Consulting Frameworks

Select the reference file matching your task. Each contains procedural guidance, application steps, quality checks, and examples.

Framework Selection Guide

Task	Reference File	Key Frameworks
Decompose a problem, build an issue tree, structure hypotheses	references/structuring.md	MECE, Issue Trees, Hypothesis-Driven
Write executive summaries, build storylines, craft action titles	references/communication.md	Pyramid Principle, SCR, Action Titles
Analyze markets, competitive dynamics, or growth options	references/strategy.md	Porter's Five Forces, TAM/SAM/SOM, Value Chain, 3 Horizons, Ansoff
Build business cases, evaluate investments, model costs	references/financial.md	NPV/IRR, Build/Buy/Partner, Zero-Based Budgeting, Should-Cost
Design accountability structures, operating models, processes	references/operational.md	RACI, Operating Model Canvas, Spans & Layers, Lean/Six Sigma
Size synergies, triangulate valuations, screen deals, frame DD findings	references/ma-and-dd.md	Synergy Sizing & Phasing, Valuation Triangulation, Integration Cost Benchmarks, Red-Flag Taxonomy, Deal-Breaker vs. Price-Chip
Set or diagnose pricing, decompose revenue growth, estimate elasticity	references/pricing.md	Price-Volume-Mix, Van Westendorp, Conjoint, EDLP vs. Hi-Lo, Elasticity Estimation, B2B Discount Waterfall

Most consulting deliverables combine multiple frameworks: