Frameworks for students
The frameworks taught across MBA, design, and strategy programs — gathered in one place with worked examples. Use them on coursework, internships, and the first decision in your career that actually matters.
The shortlist
Goals
SMART Goals
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Root Cause
5 Whys
Ask why five times
Prioritization
Eisenhower Matrix
Urgent vs. important, four quadrants
Innovation
Mind Map
Radial branching of associations
Innovation
Six Thinking Hats
Facts, feelings, risks, benefits, creativity, process
Life
Ikigai
Love, good at, world needs, paid for
Decision
Pros / Cons
Two-column weighing
Innovation
Design Thinking
Empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test
Communication
STAR Method
Situation, Task, Action, Result
Life
Maslow's Hierarchy
Physical → safety → love → esteem → self-actualization
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