| Case structure quality | Builds a logical, MECE framework aligned to the objective. | Uses generic frameworks disconnected from case context. |
| Quant reasoning | Shows clean arithmetic, assumptions, and sanity checks. | Makes calculation errors and skips assumption validation. |
| Insight generation | Links findings to business implications and decision paths. | States observations without business interpretation. |
| Executive communication | Leads with recommendation and supports it concisely. | Delivers fragmented updates without clear answer first. |