What is MECE ?
MECE  stands for  Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive . It’s a powerful problem-structuring principle used in consulting, strategy, and analysis to break down complex problems into clear, manageable parts.         🔹  Mutually Exclusive   Each category or item in your breakdown should be  distinct —no overlaps.     ✅  Good: "Online      sales", "Retail sales", "Wholesale"   ❌  Bad: "Online      sales", "Digital marketing", "Retail" (overlaps      possible)          🔹  Collectively Exhaustive   All parts together should  cover the entire problem space —nothing should be left out.     ✅  Good: If you're analyzing      revenue, include  all  sources (e.g., product sales,      subscriptions, services).   ❌  Bad: Leaving out a revenue      stream like "consulting services" would make it incomplete.          ✅  Why MECE Matters     Clarity : Avoids confusion and duplication.   Efficiency : Helps teams divide a...