6 Consulting Frameworks that make you sound Smarter and more Structured

This week, I’m going back to my roots - consulting.

Let me ask you this first:

• Have you ever had too many ideas in your head, but just couldn’t articulate them clearly?

• Have you ever found yourself going in circles when trying to solve a problem, unable to hit the core issue?

• Have you got told your analysis was “too one-dimensional” in meetings?

Most of the time, it’s not because you’re not smart or capable.
It’s simply because you lack a clear thinking framework.

The truth is these situations are everyday occurrences for consultants, and we manage them well so people think we are sharp, articulate and logical?

It’s not magic.
We use thinking frameworks before we speak, decide, or act.

From how we frame a problem, to how we make decisions, to how we express our thoughts, frameworks help us stay clear, structured, and credible.

Have one good news for you - You don’t have to be a consultant to think like us.

In this newsletter, I’ll walk you through 6 powerful consulting-style frameworks.

2 you’ve probably heard of (MECE & SWOT), and other 4 that are equally impactful when it comes to breaking down problems, making decisions, and communicating ideas with clarity.

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Why are frameworks so powerful?

There’s a popular saying in consulting: Structure before solution.

In other words, if you want to solve something well, you first need to break it down clearly.

Without a well-defined structure, any solution is likely to miss the point or fail to gain buy-in.

A good framework helps you:

• Turn fuzzy thoughts into concrete ideas

• Organise messy information fast

• Improve how you explain your logic

• Identify core issues from different angles