Post by Patrick Trotter

My Consultant's Guide to Claude is here 63 consulting-style skills from Bain, McKinsey, and BCG that push Claude Opus to its limits and turn it into an MBB-grade consulting engine. 1/ Bain-style skills Problem framing, situation assessment, assumption audits, market mapping, competitive intelligence, customer segmentation, profit pool analysis. Claude starts with the real issue, not the obvious symptom. 2/ McKinsey-style skills Hypothesis-driven thinking, issue trees, MECE structuring, synthesis, root cause analysis, growth strategy, operating model design. Claude breaks complex problems into clear, testable strategic decisions. 3/ BCG-style skills Strategic options, portfolio reviews, innovation strategy, ecosystem mapping, experience curve analysis, transformation planning. Claude evaluates trade-offs, scenarios, and opportunities before recommending a path forward. 4/ Market & competitive intelligence skills Industry analysis, competitor intelligence, customer insights, market sizing, whitespace opportunities. Claude doesn't just summarize markets. It identifies where value is being created and where it will move next. 5/ Strategy & decision-making skills Business cases, pricing strategy, capital allocation, strategic options, investment prioritization. Claude helps leaders compare paths, quantify trade-offs, and make decisions with confidence. 6/ Execution & transformation skills Operating model design, initiative prioritization, transformation roadmaps, governance systems, capability building. Claude turns strategy into owners, milestones, decision rights, and execution plans. 7/ Executive communication skills Stakeholder alignment, narrative building, board presentations, decision memos, executive briefings. Claude converts analysis into boardroom-ready recommendations. 8/ Risk & value governance skills War-gaming, risk mitigation, KPI architecture, value realization tracking. Claude pressure-tests strategy before the market does. 9/ A reusable consulting operating system The same framework every time: Diagnose → Structure → Analyze → Choose → Execute → Govern → Communicate This isn't Claude giving generic business advice. It's Claude operating like a team of Bain, McKinsey, and BCG consultants. ✅ Comment "GUIDE" ✅ Connect with me and I'll send you free access. (Repost for fast access)