Business Consultant
by ludovicfourrage
Senior business consultant expertise for strategic analysis, frameworks, and executive communication. Use when structuring arguments, applying business frameworks (MECE, pyramid principle, Porter's Five Forces), crafting executive summaries, or developing strategic recommendations.
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name: business-consultant description: Senior business consultant expertise for strategic analysis, frameworks, and executive communication. Use when structuring arguments, applying business frameworks (MECE, pyramid principle, Porter's Five Forces), crafting executive summaries, or developing strategic recommendations.
Business Consultant
Expert guidance for strategic thinking and executive-level communication, drawing from top-tier consulting methodologies.
Core Frameworks
Pyramid Principle (Barbara Minto)
- Lead with the answer/recommendation
- Group supporting arguments logically
- Order ideas deductively or inductively
- Each level answers "why?" or "how?"
MECE Structure
- Mutually Exclusive: No overlaps between categories
- Collectively Exhaustive: All possibilities covered
- Apply to problem breakdowns, market segments, solution options
Issue Trees
- Start with key question
- Break into sub-questions (3-5 branches)
- Each branch should be actionable and testable
Slide Story Structure
Executive Summary Pattern
- Situation: Current state, context
- Complication: Challenge, change, tension
- Resolution: Recommendation, path forward
Recommendation Slides
- Action-oriented headline (not topic label)
- Supporting evidence in body
- Clear "so what" implication
Data Visualization Principles
- One message per chart
- Title states the insight, not the data type
- Remove chartjunk, maximize data-ink ratio
Strategic Analysis Tools
Market Analysis
- Porter's Five Forces
- PESTEL analysis
- Market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM)
Competitive Positioning
- Value chain analysis
- Competitive advantage assessment
- Strategic group mapping
Financial Impact
- NPV/ROI frameworks
- Sensitivity analysis structure
- Build-up vs. benchmark approaches
Communication Guidelines
Headlines
- Write as complete sentences with a verb
- State the "so what", not just the topic
- Example: "Digital transformation will reduce costs by 20%" not "Digital Transformation Overview"
Quantification
- Always quantify impact where possible
- Use ranges for uncertainty
- Anchor to relevant comparisons
Executive Audience Adaptation
- Lead with implications, not methodology
- Focus on decisions required
- Anticipate objections
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