1. ASG Crack the Case: Tips and tricks
Justin Dourado & Nick Vascotto

2. While in Resolution Period…
Quickly scan the case facts
Set deadlines (i.e. finish quantitative analysis by 9:15 am)
Time Allocation Is Important
Who you are & who you are presenting to
What the problems and core issues are
What is required from you
Determine Key Points
Once finished reading the case, put together a shell of your slide deck
Know at which points you are transitioning slides to another teammate
Practice presentation if there is time
Prepare for Presentation
Resolution
Content
Do’s / Don’ts
Presentation
Question Period

3. When developing content…
Keep in mind
1) Who you are
2) Who you are presenting to
3) What the problem or ‘ask’ is
Resolution
Content
Do’s / Don’ts
Presentation
Question Period

4. Include Quantitative Analysis…
Sensitivity Analysis
High / Low Scenarios
Projections
Numbers in your presentation are a must
But be selective  show numbers at a high level
Save complicated schedules & statements for the appendix
Resolution
Content
Do’s / Don’ts
Presentation
Question Period

5. To make an effective recommendation…
Alternative courses of action should be presented
Consistent criteria should be used to evaluate alternatives
Show why your recommendation is the best / most feasible
Resolution
Content
Do’s / Don’ts
Presentation
Question Period

6. When designing slides…
-Utilize simple colours
-Make use of white space
-Consistent fonts
-Apply Smart Art
-Excessive colour / details
-Avoid bullet points
-Mismatched colours  stick to a theme
When designing slides…
Do’s
Don’ts
Resolution
Content
Do’s / Don’ts
Presentation
Question Period

7. Coordinate with your team…
Try to coordinate outfits to look consistent
If possible, match colour of outfit to slide deck
Match
Your teammates and their strengths / weaknesses
This will help when answering questions
Know
Know when you are passing the floor to your teammates
Mix up the transitions (don’t say “Now I’ll pass to…” every time)
Flow
Resolution
Content
Do’s / Don’ts
Presentation
Question Period

8. Don’ts for presenting…
Avoid saying “um” and “uh”; take a pause when needed
Know your audience  if you are a consultant, don’t say “our” company, say “your” company
Watch the time – don’t go over and under, speak for longer at the end if needed
Speaking
Don’t look back at the slides when your teammates are speaking; look at the audience
Watch your hands and avoid distracting movements
Body Language
Resolution
Content
Do’s / Don’ts
Presentation
Question Period

9. Do’s for presenting Intriguing introduction Utilize analogies
Relate analogies to case facts
Step forward when speaking
Eye contact with all judges
Captivating conclusion
Resolution
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Question Period

10. When answering questions…
Always consider the question: “How much will this cost?”
When answering questions…
Step forward
Ask for clarification if needed
Add on to teammate’s answer (if needed), BUT
Do not contradict your teammates
Do not add on to an answer more than once
Resolution
Content
Do’s / Don’ts
Presentation
Question Period