Commonly Used Methodologies by Consultants

Six Thinking Hats, by Edward de Bono, is a parallel thinking tool that separates emotion, facts, risks, benefits, creativity, and process into six ‘hats’ to help individuals and teams make faster, more balanced decisions.

PEST Analysis is a strategic framework that evaluates external factors—Political, Economic, Social, and Technological—to identify opportunities and threats in the macro-environment, enabling better strategic decisions.

The SCQA model, developed by McKinsey, is a structured communication and writing tool that organizes ideas through “Situation-Complication-Question-Answer” to ensure clarity and logical flow.

Integrative Thinking is a decision-making model that emphasizes finding creative solutions beyond simple trade-offs. Instead of choosing between conflicting options or compromising, it seeks to integrate the best of both to create innovative outcomes.

5W1H and 5W2H are practical analysis tools. 5W1H helps clarify the full picture of a problem, while 5W2H focuses on execution with cost and quantity considerations, often applied in business management and project implementation.

The MECE Principle, introduced by McKinsey, is a structured thinking method that emphasizes "Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive”

The Three Horizons Strategy is a framework balancing short-term performance and long-term innovation by managing "current core business," "emerging opportunities," and "future options" to ensure sustainable growth.

The McKinsey 7S Framework is an organizational analysis tool that examines seven elements—strategy, structure, systems, staff, skills, style, and shared values—to help businesses diagnose and optimize performance.

The Issue Tree is a structured analysis tool that breaks down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts in a tree-like structure to identify root causes and solutions.

The TOPIC Model is a systematic analytical framework that uses five dimensions (Theme, Objective, People, Insight, Change) to help teams clarify issues, set goals, and drive action.