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BCG - Save The Children Strategy Cup Rule Book

The document outlines the details of the BCG-Save the Children Strategy Cup competition. It provides information on timelines, guidelines, rules, tips, and prizes for the competition. Teams of 2 students will work on a real consulting problem and present their recommendations. The top 5 teams will advance to the final round to present to BCG and Save the Children leadership. The winning team will receive a cash prize and job interview consideration, while the first and second runner ups will also receive prizes. The goal is for students to have an opportunity to develop their strategy skills and showcase their talents.

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BCG - Save The Children Strategy Cup Rule Book

The document outlines the details of the BCG-Save the Children Strategy Cup competition. It provides information on timelines, guidelines, rules, tips, and prizes for the competition. Teams of 2 students will work on a real consulting problem and present their recommendations. The top 5 teams will advance to the final round to present to BCG and Save the Children leadership. The winning team will receive a cash prize and job interview consideration, while the first and second runner ups will also receive prizes. The goal is for students to have an opportunity to develop their strategy skills and showcase their talents.

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BCG Save the Children Strategy Cup

October 2014

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 [email protected] 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!
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Thank you
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