Turn Complex Ideas into Clear Decisions with the McKinsey SCR Framework
The exact structure top management consultancies use to organize messy problems, evidence, and recommendations into a logical case stakeholders can immediately follow.
The SCR framework is the structure top consulting firms use to organize findings for executive audiences. It builds your case in the order your stakeholder needs to see it, so by the time you reach your recommendation, it feels like the obvious next step.
What’s inside the workbook
The Framing Worksheet
Guided prompts to define your core problem, primary audience, and the exact decision you need before you build a single slide.
Fill-in-the-Blank Formulas
Fill-in-the-blank structures for Situation, Complication, and Resolution with concrete examples.
The Alignment Checklist
A 4-point check to verify your resolution is actionable, data-backed, feasible, and directly tied to leadership's priorities.