How do you solve a client problem without having all the needed information? I realize this is a common theme amongst consultants and need some example strategies. Thanks!

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Do what you can with the information you do have. For info you don't have, carefully document your assumptions and use them to complete the work. You can go back and update the assumptions with real client info if/as it becomes available.

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Google and ya brain!!!

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Try asking questions - heard it helps.

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Build a model and factor in your unknowns. Take your best guess and use it to lead the investigation

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Procrastinate and pull it out of my brain

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Think Jurassic Park. Sometimes you have to use frog DNA to complete the dinosaur genome.

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Show them progress and the direction you are headed for constant feedback. You'll most likely get additional information this way or at least not spend a ton of time on something that just isn't what they are looking for

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I'm gonna look so smart and clever using that one D3 👍🏻

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Alright- Questions have been asked, no information has been received.

P3 is spot on with carefully documenting assumptions. You can't move forward without assuming some things.

Well thought out assumptions

A1, yes! Remember they are paying you for valuable advice and not to just agreeing with them.

Your answers are very helpful. Thank you

Assumptions.

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