**MECE (Mutually Exclusive and Collectively Exhaustive framework**
Break larger problems into smaller more containable issues by focussing on possible solutions.
- solution can be performed on its own
- and all possible solutions are covered
Use **Issue-trees** (*a visual tool used in problem-solving to identify the root cause of a
problem)* to capture all issues and the possible solutions. This helps you to:
1. Solve the problem in a structured and well-thought manner
2. To build a common understanding within the team of the problem-solving framework
3. To yield a sound and relevant solution to the underlying problem statement
Tips for better issue trees (*after identifying the problem*):
1. Issue trees goes from left to right, breaking the primary question into smaller sub-issues.
2. As you move from left to right, break the question down into logical steps, addressing the key
question.
3. Issue trees should not describe a sequential process, instead, they should show alternative
solutions that are individually capable of solving the part of a primary problem.
4. Sub-issues in the tree should be in the form of a question, an idea or an action-item. They
should not be titles.
5. You can solve each problem with multiple trees.
The purpose of an issue tree is to provide a clear and organized framework for analysis,
exploration, and problem-solving