Problem and success criteria
Use problem and success criteria to make decisions inspectable.
What you should be able to do
Independently: Define metrics, timing and scope for an ambiguous problem.
Suggested prerequisites
A short guide
Use problem and success criteria to make decisions inspectable. Define metrics, timing and scope for an ambiguous problem. Read the indicated source section, identify its key concepts and conditions, and work through the example. Record inputs, sources, units and assumptions. Keep your method separate from the result, mark unanswered questions, and review the output against the checklist.
An example
Improving profit requires a defined metric and time horizon.
Your task
Define metrics, timing and scope for an ambiguous problem.
Start with this source
Read the indicated section relevant to problem and success criteria and complete the foundation task.
McKinsey — Diconsa practice case
Read: Separate impact, feasibility and operational constraints before answering.
Practise a financial inclusion case using the official scenario and questions.
Reviewed 2026-10-10 · Duration Not confirmed; follow the specified section
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