Which advisory frameworks are best suited for industry-specific consulting?

While general frameworks like SWOT and PESTLE are helpful, sector-specific models drive deeper results.

• Healthcare: Triple Aim (Improved Patient Experience, Better Outcomes, Lower Costs).

• Retail: RFM Analysis (Recency, Frequency, Monetary Value).

• Manufacturing: Lean Six Sigma for process optimization.

• Finance: Basel Accords, Stress Testing Models.

• Education: Bloom’s Taxonomy for curriculum and outcome mapping.

Using sector-appropriate frameworks ensures the advisory process aligns with real-world requirements and success metrics.

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