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Issue Tree

Break a key question into sub-questions until you reach answerable, actionable pieces

Category
Consulting Framework
Structure
The Key Question -> Sub-Question A -> Sub-Question B -> Sub-Question C -> Synthesized Answer
Best for
Problem structuring, project scoping, complex analysis
Source
McKinsey issue trees
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Definition What is it?

Break a key question into sub-questions until you reach answerable, actionable pieces

Structure How is it structured?

The Key Question -> Sub-Question A -> Sub-Question B -> Sub-Question C -> Synthesized Answer

Best fit When does it fit best?

Problem structuring, project scoping, complex analysis