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SWOT to TOWS
I would like to discuss how we can effectively use SWOT analysis, and one method to enhance its a...
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 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 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...
Making Good Solutions Winning Solutions
One of the most common questions I encounter while coaching or mentoring case-solving teams is, "...
What are Your Alternatives?
When analysing a situation, it's important to identify possible alternatives and evaluate their v...
How Does the Recommendation Get Done?
Implementation is crucial; it determines how the plan gets executed. This is often the most impor...
The Role of Creativity in Technical Cases
Any technical solution requires recognising that technology is constantly evolving, and it can be...
Balancing the Technical Solution with the Business Solution
One really has to try to honour both sides, which is where the difficulty lies. If you focus too ...
How to Help the Judges Understand
That’s a great question. Sometimes, you will encounter highly technical judges on the panel, and ...
Expectations for Discovering Your Mad Skills
Over the past two decades, coaching case-solving teams has revealed certain expectations that I h...
Getting Your Story Started
In a series of videos, I will discuss the different components of a presentation, using case-solv...