Previous ICDC competitive events winners share their thoughts and insights on DECA's prepared events. Discover tips and tricks to help you prepare for your quest for DECA glass in Business Operations Research, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Integrated Marketing Campaign and Professing Selling & Consulting Events.
Discussion Questions
- 1How do successful DECA competitors choose a prepared event?
- 2What are two examples of companies/organizations in your community in which you have an interest, passion and/or base knowledge? Please give a brief summary of the companies and your interest and knowledge.
- 3What are some useful group strategies for managing and completing your prepared event?
- 4What are three concerns you have about participating in a DECA prepared event? How can you and/or your advisor help manage and overcome these concerns?
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