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Episode 2: The Problem Statement - Keep it Simple and Concise

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

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Episode 3: Getting Consensus on the Problem

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

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Episode 5: SWOT is a Great Tool if it is Used Right

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

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Episode 1: How to Get Started with a Solution - So What?

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

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Episode 4: Building the Analysis to Support a Solution

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

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Episode 6: Tying the Recommendation and Implementation Plan Together

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

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Episode 7: Risk and Mitigation, and Future Considerations: Some Words of Caution

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

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Episode 8: Ending on a High Note

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

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Episode 9: Communication is Key to Successful Case Solving and the Q&A

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

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Making Good Solutions Winning Solutions

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

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What are Your Alternatives?

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

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How Does the Recommendation Get Done?

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

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The Role of Creativity in Technical Cases

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

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Balancing the Technical Solution with the Business Solution

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

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How to Help the Judges Understand

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

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Expectations for Discovering Your Mad Skills

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

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Getting Your Story Started

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

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Advice for Resolving Technical Cases

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

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Building Your Analysis

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

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The Recommendation

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

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