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Appendix A

Consulting Templates & Framework Sheets

A comprehensive library of ready-to-use consulting templates, framework worksheets, and downloadable resources. Use these tools to structure your thinking, analyze problems, and communicate recommendations effectively.

"Templates are not substitutes for thinking — they are scaffolds for it. Use these frameworks to organize your analysis, but always adapt them to your specific context. The best consultants know when to follow the template and when to break it."

Strategic Analysis Frameworks

SWOT Analysis Template

Strategic Planning

2x2 matrix for analyzing Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Essential for strategy sessions.

STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES • Internal capabilities | • Internal gaps OPPORTUNITIES | THREATS • External possibilities | • External risks
Download SWOT Template

PESTLE Analysis Template

Environmental Scanning

Analyze Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental factors affecting your business.

P Political | E Economic
S Social | T Technological
L Legal | E Environmental
Download PESTLE Template

Porter's Five Forces Worksheet

Industry Analysis

Assess competitive intensity and industry attractiveness across five forces.

1. Threat of New Entrants
2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4. Threat of Substitutes
5. Competitive Rivalry
Download Five Forces Template

Problem-Solving Frameworks

MECE Issue Tree Template

Structured Thinking

Break down complex problems into mutually exclusive, collectively exhaustive components.

[Main Problem]
├── Branch 1 (MECE)
│ ├── Sub-branch 1.1
│ └── Sub-branch 1.2
└── Branch 2 (MECE)
Download Issue Tree Template

5 Whys Root Cause Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Drill down to the root cause of any problem by asking "Why?" five times.

Problem: [State the problem]
1. Why? → [Answer]
2. Why? → [Answer]
3. Why? → [Answer]
4. Why? → [Answer]
5. Why? → [ROOT CAUSE]
Download 5 Whys Template

PDCA Cycle Worksheet

Continuous Improvement

Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle for process improvement and iterative problem-solving.

PLAN → DO → CHECK → ACT
• Plan: Define objectives and process
• Do: Implement the plan
• Check: Measure results
• Act: Standardize or iterate
Download PDCA Template

LOBO Framework™ Resources

LOBO Framework™ Canvas

AI-First Consulting

The complete LOBO Framework™ worksheet for structuring AI-augmented consulting engagements.

L E A R N → O R G A N I Z E → B U I L D → O P T I M I Z E
• Learn: AI data ingestion & pattern recognition
• Organize: MECE structuring & hypothesis development
• Build: Solution design & implementation
• Optimize: Continuous feedback & improvement
Download LOBO Canvas

AI Readiness Assessment

AI Implementation

Evaluate your organization's readiness for AI adoption across data, talent, processes, and culture.

Download AI Readiness Tool

Consulting Deliverable Templates

Executive Summary Template

Client Communication

One-page executive summary template for presenting key findings and recommendations.

Download Executive Summary

Recommendation Memo Template

Internal/External

Structured memo format for presenting strategic recommendations with supporting analysis.

Download Memo Template

Implementation Roadmap Template

Project Planning

Timeline-based template for planning and tracking implementation milestones.

Download Roadmap Template

Business & Financial Templates

Business Model Canvas

Business Design

Nine-box framework for describing, analyzing, and designing business models.

Key Partners | Key Activities | Value Prop | Customer Relationships | Customer Segments
Key Resources | Channels | Cost Structure | Revenue Streams
Download BMC Template

TAM/SAM/SOM Calculator

Market Sizing

Calculate Total Addressable Market, Serviceable Addressable Market, and Serviceable Obtainable Market.

Download Market Sizing Tool

Unit Economics Worksheet

Financial Analysis

Calculate Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Lifetime Value (LTV), and payback period.

Download Unit Economics Tool

Project Management Templates

Project Kickoff Checklist

Engagement Start

Comprehensive checklist for launching consulting engagements.

Download Kickoff Checklist

Weekly Status Report Template

Client Communication

Standardized format for weekly client status updates.

Download Status Report

Quality Assurance Checklist

Deliverable Review

Pre-delivery checklist to ensure quality and completeness.

Download QA Checklist

How to Get the Most from These Templates

1. Adapt, Don't Adopt
Templates are starting points, not finishing lines. Customize them to your client's context, industry, and specific challenge.

2. Use LOBO AI to Fill Templates
Upload your data to LOBO AI and let it generate first drafts of these templates — then refine with your expertise.

3. Build Your Own Library
As you complete engagements, save your best templates. Build a proprietary library that reflects your methodology.

4. Share with Clients
Co-create frameworks with clients. They'll understand and buy into the analysis more deeply.

Key Takeaways

  • Strategic Analysis Frameworks: SWOT, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces — essential for environmental scanning.
  • Problem-Solving Frameworks: MECE Issue Trees, 5 Whys, PDCA — for structured analysis.
  • LOBO Framework™ Resources: AI-first consulting canvas and readiness assessment.
  • Deliverable Templates: Executive summaries, recommendation memos, implementation roadmaps.
  • Business & Financial Templates: Business Model Canvas, market sizing, unit economics.
  • Project Management Templates: Kickoff checklists, status reports, QA checklists.
  • Templates are scaffolds, not substitutes — adapt them to your specific context.
  • Use LOBO AI to generate first drafts — then apply human judgment to refine.
  • Build your own template library — each engagement should improve your toolkit.
  • Co-create with clients — frameworks are more powerful when built together.

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