+The Roommate’s Guide ifyouhave been begged, bribed or blackmailed into helping your friend(s) prepare for case questions, here are some suggestions.Your prep Read the question and answer all the way through before giving the case. Be aware that there are multiple right" answers. Its alright to give them help ifthey lose thelr way. Don't cop a know-it-all atitude,Things to watch for at the beginning Are they writing down the case information? 's there a long silence between the end of the question and the beginning of their answer? ‘Are they summarizing the question? Are they asking about the client's objective(s)? Are they asking clarifying questions about the company, the industry, the competition and the product? Are they laying out a logical structure for their answer?Things to watch and listen for during the course of the quest Are they enthusiastic and do they project a positive attitude? Listen for the logic oftheir answer. I it making good business sense? 's their answer well organized? Are they stating their assumptions clearty? Are they being creative? ‘Are they engaging, bringing you into the question and turing the case into a conversation? ‘Are they asking probing questions? Are they quantifying their answer? Are they asking for help or guidance?Review list Was their answer well organized? Did they manage thelr time well? Did they get bogged down in details? Did they seem to go off on a tangent? Did they ask probing questions? Did they use business terms and buzzwords correctly? Did they have trouble with math, muitiplication, and percentage calculation? Did they try to get you to answer the question for them? Were they coachable? Did they pick up on your hints? Did they speak without thinking? Did they have a positive attitude? Did they summarize their answer?Final analysi + Did they take your criticism wel? ‘+ Did they defend themselves without sounding defensive?Aftermath * Go outon the town,