McKinsey charges 400k per presentation. They are paid to solve complex problems
Initial Hypothesis
Problems remain unsolved when people look for a solution without direction
Ask yourself: based on initial facts, what do I believe is causing this
That's your initial hypothesis
Build an Issue Tree
Solving one big problem is hard. Solving 20 small problems is easy.
Break the issue down to its smallest components
Understand the big Picture
You have analysed 20 micro problems
Now "zoom-out" again. Take a look at the big picture
What is causing the main problem
how can this be fixed
Summarise into one clear recommendation
What are the causes
how often does it happen
what solutions have you tried
What can cause this problem
How often do you see this happen
What solutions have you tried in the past
What solutions have failed in the past
Who else should I talk to about this