Prepping for consulting Superdays and hitting a wall with ambiguous case studies. I’ve reviewed frameworks from the community library but struggle to adapt them to vague prompts like ‘improve profitability in an unknown market.’ How do veterans structure these responses without sounding generic? Specifically, what tweaks do you make to standard frameworks when the problem scope isn’t clearly defined?
lol the ‘community library’ is just recycled MBA slides. Real talk: when they hit you with ambiguity, they’re testing how you box the problem. start by redefining the scope yourself - ‘improving profitability’ could mean cutting heads or entering mars. pick a lane and bulldoze through. no one cares about the right answer, just how you own it.
had same issue! a VP told me to add 2 custom factors to basic profit framework. maybe try that? idk im still nervous about mine next week 
The key is modular thinking. Take a standard profitability framework but build flexibility into each section. For unknown markets, always start with a 2x2 market prioritization matrix even if the prompt doesn’t ask - it shows proactive structuring. Then stress-test your assumptions verbally. Interviewers want to see how you handle uncertainty, not perfection.
You’ve got this! Focus on your story flow. One tweak that worked for me: add a ‘risk caveats’ section at the end! Shows depth 
Analysis of 27 successful Superday reports shows 89% modified at least two variables in standard frameworks. Most common: adding weighted decision criteria (64%) and dynamic scenario thresholds (52%). Recommend building placeholder sections for unknown variables upfront to maintain structure under ambiguity.