong problem solver
Defining the problem correctly is often elusive and most costly. We will learn a simple yet very powerful mechanism to define problems using a structured worksheet that can be used in all situations
Breaking down problems into manageable pieces can be done. And it isn't as scary as you think
Prioritization is key to not trying to boil the ocean but how can we prioritize if everything seems important?
In this lecture we will learn the difference between summarizing something and synthesizing. This is the one skill consultants continue to hone for years even the most senior ones!
Completely updated with 2020 content!
Have you ever wondered why consultants end up in prominent positions in all walks of life? After all, The Observer called McKinsey "The CEO Factory"!
Are you confused by all the jargon in preparing for consulting interviews or similar business problem-solving interviews? "What does MECE even mean?"
Interested in accelerating your career by gaining the same core toolkit top consultants get trained on when they first start out?
This course is for you.
I spent years at McKinsey & Amazon solving problems from strategy to organization design and from tech product management to how to blitz-grow. This course is a dense distillation of the problem-solving skills behind all this!