Acting as judge at a case competition
A case competition is dependent on judges willing to share their expertise, knowledge and professionalism. As a judge, you will have the opportunity to connect with committed students and fellow executives volunteering as judges.
Acting as a judge at a case competition and training events strengthens the partnership between academia and society, particularly in the world of business.
Relevant background and characteristics of a judge
- Professional experience
- Good listening skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team of judges
- Senior or middle-level managers with decision-making authority
- Experienced consultants and advisors
- Professionals with management experience
- A student at heart
The role of a judge
- To read the case beforehand (typically about 15 pages)
- To take part in a judges’ briefing before the teams present (approximately 1 hour)
- To listen to team presentations (25 minutes each)
- To ask questions to the team after the presentation (15 minutes each)
- To complete a short evaluation form
- To provide comments to LUSEM faculty and recommend students
Acting as a judge
- Act the role assigned to the judges (for example, member of the board)
- Ask short and specific questions
- Ask for clarification, if needed (this may be a way to help a team)
- Remember that the team’s task is to solve the case
- Provide suggestions for improvement to the teams and their individual participants
