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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...
Episode 22: Building a Cohesive Story, Balancing the Story and the Structure
December 3, 2024 This week, I spent time guest coaching a case-solving team and advising student...
Episode 24: Reflection - A MAD SKILL Leadership Skill
January 3, 2025 In the last days before my emeritus designation takes effect, I continue to rece...
Episode 27: Some Thoughts on Reading and Resolving the Case
February 12, 2025 Over the past few weekends, I have had the opportunity to judge and mentor at ...
Episode 28: The Importance of Being an Authentic Storyteller in Your Communication
February 26, 2025 Over the past week, I have been reading Dr Michael Gerharz's posts about the i...
Episode 29: Making Sure Q&A Is Consistent with Your Authentic Story
March 12, 2025 In my upcoming workshop for The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, I will discuss ...
Episode 30: Design Mindsets for Design Thinking
March 26, 2025 One of the key skills that helps teams develop their ideas is design thinking, wh...
Episode 1: How to Get Started with a Solution - So What?
May 31, 2024 As a case-solving coach, I had the opportunity to attend the Global Circularity Cha...
Episode 4: Building the Analysis to Support a Solution
July 11, 2024 In this episode, the focus is on establishing strong evidence and analysis to supp...
Episode 6: Tying the Recommendation and Implementation Plan Together
July 25, 2024 In my years of coaching case-solving teams, I consistently emphasise the crucial i...
Episode 7: Risk and Mitigation, and Future Considerations: Some Words of Caution
August 1, 2024 In my experience, I've noticed some common mistakes when teams present their Risk...
Episode 8: Ending on a High Note
August 9, 2024 As you prepare to conclude your presentation, the wrap-up phase is your final cha...
Episode 9: Communication is Key to Successful Case Solving and the Q&A
August 15, 2024 In a recent discussion, my colleague asked her LinkedIn network for advice on te...
Episode 23: What Are Mad Skills?
December 11, 2024 As I embark on the next chapter of my life and prepare for exciting new projec...
Episode 31: Managing Nervousness When You Present
April 9, 2025 During a recent workshop, one of the students asked me how to manage nervousness w...
Making Good Solutions Winning Solutions
One of the most common questions I encounter while coaching or mentoring case-solving teams is, "...