Case Analysis

Judges’ Scorecard

Panel Member:

Team Name:

Organization and Presentation of Facts

  • Were the essential facts of the case organized in a clear, understandable

manner?

  • Did the presenters have a good understanding of the issues?
  • Did the visual presentation effectively support the oral presentation?
  • Were the presenters persuasive?

o Refrained from extensive recap of case

o Captured judges’ attention in first few minutes

o Came across as credible

o PowerPoint was clear, readable, appealing, creative, and incorporated

in presentation smoothly

o Presentation logically organized

o Smooth transitions between sections

o Recommendations were summarized in a persuasive conclusion

_________ / 20 pts.

Creative and Workable Solutions

  • Were good, workable solutions presented?
  • Did the presenters think “outside the box”?
  • Did presenters look to outside sources for additional information?
  • Did the team identify a viable strategy that will address the needs

of identified stakeholders?

  • Does the financial analysis clearly demonstrate the viability of the

recommendations? Is the revenue and expense structure realistic?

o Solutions were realistic and implementable and demonstrated

understanding of current Mizzou environment and resource

constraints

o Legally feasible

o Demonstrated long-range/forward thinking

o Noted best practices – where has the strategy worked successfully

o Showed support for recommendations

_________ / 20 pts 

Benefits of Participating in a Case Competition

  1. Enhance Public Speaking and Communication Skills Case competitions are a prime opportunity for students to improve their public speaking abilities. Presenting in front of judges helps you learn to communicate your ideas clearly and maintain poise, skills that are invaluable in any professional setting.
  2. Sharpen Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills Participants are tasked with identifying the core issues at hand and then spending time developing a strategic response. This not only enhances problem-solving skills but also hones your ability to analyze complex situations.
  3. Master Time Management These competitions mirror real-life pressures where effective time management is key to success. Whether the case lasts a few hours or spans several days, students learn to prioritize tasks and make strategic decisions under pressure.
  4. Develop Strategic Thinking Creating a successful strategy is central to winning a case competition. Participants strengthen their strategic thinking skills, learning to formulate coherent and effective plans based on the information provided.
  5. Professional Growth Engaging in case competitions simulates real business scenarios, teaching students business etiquette and professionalism, which are critical for career success.
  6. Build Networks and Open Doors to Internships Through these competitions, students can showcase their capabilities and potential to judges, who often are key industry figures, opening up possibilities for internships and job opportunities.
  7. Teamwork and Leadership Working effectively as a team is crucial, and case competitions provide a platform for students to develop these skills. Moreover, students have opportunities to lead their teams, a valuable skill sought after in any career.
  8. Monetary Rewards Competitions often offer significant monetary prizes for top teams, adding a bit of extra incentive to perform well.
  9. Form Lasting Relationships Beyond the competition, participating in case competitions can lead to lasting friendships and mentorship opportunities with faculty and industry professionals. 

Case Objectives Met

  • Did the presenters address the issues as outlined in the case?
  • Did participants balance optimal operational, clinical and financial performance?

o Addressed all deliverables

_________ / 20 pts.

Professional Appearance

  • Were the presenters professional in their appearance?
  • Was the presentation free of errors?
  • Was the delivery style effective (projected voices, good eye contact, persuasive)?
  • Did the presenters exude confidence?
  • Did the presenters complete their presentation on time?

o Delivery with visual aids were well-practiced with confidence

o Fluent, clear, audible delivery

o Communicated effective non-verbally

o Did not read from the screen

o Overall presenters were confident, direct, and enthusiastic in their

delivery

o Team members supported each other; members shared time equally

o Members displayed on equal amount of knowledge

o Finished on time

_________ / 20 pts.

Ability to Answer Judges’ Questions

  • Did the presenters answer questions concisely and accurately?
  • Did the presenters anticipate possible questions and prepare possible

responses?

o Worked together as a team to answer questions

o Accurately answered questions with supporting factual statements

o Gave accurate and complete answers

o Answered questions with confidence

_________ / 20 pts.

Comments:

Presentation Adviser Scorecard

Date_________________ Adviser_______________________

Team__________

CRITERIA SCORE

CONTENT INTRODUCTION MAXIMUM 10 POINTS

Answers the “who, what, when, where, and why”

PRESENTATION SKILLS MAXIMUM 40 POINTS

Physical: clear vocals, confident body language, good eye contact

Organization: transition between team members smooth,

presentation thoughts/flow well organized

Interaction with Audience: engages audience, maintains eye contact

Teamwork: appropriately distributes answers to questions amongst

team members; responses support each other.

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION MAXIMUM 25 POINTS

Presentation Mechanics: professional slides, creative and eye

catching backgrounds, graphs and chart used and easily

understandable, pictures tell the story

TEAM DYNAMICS MAXIMUM 25 POINTS

Smooth transitions between speakers. All members are actively

engaged in presentation. All members demonstrate knowledge

during Q & A period.