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Below are several videos recorded at a past International Career Development Conference. Each video provides an example of how to present during a competition. Keep in mind that there is no “right way" or “wrong way” to present – these are simply samples to help you get started. Make sure that your personality shows through in your own way!
DECA's Competitive Events Program
Isaac Robinson III takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at the competitive events process for role-play events at DECA's International Career Development Conference. You'll hear from competitors and judges who will share their experiences.
PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EVENTS
DECA’s Principles of Business Administration Events measure the student’s proficiency in those knowledge and skills identified by career practitioners as common academic and technical content across marketing, finance, hospitality, and business management and administration. The Principles of Business Administration Events are designed for first-year DECA members who are enrolled in introductory-level principles of marketing/business courses.
PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
You are to assume the role of candidate for the marketing specialist position at Gear Shoes, an emerging brand of athletic footwear targeted at serious athletes. You have submitted your résumé and have been invited in for a personal interview with the marketing director (judge). This interview will be used to measure your knowledge and understanding of emotional intelligence. The marketing director (judge) wants to make sure you understand how personality affects working in a team environment.
Team Decision Events
DECA’s Team Decision Making Events provide an opportunity for participants to analyze one or a combination of elements essential to the effective operation of a business in the specific career area. The business situation to be analyzed will be presented as a case study.
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS TEAM DECISION MAKING EVENT
You are to assume the roles of marketing specialists for Five Banners Amusement Park, a corporation that manages 15 amusement park properties across the country. The CEO (judge) has asked you to create a new marketing communications promotional campaign that will calm the public’s fears after three injuries at Five Banners parks.
Individual Series Events
DECA’s Individual Series Events effectively measure students’ proficiency in the knowledge and skills identified by occupational practitioners as essential to success in a given career. Participants receive recognition for achievement in each role-play scenario and in the series as a whole.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERIES
You are to assume the role of human resources manager at Unlimited, a large advertising firm. The president of the company (judge) has asked you to prepare a presentation for team managers that will address a unique staffing situation.
MARKETING MANAGEMENT SERIES – A
You are to assume the role of marketing specialist at Cut Away, a chain of discount hair salons with 700 locations across the country. The marketing director (judge) has asked you to recommend new pricing for Cut Away services and recommend a frequent customer rewards program.
MARKETING MANAGEMENT SERIES – B
You are to assume the role of marketing specialist at Cut Away, a chain of discount hair salons with 700 locations across the country. The marketing director (judge) has asked you to recommend new pricing for Cut Away services and recommend a frequent customer rewards program.
