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How to Lead a Business Case Discussion

Good discussions build judgment.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good discussions build judgment. In short: assign; open; call, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Assign the case with guiding questions.

  2. Open with a key decision.

  3. Call on students to take positions.

  4. Push for evidence.

  5. Summarize lessons.

  6. Connect to theory.

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