How to improve structural and problem-solving skill as a junior consultant?

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Read the Pyramid Principle.

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I try to categorize everything.

What is my end goal, what sub goals need to be met to achieve this, what are the challenges for each sub goal, and how can we address each. I like to think of it as a giant decision tree.

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Yes, just trying to explain it a bit more myself. Everybody knows it’s a pyramid…

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Helloo 🎏 .. need your thoughts on below 👇

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Hi All! I'm starting a new job as an admin at a hospital. What advice do you have for a newbie like me? TIA

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Would it be a good decision to relocate as I am staying with my family in pune?

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When you're about to go into surgery and the MD hits you with a "Pls fix!" . . . This one hit too close to home 😭😭😭

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Does ios11 drain your battery like crazy?

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