FAQ

Q: Can the GBCC Coordinator print cases for a team?

A: No, because we do not typically print the cases, we would not to show deference to one team by printing for them. 

Q: For the Short Case, can we use built-up slides or animations in slides? 

A: As long as the full slide content is not more than one page, it is allowed. If it is used as a way to get around the slide limit, then it is not allowed. 

Q: Can ambassadors print things for their team?

A: Ambassadors may print things for their team, but may also choose to say no. Printed materials for judges will not be permitted. There is no specific facilities provided for printing specifically for GBCC cases. 

Q: What technology access will we have on the UW Campus?

A: You will receive a group UW NetID & password upon arrival. The UW NetID serves as your identification as a UW student or guest. This will allow you access to UW libraries, networks, and other resources. If you bring your own laptop – with UW NetID and password, you can access wireless internet on campus. If you do not bring your own laptop – with UW NetID and password, you can log onto computers on campus.

Q: Will I have access to printers?

A: It is not guaranteed that you will have access to a printer, since printed handouts are not permitted in presentations. 

Q: Will I have access to a presentation clicker?

A: Yes, during the preliminary and final rounds of the long case presentation, teams will be provided with a presentation clicker.

Q: Will our faculty adviser be able to assist us while we prepare for the case?

A: No. The faculty adviser/coach may not help team members during preparation of the case analyses or on the days of competition. This applies to both long and short case competition. This rule applies to any non-team member i.e. staff, ambassadors, other students/faculty. Only the four participants of each team will be allowed to work on the case material. Your coach can only help you prepare before the competition begins with practice cases, for example.

Q: Can I use a pre-made template or pre-made content during the competition?

A: UW GBCC uses an honor code and does not monitor access to databases, shared sites, and other platforms. Our one request is that all student teams produce their own original work. This means work created by the four members of the team attending the current UW GBCC. Team members can create slide deck templates prior to arrival, but cannot use a slide deck template or content created by someone not on the current team.

Q: What can I do to prepare for the competition?

A: To prepare for the competition, teams may want to practice analyzing past UW GBCC cases or other business cases such as Harvard Business School Cases. You can also watch recordings and the GBCC archives here.