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Think Like a Strategy Consultant

A focused, high-signal learning path that blends mindset, structured problem solving, and persuasive communication. Start with the public preview lessons or work straight through the outline below.

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Course outline

72 lessons across 13 sections.

Module 1

🧠 Consulting Mindset - How To Think Like A Strategy Consultant

1Module #1 Introduction
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2Mindset Shift #1 Shifting From The "What" To The "How"
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3Mindset Shift #2 Learning Mindset & The Quest For Better Explanations
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4Mindset Shift #3 Rule Of Three: Why Do Consultants Always Offer Lists Of Three?
5Mindset Shift #4: Think Before Your PowerPoint! (Beyond The Digital Default)
6Mindset Shift #5: Doing "High-Performance" Work
7Advanced Consulting Process: Bottom-Up & Top-Down Modes
8Bringing It Alive - Mini Case Study - University Budget Cuts
9BONUS: Overview Of Strategy Consulting
Module 3

💡 From Information To Insight: How To Use The Pyramid Principle To Synthesize

1Module #3 Introduction
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2Intro To The Pyramid Principle
3Why Synthesis Matters: The Illusion Of Transparency
4Using The Pyramid Principle: Five Step Process
5Minto's Three Rules
6Test Yourself: Pyramid Principle Mini-Assignment
7Synthesis Exercise: Answers
8Technique: Label, Sort Insight
9How The Pyramid Principle Fits In The Consulting Process
10Walkthrough Example #1: Label, Sort, Insight
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11Walkthrough Example #2: Label, Sort Insight
12Preview: Pyramid Principle Part 2
13Bonus: Mapping The Pyramid Principle To A Real PowerPoint Deck
Module 5

💭 PowerPoint Storytelling

1Module #5 Introduction
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2Pyramid Principle Part 2: Communicate Top-Down
3Write Before You PowerPoint
4How To Sequence Insights & Arguments
5Structure Your Arguments: Inductive & Deductive Reasoning
6PowerPoint Storytelling: Three Principles of Flow
7Slides Critiques of Real Slides From McKinsey, BCG & More...
8Types of Presentations / End Products (Free Examples + Templates)
9Influencing Different Levels of The Organization
10Charts 101: Why Not To Use Pie Charts
11Three Types Of Frameworks & How To Build Your Own
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