Competition Resources
Essential frameworks, templates, and tips to help you excel in case competitions. Learn from the best practices and prepare your team for success.
Case Frameworks
Proven analytical frameworks to structure your thinking and approach complex business problems.
Porter's Five Forces
StrategyAnalyze industry competition and profitability by examining five key forces. Official resource from HBS Institute for Strategy & Competitiveness.
Link ↗SWOT Analysis
StrategyEvaluate internal Strengths and Weaknesses, and external Opportunities and Threats. Clear definition and practical usage guide.
Link ↗3C Framework
StrategyOhmae's Strategic Triangle: analyze Company, Customers, and Competitors to develop comprehensive strategic perspective.
Link ↗BCG Growth-Share Matrix
StrategyPortfolio analysis tool from BCG. Categorizes business units as Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, or Dogs based on market dynamics.
Link ↗Value Chain Analysis
OperationsBreak down company activities into primary and support activities. Resource from HBS Institute for Strategy & Competitiveness.
Link ↗McKinsey 7S Framework
StrategyHolistic approach analyzing seven interdependent elements. Original insight from McKinsey on this enduring strategic framework.
Link ↗Slide Templates
Professional PowerPoint templates to create compelling presentations that impress judges.
Preparation Tips
Expert advice and best practices from past winners to help you and your team succeed.
Start with the End in Mind
Begin by understanding what the judges are looking for and work backwards. Read the case prompt multiple times and identify the key decision to be made.
Structure Your Analysis
Use frameworks as starting points, but customize them to fit the specific case. Create a clear issue tree to organize your thinking and ensure comprehensive coverage.
Quantify Everything
Back up your arguments with data and calculations. Build financial models to test your hypotheses and provide concrete evidence for your recommendations.
Tell a Compelling Story
Don't just present analysis—craft a narrative that takes judges from problem to solution. Use the "So What?" test for every slide.
Practice Your Delivery
Run through your presentation multiple times. Anticipate questions and prepare clear, concise responses. Time yourself to stay within limits.
Leverage Team Diversity
Assign roles based on each member's strengths. Foster open discussion and constructive debate. The best solutions come from diverse perspectives.
Manage Your Time Wisely
Create a detailed timeline with milestones. Allocate time for analysis, synthesis, slide creation, and practice. Don't leave everything to the last minute.
Focus on Implementation
Judges want to see how your recommendations can be executed. Include a clear implementation roadmap with timelines, resources needed, and success metrics.
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