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Over the past two decades, coaching case-solving teams has revealed certain expectations that I h...

One of the most common questions I encounter while coaching or mentoring case-solving teams is, "...

May 31, 2024 As a case-solving coach, I had the opportunity to attend the Global Circularity Cha...

June 14, 2024 In this article, I will discuss problem identification. First, it's crucial to ask...

June 28, 2024 Throughout my experience coaching over 300 case-solving teams, I've found that sta...

July 11, 2024 In this episode, the focus is on establishing strong evidence and analysis to supp...

July 18, 2024 Teams frequently miss the mark when utilising SWOT Analysis and fail to deliver si...

July 25, 2024 In my years of coaching case-solving teams, I consistently emphasise the crucial i...

August 1, 2024 In my experience, I've noticed some common mistakes when teams present their Risk...

August 9, 2024 As you prepare to conclude your presentation, the wrap-up phase is your final cha...

August 15, 2024 In a recent discussion, my colleague asked her LinkedIn network for advice on te...

August 21, 2024 There are a variety of tools that can be utilised to construct an analysis for c...

September 13, 2024 This week, I initially planned to explore the art of storytelling, but I've d...

September 20, 2024 When I first engage with my case-solving teams, I often notice a disconnect b...

September 27, 2024 This week, I'm excited to delve into the crucial topic of strategic thinking ...

October 2, 2024 In the previous episode, I delved into the diverse strategies and offered valuab...

October 21, 2024 This past week, I spent judging teams from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico proposin...

October 26, 2024 Over the past few weeks, I have had the privilege of watching students present ...

October 31, 2024 Building strong relationships is essential for effective teamwork and successfu...

November 7, 2024 Last week, I attended a gathering where a friend asked me about the biggest rew...

December 3, 2024 This week, I spent time guest coaching a case-solving team and advising student...

December 11, 2024 As I embark on the next chapter of my life and prepare for exciting new projec...

January 3, 2025 In the last days before my emeritus designation takes effect, I continue to rece...

January 15, 2025 This past weekend, I had the opportunity to observe several academic stream pre...

February 12, 2025 Over the past few weekends, I have had the opportunity to judge and mentor at ...

February 26, 2025 Over the past week, I have been reading Dr Michael Gerharz's posts about the i...

March 12, 2025 In my upcoming workshop for The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, I will discuss ...

March 26, 2025 One of the key skills that helps teams develop their ideas is design thinking, wh...

April 9, 2025 During a recent workshop, one of the students asked me how to manage nervousness w...

April 23, 2025 In business education, there is often a reluctance to engage in what a recent pos...

In a series of videos, I will discuss the different components of a presentation, using case-solv...

When we begin our analysis, it's essential to focus on building support for your proposed solutio...

When analysing a situation, it's important to identify possible alternatives and evaluate their v...

When developing a recommendation, it’s essential that the rationale behind it becomes clear by th...

Implementation is crucial; it determines how the plan gets executed. This is often the most impor...

When I discuss risk and mitigation with teams, I emphasise the connection between risks, mitigati...

Another important component of your solution is discussing future considerations, which may also ...

To conclude your presentation, it's essential to focus on how to wrap things up effectively, ensu...

One of the most common questions I receive is about how to handle a Q&A session effectively. Many...

One of the top questions I often receive is: Where do we start when we are faced with a case in a...

One of the questions I often get asked is how to approach reading a case and what a typical case ...

In recent workshops I've conducted, I was asked to discuss the process of resolution research and...

I want to share some tips for creating effective slide decks. These are general and basic ideas t...

One of my pet peeves is how teams present their SWOT analysis. I want to discuss how to build a S...

I would like to discuss how we can effectively use SWOT analysis, and one method to enhance its a...

What I want to discuss here is how we start to build the Pyramid—specifically, how to construct a...

Another tool that can be useful is PEST or PESTLE analysis. PESTLE expands on PEST by allowing fo...

One tool that isn’t utilised enough is the concept of core competencies. It’s essential to build ...

Another tool that can be used while building your analysis is Porter’s Five Forces. The idea behi...

One thing that I think is often overlooked is stakeholder analysis. This analysis is important be...

When presenting a decision, it's important to illustrate how that decision was made. One effectiv...

Another effective way to illustrate decisions is by using a decision tree. This method allows you...

One tool that is frequently underutilised is the value chain. The value chain dissects the organi...

One of the most important aspects of presenting your story is to make it conversational. This can...

Many of my team members ask me about how to effectively tell their story and the elements invol...

Another idea to explore is storytelling. There are many ways to approach storytelling, but in thi...

What I want to explore is the concept of Personas in the customer journey in a bit more detail. W...

We want to focus on the concepts of personas, customer journeys, and product journeys. In this di...

I want to quickly discuss a tool that is often underutilised but can significantly enhance your p...

In one of my recent newsletters, I discussed the concept of competitive landscapes and competitiv...

One of the big questions I often get asked is, "What should a financial analysis look like?" To p...

On the financial literacy side, we analyse both situational and comparative aspects. Here, I want...

In terms of financial literacy, comparative analysis is a significant component that we need to c...

Another essential skill is estimation, which involves thinking critically about how to start esti...

One common question that teams often ask is about budgeting: how do we develop a budget for the s...

When reviewing your budget, a key factor to consider is whether the valuation of the investment m...

Another key element is the valuation of a company. In this piece, I want to discuss the various t...

One of the things we want to examine is the methods we use to assess company valuation. Typically...

I want to start by discussing some presentation tips, specifically how to deliver a presentation ...

Now, I want to discuss how to effectively create a presentation deck, including tips for visualis...

It's also important to consider how to keep your deck visually appealing. In your presentation so...

Any technical solution requires recognising that technology is constantly evolving, and it can be...

One really has to try to honour both sides, which is where the difficulty lies. If you focus too ...

That’s a great question. Sometimes, you will encounter highly technical judges on the panel, and ...

I believe that technical solutions are always informed by past experiences. Therefore, trying to ...

It's important to remember that 10 to 15 minutes isn't a long time. When preparing your presentat...