Roleplay Resources

• A real-world scenario or business case study that you or your team will analyze and present in an allocated period of time

• Includes a problem that needs to be solved or a plan that needs to be made

• Individual Series Event

  • 1 competitor

  • Usually  a 1/2 page scenario

  • 10 minutes of preparation

  • 10 minutes of presentation

  • Example: Sports Marketing Series (SEM)

• Team Decision Making Events

  • 2 competitors

  • In-depth analysis and longer scenario

  • 30 minutes of preparation

  • 15 minutes of presentation

  • Example: Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Making (STDM)

• Evaluating ​​the ethical concerns in a given situation

• Correcting an employee error that resulted in a sales loss

• Hiring, firing or training a new employee

• Calculating a budget and planning a project

• Improving store quality or employee safety

• Creating a promotional plan for a new product

• Vocab

  • Knowing your vocabulary is essential to acing a role Play

  • Vocabulary terms are present in scenarios and are significant in showing the judge how knowledgeable you are about the topic you are presenting

  • Study vocabulary pertaining to your Career Cluster

• Rubrics & Performance Indicators

  • Read sample rubrics for your event to assess what your need to study most

  • Sample rubrics for your event can be found online with simple searched on the web

  • Performance Indicators (PI's) make up roughly 70% of your Role Play score, so you need to know them

• 1) You have strong communication skills.

  • Effective communication is paramount in role plays. Your ability to convey ideas, strategies, and solutions clearly and persuasively to judges can set you apart. If you excel in articulating your thoughts and influencing others through communication, role play events are a suitable choice. You can engage the judges with your well-honed communication skills.

• 2) You are great at analytical problem-solving.

  • Competing effectively in role plays requires strong problem-solving skills. If you thrive in analyzing complex business scenarios, identifying key issues, and proposing practical solutions under time pressure, you're well-suited for role play events. Your analytical thinking can lead to winning strategies.

• 3) You have a broad knowledge is business.

  • A solid foundation in business concepts, marketing principles, economics, and industry-specific knowledge is essential in competitions. If you possess this knowledge and can apply it effectively to real-world scenarios, you're on the right track for success in roleplay events. Your expertise will shine in crafting well-informed and well-reasoned responses.

Click on your event to find role play samples!

• Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series (AAM)

• Retail Merchandising Series (RMS)

• Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series (SEM)

• Quick Serve Restaurant Management Series (QSRM)

• Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making (TTDM)

• Principles of Marketing (PMK)

• Principles of Hospitality and Tourism (PHT)

• Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making (STDM)

• Automotive Services Marketing Series (ASM)

• Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making (BLTDM)

• Restaurant and Food Service Management Series (RFSM)

• Hospitality Services Team Decision Making (HTDM)