D.E.C.A. Method
If you're confident in your templating skills, you can take the next step and spend less time pulling information directly from the case study and more time developing a creating solution. The D.E.C.A. method creates a checklist to follow as you develop your presentation.
If you're confident in your templating skills, you can take the next step and spend less time pulling information directly from the case study and more time developing a creating solution. The D.E.C.A. method creates a checklist to follow as you develop your presentation.
Your Task
Your Task
Answer these questions:
Answer these questions:
“Why does this Performance Indicator matter to the judge?”
“Why does this Performance Indicator matter to the judge?”
“Why does this Performance Indicator matter to this specific case study?”
“Why does this Performance Indicator matter to this specific case study?”
D.E.C.A Method
D.E.C.A Method
DEFINE the Performance Indicator or any key terms used in it
DEFINE the Performance Indicator or any key terms used in it
EXPLAIN its importance
EXPLAIN its importance
CONNECT the Performance Indicator to the actual situation (this is the most important step)
CONNECT the Performance Indicator to the actual situation (this is the most important step)
ABOVE and beyond: Stand Out
ABOVE and beyond: Stand Out
Spend the MOST time on “C” (Connect)
Spend the MOST time on “C” (Connect)
- Be specific to the situation
- Be specific to the situation
- Explain WHY you chose that specific application of the strategy
- Explain WHY you chose that specific application of the strategy
- Prove cause and effect relationships
- Prove cause and effect relationships
