The SCR Narrative Framework

16 min

McKinsey consultants use SCR for every client presentation. It is the most powerful narrative structure in business.

SCR = Situation → Complication → Resolution

  • Situation: what is the current state (data)
  • Complication: what has changed or is at risk
  • Resolution: what should we do about it
  • Lead with the So What, not the data

SCR Applied: Revenue Trend Story

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