Tips for Success

STEPS FOR USING PREP TIME EFFECTIVELY

• Skim the case - write down key info (names, figures, etc.)
• Clarify the main problem, and any sub-issues
• Re-read the case for understanding and details
• Evaluate and choose a solution
• Layout plan
• Add creativity to plan and presentation (visual, jingle, etc.)
• Prepare yourself mentally - review your notes

ROLE PLAY KEY INFORMATION

• Balanced presentation - maybe assign “jobs”, more natural
• Avoid redundant statements - listen to your partner
• Support and reference your partner's points

Opening

• Confident and correct introduction
• Politely take charge of the role play
• Small Talk - build the role for 1-2 minutes
• Prepared statement of transition into role play

Body

• Lay out your plan - refer to our points with specific phrases
• Refer to Performance Indicators with phrasing from sheet
• Enthusiasm! Get excited about your plan
• Ask the judges questions and prompt them to interact
• Reply to questions with positives “I'm glad you asked...”
• Avoid arguing with judges, but don't back down

Closing

• Sum up the benefits of your plan while reviewing it

Teams

• Balanced presentation - maybe assign “jobs”, more natural
• Avoid redundant statements - listen to your partner
• Support and reference your partner's points

PROFESSIONAL DRESS/APPEARANCE

• Grooming - clean, smell good, shave, nails, hair, makeup
• Dress - clean, ironed, scent, remember your blazer
• Think conservative! Less is more (jewelry, makeup, etc.)
• No sandals, gym shoes or open toed shoes