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Contributing to claude-skill-management-consultant-B1

Thanks for wanting to contribute. This is a living knowledge base — the more industries, case types, and methods it covers, the more useful it becomes for everyone.

What You Can Contribute

  • New industry reference files — any industry not yet covered (see gaps below)
  • New case studies — worked examples across different case types
  • Framework updates — corrections, newer benchmarks, emerging methods
  • Benchmark refreshes — update existing files with 2025–26 data
  • Bug fixes — factual errors in any existing file

Confirmed Gaps (Start Here)

These are missing and high priority. Pick one and open a PR:

Area File to create Notes
Education & EdTech skill/references/education-edtech.md K-12, higher ed, LMS platforms, ed-tech unit economics, government funding models
Agriculture & Food Systems skill/references/agriculture-food.md Agri input markets, food processing, cold chain, commodity dynamics, ESG in food
Aerospace & Defense skill/references/aerospace-defense.md MRO, OEM, government contracting, ITAR, defense budgeting cycles
Cybersecurity skill/references/cybersecurity.md Zero trust, SOC operations, incident response consulting, MSSP economics
Semiconductor & Hardware skill/references/semiconductor-hardware.md CHIPS Act, fab economics, fabless vs IDM, geopolitical supply chain
Wealth Management skill/references/wealth-management.md Family office, RIA economics, fee compression, alternatives allocation
Consulting Tools (2026) skill/references/consulting-tools-2026.md AlphaSense, Tegus, McKinsey Lilli, BCG Gamma, AI in the engagement stack
PE/LBO Case Study CASE-STUDIES.md addition Full LBO case with value creation levers, entry/exit multiples, recommendation
Startup / Venture Case Study CASE-STUDIES.md addition Series B growth strategy or burn rate / runway case

Benchmark Updates Needed in Existing Files

If you have domain expertise, these files need 2025–26 data refreshes:

File What needs updating
skill/references/financial-services.md NIM ranges, ROE benchmarks, Basel IV implementation, fintech multiples
skill/references/genai-enterprise-strategy.md ROI benchmarks (MGI 2025 data), EU AI Act compliance, agentic AI patterns
skill/references/esg-sustainability.md EU CSRD (live 2024), SEC climate disclosure rules, CBAM 2026
skill/references/pe-context.md Entry multiples reset (8–10x vs 2021's 12–14x), current deal structures
skill/references/corporate-restructuring-financial-distress.md Post-rate-cycle distress patterns, 2024–25 restructuring wave data

Reference File Structure

All skill/references/ files follow this structure. Match it exactly so Claude can use the files consistently.

Use skill/references/healthcare-life-sciences.md as the quality benchmark — that's the standard to aim for.

# [Industry/Topic Name]: MBB Consulting Reference

> One-line description of what this file covers and who it's for.

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## Executive Overview
[3–5 sentences: what this domain is, its scale, why it matters in consulting,
which firms have dedicated practices here]

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## Industry Economics and Margin Structure
[Revenue models, gross/operating margins by segment, cost structure breakdown,
benchmark ranges with sources or basis]

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## Key Metrics and KPIs
[The 10–15 metrics a consultant must know cold in this industry.
Each metric: definition + typical benchmark range + what drives variance]

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## Regulatory and Compliance Framework
[Key regulations, enforcement bodies, compliance obligations that affect
strategy and operations. Not legal advice — consulting-relevant framing only]

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## Structural Industry Dynamics
[Consolidation trends, competitive structure, disruption forces,
M&A activity, PE/investor interest]

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## Common Consulting Engagement Types
[3–5 engagement archetypes: what the client problem is, how a consultant
structures it, what the typical recommendation looks like]

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## Case Interview Angles
[How this industry shows up in case interviews. Specific case types,
common hypotheses, traps to avoid]

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## Benchmarking Standards
[Summary benchmark table: key metrics with low/median/high ranges]

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## Consulting Watchouts
[What junior consultants get wrong. Industry-specific traps,
data interpretation errors, client communication landmines]

Length target: 8,000–20,000 words. Depth over breadth — one well-sourced metric beats five vague ones.

How to Submit

  1. Fork the repo
  2. Create your file following the structure above
  3. Submit a Pull Request with title format: Add: [industry/topic name] reference file
  4. In the PR description, include:
    • What you added or changed
    • Your background in this area (optional but helps with review)
    • Any sources or basis for benchmarks used
    • If updating an existing file, what specifically changed and why

Quality Bar

Before submitting, check your file against these:

  • Factual accuracy — benchmarks must reflect real consulting practice, not textbook theory
  • No invented data — if you're unsure of a benchmark, write "varies by segment" or give a range rather than a false specific
  • Consulting framing — write for someone doing client work, not academic study. Every section should answer: "what does a consultant actually do with this?"
  • MECE structure — sections should not overlap; each should add distinct value
  • Current — benchmarks should reflect 2024–26 conditions where possible; flag anything older

What We Won't Accept

  • Files that are just framework lists without benchmarks or engagement context
  • Copied or paraphrased content from published firm materials (legal risk)
  • Files under 3,000 words (too shallow to be useful)
  • Content that duplicates an existing reference file without clear differentiation

Questions?

Open an issue and tag it question. We'll respond within a few days.

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