ICC-2027 | Case Presentation Guidelines

Case Presentation Guidelines

Teaching Case Presentation Guidelines

Presentation Duration: 12–15 minutes (Strictly enforced) | Mode: As per schedule
Presentation Tool: PowerPoint (8–10slides for Full Case | 6–8 slides for Industry/Policy Case)

Case Category A: Full Case (Teaching Note Mandatory)"

  1. Case Identity + Context & Setting (1.5 minutes)
    Case ID# (Mandatory), Title, Authors, Institution, Course Level, Industry, Organization, Geography, Timeframe.
    (Who, where, when, and why the case matters)
  2. Protagonist + Core Decision Dilemma (3 minutes)
    Decision-maker, triggering event, central problem, trade-offs.
    (Establish the spine of the case. Make the dilemma sharp and specific)
  3. Key Data / Exhibits (2 minutes)
    Essential facts only.
    (Present only what is necessary for decision-making)
  4. Decision Alternatives (2 minutes)
    2–4 realistic options with risks.
    (Each option should present a meaningful trade-off)
  5. Teaching Objectives (1.5 minutes)
    Learning goals and frameworks.
    (Clarify what students should learn and which concepts are taught)
  6. Classroom Flow (1.5 minutes)
    Discussion plan and classroom usage.
    (Outline how the case will be used in a real classroom.)
  7. Key Takeaways (Optional – 0.5 minutes)
    Insights.
    (Summarize only if time permits.)

Slide Discipline (Full Case) — 8–10 Slides Maximum

  • Slide 1–2: Combined Identity + Context
  • Slide 3–4: Protagonist + Decision Dilemma
  • Slide 5: Key Data
  • Slide 6–7: Alternatives
  • Slide 8: Teaching Objectives
  • Slide 9: Classroom Flow
  • Slide 10: Optional Takeaways

Case Category B: Industry/Policy Case

  1. Case Snapshot + Situation Overview
    Case ID# (Mandatory), Title, context, scope, organization, core challenge (2 minutes).
    (Who, where, what’s going wrong, and why anyone should care.)
  2. Decision Point + Managerial Dilemma
    Exact decision to be made, tension, stakes (2.5 minutes).
    (State the decision clearly and frame the trade-offs.)
  3. Evidence & Insights
    Critical facts, constraints, complexity drivers (2 minutes).
    (Only data that shapes the decision.)
  4. Options Available
    2–4 feasible alternatives with implications (2 minutes).
    (Each option must carry real risk.)
  5. Case Significance
    Managerial, strategic, or policy relevance (1–1.5 minutes).
    (Show transferability and relevance.)

Slide Discipline –Industry/Policy Case

  • Slide 1: Snapshot + Situation
  • Slide 2–3: Decision Point + Dilemma
  • Slide 4: Evidence & Insights
  • Slide 5–6: Options
  • Slide 7: Case Significance
  • Slide 8: Buffer / Visuals (only if needed)

Universal Rules (Applicable to All Participants)

  • Focus on decision-making, not storytelling.
  • Do not read from slides; slides must support the narrative.
  • Avoid dense text, animations, or excessive exhibits.
  • Respect the 12-minute limit; overruns will be cut.
  • Evaluation is based on clarity, realism, teachability, and rigor.