Hello Everyone,
This might interest many of you. Our own, Alyssa Gradus, won the competition two years ago.
Best
Sharon
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Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 4:58 PM
To: Sharon Glazer <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: 2018 Graduate Student Consulting Competition, 10/04/2018
Sharon,
Join peers from other I-O programs to network and learn during the 2018 Graduate Student Consulting Competition. The kickoff will take place at the GWU Foggy Bottom Campus on 10/4 (Thursday) and the presentation will take place on 10/8 (Monday).
Date: 10/04/2018 4:00 PM EDT
Sponsored by:
How
does the Consulting Competition work?
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The first 30 students to register will be able to participate
(PTCMW membership not required).
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Students will then be placed on one of 5 teams with students from other universities.
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Aon will present teams with an RFP that outlines a real organizational challenge.
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Teams will work together to develop a proposal and presentation.
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Aon representatives and expert I-Os will judge presentations and rate proposals.
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One team will win the challenge and be awarded with $1,250, prize structures vary for all other teams.
How do I sign up?
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Register online
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Upload CV/resume here: https://tinyurl.com/y7qgokb3
Why should you participate?
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EXPERIENCE A REALISTIC JOB PREVIEW: Aon will
present a real challenge organizations are currently facing in a realistic RFP (request for proposal) format. Students will present as if they were external consultants bidding on a consulting project. Solutions will be judged by expert practitioners based
on theory, technical merit, and innovation.
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EXPAND YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK: Students
currently enrolled in I-O and related programs will be assigned to a group made up of students with varying levels of expertise, knowledge, and from different programs. After students get assigned into teams, everyone is invited to connect with PTCMW board
members at a happy hour in DC.
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DEVELOP CONSULTING SKILLS:
Teams will be responsible for building an effective team, developing products, and presenting results.
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BUILD COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Each team will present to an independent panel of expert I-O judges and receive invaluable feedback.
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WIN PRIZES: The
winning team will receive $1,250, and the runner-up team will win $750. In addition, every participating team will receive free 2018 PTCMW student membership for each of their members, and the top three teams will also win free admission to PTCMW’s 2018 Talent
Connection & Networking Event in November, where they will be recognized in front of 200 local I-O academics and practitioners.
Locations:
Thursday 10/04: GWU Foggy Bottom Campus. Monroe Hall, Room 350
Monday 10/08: Aon. Address coming soon!
Register by October 3 to reserve your spot!
2018 Graduate Student Consulting Competition
Questions? Contact: Gee Rege ([log in to unmask])
Best regards,
PTCMW