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Closing Reflections: Integrating the Decision & Seeing the Bigger Picture
"Great case analysis isn't about finding the perfect answer. It's about making the best decision ...
Navigating Complex Trade-Offs - Making Decisions When Every Option has a Downside
“The hardest business decisions aren't between good and bad options. They're between competing ve...
Implicit Bias and Decision-Making - When the Way We Think Influences the Decisions We Make
"The hardest biases to recognise are often the ones we don't know we have." Video: Implicit Bias...
Business Ethics - When the Right Decision Isn't the Easy Decision
"A decision can be legal, profitable, and still be the wrong decision." Video: Business Ethics: ...
Not-for-Profits and Social Enterprises - When Profit Isn't the Primary Objective
"Not every organisation exists to maximise profit, but every organisation needs a clear definitio...
Stakeholder Capitalism - Who Actually Matters to the Decision?
"A business decision is rarely made for one group of people. The challenge is understanding who i...
Beyond Profit Sustainability and ESG - Understanding the Triple Bottom Line
"A sustainable strategy doesn't sacrifice profit. It understands how profit, people, and the plan...
Recognising When the Case Goes Beyond the Numbers
"Go beyond the numbers when the case requires it, not because the framework exists." A case may ...
Final Presentations - October 10th, 2026
Hello Everyone (jury members, coaches and participants), October 10th, 2026 at 08:00AM EST / 08...
Analytical Thinking - Turning Information into Decision-Relevant Insight
Learning Objectives By the end of this chapter, you should be able to: define the question ...
Systems Thinking - Seeing the Relationships Behind the Problem
Learning Objectives By the end of this chapter, you should be able to: define a system in t...
Strategic Thinking - Making Choices That Position the Organisation for Long-Term Success
Learning Objectives By the end of this chapter, you should be able to: distinguish strateg...
Critical Thinking - Earning the Right to Make a Recommendation
Learning Objectives By the end of this chapter, you should be able to: distinguish facts, o...
Building Your Toolkit - From Framework Knowledge to Analytical Judgment
Learning Objectives By the end of this chapter, you should be able to: explain the differen...
PART I: Building the MAD Skills Toolkit - Choosing the Right Tool for the Right Question
Case competitions expose you to a wide range of tools, frameworks, and analytical techniques. Som...
Defending the Numbers - Financial Q&A, Assumptions, and Credibility Under Pressure
"You don't need to know every number. You need to know why your numbers make sense." Learning Ob...
From Excel to the Deck - Turning Financial Analysis Into Judge-Friendly Evidence
"Excel is where you prove it. The presentation is where you communicate it." Video: Excel Format...
Building the Financial Story - Turning Numbers Into Insights, Implications, and Decisions
"The numbers don't make the argument. The story you build from the numbers does." Learning Objec...
Decision Making Under Uncertainty - Making Strong Decisions When the Future Cannot Be Predicted With Confidence
Learning Objectives By the end of this chapter, you should be able to: distinguish risk fro...
Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis - How Robust Is the Decision When Assumptions Change?
Learning Objectives By the end of this chapter, you should be able to: explain why sensitiv...