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Transcript of 2013-2014 KPMG International Case Competition
2013-2014 KPMG International Case Competition
Campus Recruiting
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Overview
• Review KICC Logistics & Rules
• Objectives
• Approaching the Case
• Presenting the Case
• Dos and Don’ts
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Campus Competition Format & Logistics
Thursday, November 7th
– Marcum Conference Center
Includes 20-minute presentation to KPMG panel with 10 minute Q&A
Teams should report 5-10 minutes early to check in before your presentation.
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Objectives
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Objectives
• Enhance and further develop professional skills
• Learn how to approach a case
• Learn how to present a case
• Build confidence!
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Approaching the Case
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Business Cases: Background
•Real world examples with unique problems
•Can range from ½ page to 20+ pages
•Types
• Single Discipline / Multi-Disciplinary
• Technical / Conceptual
•Focus on integration and application of knowledge
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The Case “Mindset”
• Who are you? Who is your team? Who are the judges?
• No one right approach
• Adapt to what is given (remain confident)
• Apply your knowledge
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Approaching the Case
Read Carefully
Define the problems
Solve the problems
Provide evidence for
your conclusion
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Presenting the Case
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Presenting with Confidence
•Present as though your team has discussed every option possible and this is the best one
•Speak slowly and clearly
•Have a balanced team
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Crafting Professional Presentations
• Keep font sizes, colors, and styles consistent
• Use (but don’t overuse) graphs, charts, and tables
• Don’t use too much text because the judges will just read the slides and not pay attention to what you have to say
• Use roadmaps and transitions
• Balance content and delivery
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Question and Answer
• “Our team discussed this issue…”
• Quote facts from the case and adapt your plan
• Maintain team balance
• Discuss a Q&A technique before entering the room
• Point Person
• Non-verbal cues
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Tips and Tricks
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Do: Use Timelines
•Highlights implications
– Where you are
– Deadlines/urgency
– Time constraints
•Note: Sometimes judges are “from the future.” Adapt accordingly.
Sally Smith (Founder and CEO) leaves to work for competitor
(October 2007)
02/10 - NOW
06/10 - Need to decide on expansion
ABC Company merges with DEF Company (March 2005)
ABC Company Incorporated - July 2002.
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Do: Make Assumptions
• Your data will rely on assumptions
• Have a defense of your assumptions (just in case)
• Be aggressive in reading into the case
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Do: Be a Team Player
• A team dominated by one or two members will not be
successful
• This means:
• Speak up (if you are quiet)
• Let others speak (if you are loud)
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Don’t: Read From the Slides or Memorize
• You will have enough time to practice, so use it!
• Practice makes perfect, but…
• Trying to memorize a speech will not work
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Don’t: Be Afraid to Have a “Lead” Presenter
• A polished presentation has an introduction and a
conclusion
• Consider having the same person “open” and “close”
the presentation