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Podcast: Case Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking
Episode: 555: Build hypotheses with decision trees (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Description: For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss how build hypotheses with decision trees. Building hypotheses is very difficult. Most candidates in a McKinsey, BCG et al interview would not know when to build the hypothesis, what comprises the hypothesis, how to test if it is MECE etc. This simple technique is one way to build hypotheses and used on real consulting engagements. It was developed to help candidates prioritize their analyzes and ensure the hypotheses are MECE. When practicing this technique note that the development of the decision tree must...