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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP ON HBS CASE METHOD — ICC 2026

Location: IIM Raipur   |   Date: 29 January 2026   |   Time: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

FACILITATORS

Ms. Namrata Arora
Ms. Saloni Chaturvedi
Ms. Namrata Arora Ms. Saloni Chaturvedi
Ex-Senior Global Research Advisor, Harvard Business School Ex-Senior Researcher, Harvard Business School, IRC
Ms. Namrata is a thought leader, acclaimed researcher, strategist, and international education expert. As Senior Global Research Advisor for Harvard Business School, she has co-authored or mentored over 50 HBS case studies taught globally. Her work appears among the best-selling HBS cases. She collaborates with HBS's 9 Global Research Centres on strategy and institutional best practices. She is also Co-Founder of True North Education Advisory. Namrata holds degrees from Wellesley College and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Ms. Saloni is a seasoned case writer, researcher, and facilitator with extensive experience in developing teaching cases and knowledge products. She spent nearly a decade at the Harvard Business School India Research Centre, co-authoring over 25 cases and training new writers. She collaborates with government bodies, universities, and mission-driven organisations to build capacity in narrative-based pedagogy, with expertise in gender, technology, governance, and social impact.

This workshop aims to provide a deep dive into the HBS case method, with the overarching objective of supporting case development by individual participants at their respective institutions. We believe the case method is an effective medium for faculty to cultivate decision-making skills in students. It also enables faculty to adopt a multidisciplinary lens when examining complex problems, making it a highly valuable teaching tool.

During the workshop, we will unpack the case method—specifically the case writing process—through focused, hands-on sessions. These will cover key elements such as defining the case focus, conducting effective interviews, developing outlines, writing compelling narratives, and preparing cases for publication.

SCHEDULE

TIME Topic Description
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Introductions
9:45 AM – 11:15 AM Introduction to the Case Method This session aims to introduce the HBS case method, its characteristics, uses, and effectiveness as a teaching tool.
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM Break
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Case Writing 1 This session provides an overview of the case writing process and discusses the various ways by which ideas and opportunities can be identified for case development, especially to achieve desired teaching objectives.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Case Writing 2 Covers different approaches to structures and outlines, developing case sections, and the use of exhibits.
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM Break
3:45 PM – 5:15 PM Case Writing 3 This session covers the approval and publication process as well as the development of teaching notes.
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM Wrap Up Reflections & Q&A

PRE-CONFERENCE CASE WRITING WORKSHOP

Sharpen your case writing skills. Build publishable work. Step into ICC 2026 prepared.

The International Case Conference (ICC 2026) presents a power-packed, hands-on Case Writing Workshop designed for academics, researchers, early-career faculty, and practitioners who want to craft high-quality, publication-ready teaching cases.

This workshop goes beyond theory. Participants learn how to structure compelling narratives, develop robust teaching notes, and align their work with global publishing standards. By the end, each participant walks away with a clear blueprint — and in many cases, the beginnings of their next publishable case.

What You’ll Learn

  • Build a Case from the Ground Up

    • Learn the fundamentals of case architecture, problem framing, story flow, protagonist selection, and context-building.

  • Master the Teaching Note

    • Understand how to craft teaching notes that faculty trust and use. Decode what reviewers look for and what instantly strengthens your submission.

  • Write for Global Standards

    • Gain insights into what leading repositories, like Ivey, Emerald, and others, expect from a high-quality case.

  • Get Expert Feedback — Direct critique from experienced case authors.

    • Receive direct guidance and critique from experienced case authors and ICC reviewers who understand the nuances of acceptance.

  • Transform Research into Cases

    • Learn how to convert real-world data, consulting experiences, and classroom observations into strong pedagogical tools.

Why This Workshop Stands Out

  • Live, hands-on case development sessions.

    • You won’t just listen, you’ll create. Participants start drafting or refining their case during the workshop itself.

  • Guidance from industry and academic experts.

    • Get access to facilitators with deep experience in writing, reviewing, and publishing internationally acclaimed cases.

  • Structured templates, rubrics, and toolkits.

    • Walk away with frameworks, checklists, writing templates, and reviewer rubrics that streamline your future case writing.

  • Boost your ICC 2026 submission quality.

    • While the workshop does not guarantee acceptance, participants naturally produce more polished, reviewer-ready cases.

  • Suitable for all experience levels.

    • Whether you're writing your first case or refining your tenth, this workshop adapts to your learning curve.

Who Should Attend

  • Faculty members looking to enhance teaching pedagogy
  • Researchers planning to publish teaching cases
  • Doctoral scholars seeking structured writing guidance
  • Industry professionals aiming to document live business challenges
  • Anyone presenting a case at ICC 2026

Key Takeaways

  • Start-to-finish clarity on the case writing process
  • A partially or fully structured case draft
  • Reviewer-oriented writing techniques
  • A strong teaching note foundation
  • Practical tools to continue writing confidently

Be Conference-Ready. Be Publication-Ready.

This workshop sets the stage for clarity, confidence, and strong academic output. Whether you're entering the field of case writing or aiming to level up, this is your opportunity to learn from experts, gain insider insights, and accelerate your writing journey.

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Secure your seat and step into ICC 2026 equipped, empowered, and ahead of the curve