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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...
Advice for Resolving Technical Cases
I believe that technical solutions are always informed by past experiences. Therefore, trying to ...
Building Your Analysis
When we begin our analysis, it's essential to focus on building support for your proposed solutio...
The Recommendation
When developing a recommendation, it’s essential that the rationale behind it becomes clear by th...
Building a Risk and Mitigation Strategy
When I discuss risk and mitigation with teams, I emphasise the connection between risks, mitigati...
Future Considerations
Another important component of your solution is discussing future considerations, which may also ...
Advice on the Challenge of Lot of Material and a Short Time to Present
It's important to remember that 10 to 15 minutes isn't a long time. When preparing your presentat...
Wrapping it Up
To conclude your presentation, it's essential to focus on how to wrap things up effectively, ensu...
That Scary Q&A Session
One of the most common questions I receive is about how to handle a Q&A session effectively. Many...