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Prepare for ICDC

Prepare for ICDC. Washington DECA – Eliza Webb, Ron Cooper, Linda Andersen. Dress Code. DECA Blazer / Business attire Before judges and at awards session. Professional Dress General Sessions, Event Briefings, Manual Registration, Testing, Leadership Academies. Business Casual

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Prepare for ICDC

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  1. Prepare for ICDC Washington DECA – Eliza Webb, Ron Cooper, Linda Andersen

  2. Dress Code • DECA Blazer / Business attire • Before judges and at awards session • Professional Dress • General Sessions, Event Briefings, Manual Registration, Testing, Leadership Academies Business Casual All other DECA events (for tours check with State Association) P. 59 Conference Program for more complete information

  3. Making it on stage • Tips • Don’t over think it • Address all performance indicators • Record yourself • Practice exams - less than 60 min *note – you do not get PI’s in advance at ICDC Source: Jack Fenton, North Atlantic Region Vice President, DECA Direct , Jan. 2014

  4. Common Myths & Misconceptions About ICDC • What is really going on? Source: Shane Thomas, DECA Inc Staff, DECA Direct, Jan. 2014

  5. 5 Must Do’s When Competing • Say hello, shake hands, ask for a seat • Be creative • Be confident • Watch out for fillers • Dress professionally Click for more detailed information Source: Brittany Keating, Collegiate DECA Vice President, DECA Direct, Jan. 2014

  6. Testing Tips Take at least 2 cluster tests from your area plus 1 other cluster exam – retake until you score 100% *have someone read test to you Miss a question? Make a 3x5 card with answer on the back – study these cards Look at smartbrief.com for latest discussion on your event area Find 10 key words from your marketing textbook that you could potentially use in your dialog with the judges *Source: Ron Cooper 1 2 3 4 5 Develop a vocabulary support list from your tests

  7. Role Play Events Individual Series Team Decision Making Principle

  8. YouTube sources – openthe door to success. • DECA Inc Role Play Series • General tips • Sit down with an ICDC Champion in FMS

  9. Written Events Any combination of the following: 3 poster boards (both sides) 1 trifold – both sides 1 desktop flip chart 1 laptop Electronic devices: cell phone tablet/iPad MP3 player Sound with volume set low Visual aids appropriate to presentation Able to carry in on your own Nothing of value left with judges No food items Tips for 5 / 11/ 30 page events Source: Carolina Sosa, Westfield DECA, DECA Direct, Jan. 2014

  10. Check carefully! Penalty Points Always review written events - most common penalty points Statement of Assurances not signed by student(s )and/or advisor Page numbering problems Does not follow sequence in guidelines

  11. Chapter projects involve chapter members How to make your written project SIZZLE! Professional looking No grammatical errors Make it easy to read Judge - “easy to score” Spark judges interest Exciting Organized Appealing SIZZLE - Click here! Source: Steve Einsel, Competitive Events Judge, DECA Direct, Jan. 2013

  12. The Power of a Prototype More info *applicable to Entrepreneurship Events Source: Nishtha Bhatia, Washington HS DECA Secretary, DECA Direct, Jan. 2014

  13. The Key to Success • Study for cluster exam • Relax • Think outside the box • Be realistic • Practice, Practice, Practice • Be professional • Use industry jargon • Be unique • Be energized

  14. Additional sources of information: • Test prep and study tips! • TDM tips from Ontario DECA • Dress code - Fashion Police • Business Professional Dress The End!

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