Action Titles Library
Real declarative titles from real consulting decks.
The McKinsey convention: the title of a slide states its insight, not its topic. Every entry here is verbatim from a live deck in the corpus.
LEK
analyze_data
“Key criteria to add a drug to the formulary list are inclusion in the treatment guideline and reimbursement list, and being a cutting-edge treatment”
LEK
analyze_data
“Brisbane's Captain Cook Bridge also experienced a traffic decrease during the first half of 2020 but has since stabilised slightly below 2019 levels”
LEK
frame_problem
“With international students comprising a significant proportion of tertiary enrolment and revenue, universities are likely to face revenue pressures”
LEK
analyze_data
“There has been a gradual shift towards online learning in recent years, and this has been accelerated by compulsory online education due to COVID-19”
LEK
analyze_data
“In Victoria, per capita household waste grew by 5.5% from 2019 to 2020, while Australian household waste reportedly increased by 20% due to COVID-19”
LEK
analyze_data
“Over the next three years, hospitals want to increase investment/capacity in three specialties: endocrinology, cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery”
LEK
benchmark_peers
“Despite many apparent inefficiencies in the overall waste sector, the freight component of the waste supply chain appears to be relatively efficient”
LEK
establish_context
“Much of the movement of wine is concentrated within South Australia, Victoria, and NSW, with a combination of sea, rail, and road freight being used”
McKinsey
analyze_data
“Global flows account for approximately 10 percent of global GDP output; data flows account for a large (arguably largest) chunk of that contribution”
McKinsey
benchmark_peers
“Technology talent-gap remains significantly bigger in Brazil: for each new tech professional, Brazil graduates more than 11 law or business students”
McKinsey
plan_implementation
“Proposed template to fill with your teams: articulate the opportunities and challenges you see for your department across our eight domains for work”
McKinsey
plan_implementation
“Three important committees need to be established in Beirut, Byblos and Sour to ensure efficient implementation of the strategy in the anchor cities”
McKinsey
plan_implementation
“Tourist's in-country experience should be enhanced through training of staff, organising transportation and setting strict environmental regulations”
McKinsey
cite_precedent
“Private sector players globally are leveraging industrial technology to deliver homes, but with differing technologies, scale and building materials”
McKinsey
frame_problem
“Endvidere er der identificeret en række sektorspecifikke barrierer, som kan være en hindring for realisering af potentialet i de respektive sektorer”
McKinsey
analyze_data
“Survey results: Regional variation in SDG focus with climate action in Eastern Denmark and responsible production and consumption in Western Denmark”
PwC
establish_context
“Geopolitical shifts, modest global growth and megatrends in transition are critical global factors that could influence the Nigerian economy in 2025”
RolandBerger
diagnose
“Past hopes that the euro might become an alternative to the dollar as the world’s reserve currency are not likely to materialize for several reasons”
RolandBerger
analyze_data
“Power shifts in trade reflect the integration of developing and emerging markets into global value chains - Demand for their end products is growing”
RolandBerger
analyze_data
“Religion is a fundamental personal freedom – All major religious groups are increasing. By 2050, Christians and Muslims will have a near equal share”
RolandBerger
analyze_data
“The shortage of skilled workers poses a problem for many labor markets – One possible option is to attract skilled workers from developing economies”
RolandBerger
frame_problem
“Combating infectious diseases is one area to prevent further pandemics – Antimicrobial resistance is a key global concern requiring concerted action”
SimonKucher
analyze_data
“Customers expect higher purchase prices due to overall inflation – those still buying a new car plan to spend 15 to 20% more money on their next car”
SimonKucher
analyze_data
“EVs are on the verge of becoming #1 in terms of customer interest; young car buyers are equally interested in buying ICEs and EVs in the near future”
misc
establish_context
“L.E.K., in collaboration with APACMed, conducted a survey with ~400 hospital executives across both public and private hospitals in key APAC markets”
misc
transition
“What are the specific investment opportunities within these prioritized sectors and actions required to accelerate the trajectory to full potential?”
misc
transition
“What are the specific investment opportunities within these prioritized sectors and actions required to accelerate the trajectory to full potential?”
misc
transition
“What are the specific investment opportunities within these prioritized sectors and actions required to accelerate the trajectory to full potential?”
misc
transition
“What are the specific investment opportunities within these prioritized sectors and actions required to accelerate the trajectory to full potential?”
misc
transition
“What are the specific investment opportunities within these prioritized sectors and actions required to accelerate the trajectory to full potential?”
misc
transition
“What are the specific investment opportunities within these prioritized sectors and actions required to accelerate the trajectory to full potential?”
misc
frame_problem
“Proven solutions like supply chain optimization could reduce emissions from transport by nearly 30% - with positive related benefits in energy costs”
misc
frame_problem
“Indonesia has a 99% electrification rate with almost equal access for both urban & rural, however ~9,500 schools still operating with no electricity”
misc
appendix
“Detailed assumptions | These are the "what you need to believe" for these P&Ls to hold true and what targets must be met for theory to meet practice”
misc
appendix
“Detailed assumptions | These are the "what you need to believe" for these P&Ls to hold true and what targets must be met for theory to meet practice”
misc
establish_context
“The pandemic is a major shock and history has shown us that any major shock will have some ramifications to the existing economic and social systems”
misc
analyze_data
“While most believe the key causes for climate change is mainly human activity, but considering the seriousness of the threat, do we need to do more?”
misc
analyze_data
“On average, c.75% of Australian wheat is exported after satisfying domestic demand; WA is the largest exporter, accounting for c.46% of export value”
misc
analyze_data
“The grain industry has changed significantly over the past 10 years with consolidation among bulk handlers and new market entrants in rail and ports”
misc
plan_implementation
“The proposed Coordinated Framework could improve the timing by c. 12 – 18 months with more transparency, information sharing and reduced timeframes.”
misc
size_opportunity
“The global lighting solutions market had an estimated value of 8.2bn SEK in 2019, with the EU32, the US, China and Japan are the largest end markets”
misc
establish_context
“Demand for, and production of, digital content has been growing, and is expected to continue doing so (video content for social media in particular)”
misc
size_opportunity
“The global lighting solutions market had an estimated value of SEK 8.2bn in 2019, with the EU32, the US, China and Japan are the largest end markets”
BCG
quantify_impact
“Study hours: Enhancing power access in public boarding schools could extend student study time by ~86-127%, and improve students' education outcomes”
BCG
appendix
“Operational: Arduous importation process, low mobile money penetration and skill shortages across value chain cause inefficiencies in the DPV market”
Bain
present_framework
“This report explores three core systems-level solutions important for SEA decarbonization, along with essential enabling solutions for their success”
Bain
illustrate_case
“Offtake-based financing | Unlocking market-driven capital through volume offtake guarantees, expanded offtake networks, and aggregated supply chains”
Bain
analyze_data
“2025 SEA Green Economy Index: Corporations largely showing increase in setting targets and developing roadmaps; however, green investments still lag”
AlvarezMarsal
plan_implementation
“The proposed Coordinated Framework could improve the timing by c. 12 – 18 months with more transparency, information sharing and reduced timeframes.”
GoldmanSachs
frame_problem
“In response to financial pressure, more employees have reduced contributions to savings compared to last year and are seeking support from employers”
IPSOS
transition
“The pandemic is a major shock and history has shown us that any major shock will have some ramifications to the existing economic and social systems”
IPSOS
analyze_data
“While most believe the key causes for climate change is mainly human activity, but considering the seriousness of the threat, do we need to do more?”
JPMorgan
analyze_data
“Performance has been driven by stock selection across sectors, complemented by the flexibility to identify companies early in their growth lifecycle”
McKinsey
establish_context
“By 2030, the global automotive software and electronics market is expected to reach $462 billion, representing a 5.5 percent CAGR from 2019 to 2030.”
McKinsey
benchmark_peers
“Respondents at large organizations are more likely than peers to say their organizations link financial incentives for leaders with key ESG metrics.”
McKinsey
size_opportunity
“Corporations, individuals, and state and local governments are all eligible to receive funding in the energy portion of the Inflation Reduction Act.”
MorganStanley
analyze_data
“EV-buying intent across geographies witnessed a spike due to factors such as favorable government incentives, price cuts and lower cost of ownership”
MorganStanley
analyze_data
“Even if contained, the current banking stress episode will put a dent on the US economy through tighter credit standards to businesses and consumers”
MorganStanley
establish_context
“With 2021 being a transition year for the Greek T&T sector, 2022 appears to be a year of recovery, managing to cover much of last years' lost ground”
MorganStanley
analyze_data
“With 2021 being a transition year for the Greek T&T sector, 2022 appears to be a year of recovery, managing to cover much of last years' lost ground”
PwC
analyze_data
“The UK has gradually increased older worker employment over the past decade and further improvements could boost GDP by around £80bn in the long-run”
PwC
analyze_data
“Boosting training and lifelong learning is crucial to enabling older workers to continue to have relevant and effective skills for today’s workplace”
PwC
recommend
“Hong Kong can implement various measures to leverage its status as an international financial centre and advanced I&T hub to foster innovation in AI”
PwC
illustrate_case
“Family business leaders have traditionally viewed private equity investors as not necessarily compatible with their long-term strategies and values.”
RolandBerger
analyze_data
“The shortage of skilled workers poses a problem for many labor markets - One possible option is to attract skilled workers from developing economies”
RolandBerger
analyze_data
“Religion is a fundamental personal freedom - All major religious groups are increasing. By 2050, Christians and Muslims will have a near equal share”
RolandBerger
analyze_data
“Gender parity in politics remains a distant goal in numerous countries, requiring another 40 years' effort to reach equality in national parliaments”
RolandBerger
establish_context
“The growth of large cities will be most pronounced in Asia - By 2035, nine of the fifteen biggest urban agglomerations will stem from this continent”
AirStreetCapital
size_opportunity
“Investing in AI: over €600B of combined enterprise value of private AI-first SaaS startups & scaleups and SaaS startups & scaleups actively using AI”
AirStreetCapital
analyze_data
“AI Safety: new quantitative model extrapolates from current research and compute trends to estimate when ‘transformative AI’ (TAI) might be possible”
AirStreetCapital
analyze_data
“While US-based authors published more AI papers than Chinese peers in 2022, China and Chinese institutions are growing their output at a faster rate”
AirStreetCapital
size_opportunity
“The combined EV of public and private SaaS startups & scaleups using AI now amounts to $2.3T, down 26% from last year, but still higher than in 2020”
AirStreetCapital
size_opportunity
“Investment in SaaS startups & scaleups using AI is expected to reach $41.5B by the end of the year, down 33% from last year, but higher than in 2020”
BCG
present_framework
“This set of technologies can be applied in four key patterns to alter the cost structure, creating a sustainable and long-term competitive advantage”
BCG
present_framework
“'RESHAPE' Overview | Companies are reshaping support functions with AI; then quickly moving on to transform core functions crucial to their industry”
BondCap
analyze_data
“Developing 'Big' Smartphone Markets (China / India / Indonesia / Russia) = +28% Growth in 2014 vs. +29% in 2013 = Strong, Well Below 50% Penetration”
Accenture
analyze_data
“Deceleration towards a new, lower structural growth rate is base case for China, though more aggressive policy stimulus could help stabilize growth”
Accenture
analyze_data
“Real pay gaps accumulated over past two years are likely to sustain upward pressure on labor costs as workers seek to restore lost purchasing power”
Accenture
analyze_data
“Australians turn to the nbn™ network for activities that provide enrichment and enjoyment; spending up to 2 hours a day on entertainment activities”
Accenture
frame_problem
“Like Champions, Contenders and Cadets too face alignment and talent deficits. While Champions overcome these, others continue to grapple with them.”