What are the key differences between the MECE Principle and the Minto Pyramid Principle?

The MECE Principle and the Minto Pyramid Principle are both frameworks for structuring information and ideas, but they have different focuses. The MECE Principle, which stands for Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive, is used to break down a problem into distinct, non-overlapping components. On the other hand, the Minto Pyramid Principle is a method for presenting arguments and recommendations in a structured and easy-to-understand format. It starts with the main idea, followed by arguments and sub-arguments in a hierarchical structure.

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MECE Principle was developed by Barbara Minto – the first female MBA professional hire at McKinsey & Co, best known for the Minto Pyramid Principle – framework for writing and presenting ideas. Business strategy consultants apply MECE problem structuring to break down client problems into logical buckets of analysis.

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