Kappa's case competition team took first at Reno PBLI this weekend. Pretty amazing experience. Here's some takeaways from the last month and a half:
Don't just look at a solution to a problem. Look for the underlying systems that affect it.
Cherish the work groups that treat you well and put a full effort in. Thank you so much team!
Whiteboards are awesome. I wish everything was a whiteboard.
A business problem does not need to be dry. You can always shape it into a story and connect emotionally with people.
Addressing interpersonal conflict opens the door to success in work tasks. Be understanding and treat people as human beings.
If you want to do well, rehearse a presentation until you want to kill yourself and everyone else in the room. Everyone take a break and let loose for a little. Then rehearse some more.
Note cards can be acceptable when used properly.
If you prepare enough, you will be proud of the work you did regardless of the outcome.
Winning is the greatest feeling in the world. Let no one tell you otherwise.
That moment of anxiety during the results announcement seems to go on forever.
A Stanford team is not all powerful.
Neither is the other Stanford team.
Prepare for technical disaster. If it happens, you're ready. Handle it calmly and everything will be alright.
Craps is still totally my game on the casino floor.
Engage your audience, even when you're just delivering a proposal. Find memorable ways to do it.
Learning something is great, but applying it is even better.
When you have a special opportunity like this, enjoy the ride. You have to go back to the real world soon enough.
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