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Episode 33: Case-Solving Success Factors
May 7, 2025 Over my two decades of coaching case-solving teams, I have coached 301 teams at var...
LIA Project Details QLM
Preliminary draft of the final project, can be subject to changes as the project progresses. T...
LIA Details for Integrative Learning
Getting Started Your Topic Perspective 1 Perspective 2 Economic Sociology...
Final Presentation schedule
Only come in for your own presentation. Presenters should dress properly. Come on time. Wedne...
About the Authors
Cameron (Cam) Welsh Emeritus Professor | Founder | Mentor | Advisor | Volunteer | Mad Skil...
SWOT to TOWS
I would like to discuss how we can effectively use SWOT analysis, and one method to enhance its a...
Episode 19-21: Reflections on Developing Leadership Skills in Aspiring Young Professionals
November 7, 2024 Last week, I attended a gathering where a friend asked me about the biggest rew...
Episode 25/26: A Weekend at JDC West 2025
January 15, 2025 This past weekend, I had the opportunity to observe several academic stream pre...
Episode 10/11: Little Used Powerful Case Solving Tools
August 21, 2024 There are a variety of tools that can be utilised to construct an analysis for c...
Episode 32: Having Uncomfortable Conversations
April 23, 2025 In business education, there is often a reluctance to engage in what a recent pos...
Episode 2: The Problem Statement - Keep it Simple and Concise
June 14, 2024 In this article, I will discuss problem identification. First, it's crucial to ask...
Episode 3: Getting Consensus on the Problem
June 28, 2024 Throughout my experience coaching over 300 case-solving teams, I've found that sta...
Episode 5: SWOT is a Great Tool if it is Used Right
July 18, 2024 Teams frequently miss the mark when utilising SWOT Analysis and fail to deliver si...
Episode 12: Teamwork and Process Trump Content Early in the Training Cycle
September 13, 2024 This week, I initially planned to explore the art of storytelling, but I've d...
Episode 13: The Art of Storytelling in Case-Solving
September 20, 2024 When I first engage with my case-solving teams, I often notice a disconnect b...
Episode 14: Thinking About Strategy when Case-Solving
September 27, 2024 This week, I'm excited to delve into the crucial topic of strategic thinking ...
Episode 15: What Does Strategy Development Look Like in the Resolution Phase?
October 2, 2024 In the previous episode, I delved into the diverse strategies and offered valuab...
Episode 16: Lessons from the Other Side, What Judges May Be Looking for?
October 21, 2024 This past week, I spent judging teams from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico proposin...
Episode 17: Building Communication Mad Skills: Some of the Basics
October 26, 2024 Over the past few weeks, I have had the privilege of watching students present ...
Episode 18: Advice for Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking
October 31, 2024 Building strong relationships is essential for effective teamwork and successfu...