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Problem Solving
Hypothesis-led
approach
McKinsey & Company 1
Hypothesis-led, 7-step problem solving process
Core content
Synthesizing phase
Synthesize key findings and develop recommendations
Engage and leverage leadership
Why: Builds momentum around recommendation
Synthesize findings
Develop
recommendations
Conduct analyses
Plan analyses
and work
Define problem Prioritize issues
Structure problem
and generate ideas
3
2
1
4
6 5
7
Definition phase
Debate and agree as a team
on definition of core problem
Why: Team is aligned around
problem and methodology
Structuring phase
Identify the best problem-solving approach
Identify and prioritize key issues
Why: Brings the right approach to the situation
Analyzing phase
Use the most appropriate analytic tools
Ensure analytic rigor is applied to the process
Why: Avoids getting lost in data and ensures
reliable results
Source: McKinsey & Company

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  • 1. © Copyright 2020 McKinsey & Company. This material contains the confidential and proprietary information of McKinsey & Company and is intended solely for your internal use and may not be reproduced, disclosed or distributed without McKinsey & Company’s express prior written consent. Problem Solving Hypothesis-led approach
  • 2. McKinsey & Company 1 Hypothesis-led, 7-step problem solving process Core content Synthesizing phase Synthesize key findings and develop recommendations Engage and leverage leadership Why: Builds momentum around recommendation Synthesize findings Develop recommendations Conduct analyses Plan analyses and work Define problem Prioritize issues Structure problem and generate ideas 3 2 1 4 6 5 7 Definition phase Debate and agree as a team on definition of core problem Why: Team is aligned around problem and methodology Structuring phase Identify the best problem-solving approach Identify and prioritize key issues Why: Brings the right approach to the situation Analyzing phase Use the most appropriate analytic tools Ensure analytic rigor is applied to the process Why: Avoids getting lost in data and ensures reliable results Source: McKinsey & Company