Teaching Case Presentation Guidelines

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

CASE CATEGORY A: Main Case (With Teaching Note)

  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 (Main 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: Mini Case (Without Teaching Note)

  1. Case Snapshot + Situation Overview
    Case ID# (Mandatory), Title, context, scope, organization, core challenge (2 minutes)
    (Open with the essentials and the problem in one clean arc. Who, where, what’s going wrong, and why anyone should care. No backstory bloat.)
  2. Decision Point + Managerial Dilemma
    Exact decision to be made, tension, stakes (2.5 minutes)
    (This is the heartbeat. State the decision clearly and frame the trade-offs. If the dilemma isn’t uncomfortable, it’s not a case.)
  3. Evidence & Insights
    Critical facts, constraints, complexity drivers (2 minutes)
    (Only data that shapes the decision. No decorative charts. No trivia.)
  4. Options Available
    2–4 feasible alternatives with implications (2 minutes)
    (Each option must carry real risk. Avoid the “obvious winner” trap.)
  5. Case Significance
    Managerial, strategic, or policy relevance (1–1.5 minutes) (Why this case matters, Show transferability. Show relevance)

Slide Discipline – Mini Case (6–8 Slides Max)

  • 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 based on clarity, realism, teachability, and rigor