Issue Tree Maker

An issue tree is a hierarchical diagram that breaks a complex problem into its component sub-issues, ensuring every branch is mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive (MECE). Use it when scoping a consulting engagement, structuring a business case, or organizing a root-cause analysis.

Yes. Issue trees are a core McKinsey and BCG tool. The generator follows the MECE principle and produces Pricing / Volume / Mix decompositions, cost-structure breakdowns, or any hypothesis-driven framework you describe.

Yes. Describe the example and request changes in the chat — the AI adjusts branches, renames nodes, adds sub-issues, or reframes the root question in seconds.

Yes. Export as PNG from the editor toolbar, or copy the diagram to paste into presentations and reports.

With a free account, you can create diagrams for free. No credit card is needed. You can save your work and generate diagrams.