BCG Save the Children Strategy Cup

October 2014

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What is it all about?

An opportunity to solve a real consulting assignment

An opportunity to deliver value for a non-profit organization

An opportunity to showcase your talent to BCG Partners

When there is so much to learn ...

Why have prizes ?

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Timelines and Guidelines

Oct 14: Strategy Cup Launch

All case material will be emailed to you

Teams of 2 students (may be cross-campus)

Oct 20: Round 1 Submission

Oct 27: Finalists announced

5 teams for the final round

Oct 31: Final presentations and declaration of winners

6 slides max (may retain/remove original slides)

On-campus presentation to BCG, Save the Children Leadership

Three winning teams

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Rules

All required materials shall be provided by BCG; teams prohibited from utilizing external resources

Round 1:

Max. 6 slides

1 slide explaining the proposed approach to solve the problem

4 slides showcasing findings and recommendations

1 slide describing the team profile and why the team is best suited to solve this problem

Email to IndiaISBalums@bcg.com latest by 11:59 pm on Oct 20, 2014

Please name your presentation "Team Name_Strategy Cup Submission"

Final Presentation:

Max 6 slides + 1 slide for team profile

Time limit for presentations : 15 minutes

Each team member to present and answer questions for equal amount of time

Time limit for Q&A : 5 minutes

Teams may not

Collaborate across teams

Submit any work that is not the original work product of team members

Discuss information related to the case outside your team until the submission deadline has passed

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Some helpful tips

Do

Manage your time and prioritize rigorously

Distill the insights from your analysis and not perceptions

Ensure slide presentation is impactful and tells a story

Headlines should contain key findings of analysis on slides

Follow the MECE principle

Provide an executive summary of key findings

Save time for a practice 'dry run' of presentation

Strictly observe the 15 minute presentation time

Be prepared to speak equally in presentation and Q&A

Don't

Prioritize aesthetics over insight in presentations

Forget to enjoy the challenge!

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Okay, we do have prizes as well!

Winner

Shortlist for placement interviews

INR 40,000 cash

1st Runner up

Shortlist for placement interviews

INR 20,000 cash

2nd Runner up

Shortlist for placement interviews

Good luck!

Thank you

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