Advisors

Q: How many advisors are there for each team? What is their function?

A: We permit one advisor/coach per team. These advisors/coaches are invited to participate in many of the activities held throughout the week. They are not allowed to assist in the case analyses. They should not have contact with their teams during the case analyses periods except in the case of an emergency.

Q: What are advisors allowed to do while the competition takes place?

Short Case Challenge – Advisors may watch their participants present during the short case challenge. They will be assigned to a room where they will get to see at least one of their competitors. Once presentations begin, doors will be locked. Advisors must arrive prior to the presentation time or will not be let into the room. Advisors may not attend the feedback session immediately following the presentations

Long Case Challenge – Advisors are also welcome to observe all four preliminary round presentations for the long case, but may not change rooms during the preliminaries. Advisors will also be permitted to observe all four final round presentations.

Q: Will advisors receive a copy of the case?

A: Advisors will receive copies of the cases prior to the presentations from the UW Global Business Case Competition committee staff.

Q: What are some activities that advisors need to attend?

A: The following lists which events are required versus recommended:

Q: May the advisor participate in activities for students?

A: Yes, you are invited to all events during the week of UW GBCC. The only exception is the case preparation period! Please check the event schedule for more information.

Q: May advisors do activities of their own?

A: Yes, you are welcome to arrange your own activities throughout the week. Please feel free to explore Seattle and University of Washington while you are here.