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MECE Issue Tree Case Interview: Method & Example
Learn what a MECE issue tree is in a case interview, how to build one in 4 steps, and how to avoid overlap with a worked profitability example.
Mar 20, 2026
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FrameworksMECE Meaning: What It Stands For and Why Consultants Use It
MECE meaning explained: stands for Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive. Coined by Barbara Minto at McKinsey, used in 80%+ of MBB cases.
May 15, 2026
FrameworksMECE Framework: How to Apply It in Case Interviews (With Examples)
Apply the MECE framework in 5 steps. 3 worked case examples (profitability, market sizing, M&A), a decision tree, and the pitfalls that fail 30% of structures.
May 1, 2026
FundamentalsMECE Framework: Definition, Examples & How to Apply It (2026)
MECE = Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive. Apply the 2-question test, see 3 worked examples, and avoid the gaps that fail 35% of MBB cases.
Feb 2, 2026
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