Case Study
by Deb Thomas
Objective
Case studies allow the participants to apply the training concepts to a real world situation. Offers practical application of concepts; requires active learner involvement. Designed to develop critical analysis and decision making skills. Training topics such as financial analysis, interpersonal skills and management training work well for a case study.
Time Required
Varies depending on complexity of assignment. About 45-60 minutes - can easily expand or contract the activity to suit the available time.
Materials Required
Create one sample case scenario in advance. The most effective case studies have more than one answer or have “grey” areas that require participants to discuss the pros and cons of the various outcomes.
Instructions
- Tell participants that they will have an opportunity to apply the concepts and develop their skills
- Allow participants to work individually or as a team, depending on the assignment.
- Provide participants with the appropriate time limit to complete the assignment.
- Once they are done, ask participants to compare their answers/results to another participant and discuss their findings.
Debrief
- What did we learn?
- Why did we work on this activity?
- How will this information help you in your job?
- Provide participants correct answer(s) and ask participants to report how they felt while completing the assignment.
- Challenge participants to practice their new problem solving skills as often as possible.
Deborah Thomas is the owner of Silly Monkey. Deborah Thomas is an expert in developing powerful game-based serious play learning design. SillyMonkey motto: Learn fast, remember more and have fun doing it! www.sillymonkeyinternational.com.
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