• Firm handshake, eye contact, smile, then ask to take a seat
• Introduce your name, position, and purpose of your presentation
• Sit up straight, keep your hands on the desk (never on your lap)
• Thank the judge for their time

• Tell the judge what you will be talking about (this prepares them for the content of your presentation)
• List out all 5 or 7 performance indicators in order, and how they relate to the case study at hand
• Tell them later on in the presentation, after you’ve talked about the PI’s, you will give your thoughts on what should be done to solve the case study.

• Highly suggested to go in the order that is presented to you on the case study sheet (chronological order)
• Always answer the questions: “Why does this performance indicator matter to the judge? Why does it matter to this particular case study?”
• Make sure to incorporate real world examples while answering the performance indicators such as “Google employs this method in their business model” or “Amazon uses this structure to create graphs”

• Use the performance indicators you talked about to back up your choices
• Why do you believe your solution is the best solution for the company?
• Make sure to acknowledge the role of the interviewer
• At this point, ask the interviewer “Is everything making sense so far?”

• Briefly sum up the performance indicators
• Summarize the highlights of your proposed solution

• Thank your judge for their time
• Formalities: “I hope my proposed solution will help elevate your company; I wish you well in the future,” or something of that nature
• Politely ask the judge if they have any questions (they will always have questions)
• When answering questions, think WHILE you talk – do not pause for too long to think of an answer
• Create signals with your partner if you're in a team event
  • Use feet to communicate with partner
• Firm final handshake, and remember to push in your chair

• Wearing a watch allows you to keep track of your time during preparation and the actual presentation.
• Make use of scrap paper! Organize your notes so you can easily access information you’ve written down.
• Give yourself 30 seconds at the end of the prep to review everything you have before meeting with your judge.
• Props are 100% personal preference. Some people have done extremely well with them, and others have done well without them. Only use them if you know they will enhance your presentation. (Graphs/charts/business cards can be useful in visually presenting your ideas)
• Remember that no props can be pre-made! You must create your props during your roleplay preparation time.
• Make sure to incorporate any recent news examples into your roleplay if applicable

BEST Resource for preparing for role plays! Abhishek's YouTube channel

• In-depth videos with vocabulary and examples for ALL instructional areas that could be covered on roleplays. He gives you all the information you need! This can be a helpful resource in studying for the business administration exam as well.

• https://www.youtube.com/@abhisheksdecapage6477

DECA Roleplay tips! Teaches you what judges are looking for, breaks down what the roleplay scenario sheet will look like, and how to plan your roleplay during the 10-minute planning period: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak71cLenjMc

During the 10-minute planning period, map out your roleplay like this!

• Your Position Name/Role & Judge's Role/Position

• How you want to introduce yourself

• Any facts about the company/scenario to remember

• Word for word, write performance indicator #1:

  • • D: Define the performance indicator or any key terms in it

    • E: Explain the importance or give an Example

    • C: Connect the PI to the actual case study

    • A: Above and Beyond & stand out

• Word for word, write performance indicator #2:

  • • D: Define the performance indicator or any key terms in it

    • E: Explain the importance or give an Example

    • C: Connect the PI to the actual case study

    • A: Above and Beyond & stand out

• Etc. for rest of PIs

• Notes for closing

• Prepare a hand drawn visual. Yes, make something up! Get creative. Ex: pie charts w/ believable statistics, business card, contract, brochure, Theme or Slogan, safety symbols or signs, A Calendar or Timeline, Advertisements (Banners, TV storyboards, radio ads, etc.)

EXAMPLE of planning a PI: Explain the nature of distribution channels (SP)

D: Distribution channels are the road that a product takes from its inception with a manufacturer to the end user or consumer.

E: Distribution channels help deliver products to the customer

C: Analyze company’s current channels & make suggestions for improvement

A: Make up statistics, draw a chart, diagram, mock advertisement, pie chart, etc.