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Episode 34: Case-Solving Team Building for Success
The two questions I frequently receive from coaches at both other schools and my own are: How ...
Episode 35: Language - The Key to Communicating Your Solution
The language used to communicate your message is very important. Over my two decades of coaching,...
Episode 36: Observations as a Mentor and Judge
A few weekends ago, I had the opportunity to talk with Ph.D. students in the GradProSkills (Conco...
Episode 37: Creating a Mic Drop Moment
In a recent post, Oliver Aust discussed unforgettable endings for speeches. This is a topic I hav...
Episode 38: Structure Leads to Better Stories
In October 2024, I had the pleasure of judging the Collegiate Ethics Case Competition at the Univ...
Episode 39: The Team Debrief: A Coach's View
A few weeks ago, Ben Cohen shared an interesting post on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/posts...
Episode 41: Rephrasing Three Days Back in the Classroom
Last week, I resumed teaching the case course at the Haskayne School of Business. This time, it w...
Episode 40: An Opinion: Case Solving Competitions and AI
I continue to serve on several coaches' advisory boards for case-solving competitions. Before my...
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...
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...
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...
Assignment: Additional Assignments for Job Candidates
Step 1: To view this assignment, click on Assignment: Additional Assignments for Job Candidates. ...
Face-to-Face Interviewing
LEARNING OUTCOMES Discuss the process of effective face-to-face interviews ...