Case Study
Training
Programme
Written and designed by
Donella Caspersz and Danielle Bejr
for enactus Australia
2013
Developed by Donella Caspersz & Danielle Bejr, 2013
INTRODUCTION
The case study training programme can act as a capstone learning and development
programme for enactus students, faculty and key stakeholders such as the enactus
BAB.
The learning objectives of the module are to:
1. Assist enactus students identify and plan an enactus response to a
community need (Tasks 1,2 & 3);
2. Provide the opportunity for enactus students to get some experience in
developing and implementing an enactus presentation (Tasks 4, 5)
3. Provide the opportunity for enactus students, faculty and BAB to become
familiar with the judging criteria by participating in the exercise (Tasks 4,5).
The case study training programme has been developed to be implemented in one
session if possible, see Appendix for a proposed breakdown of activity time.
This may be done in one session, or may be broken into a few sessions.
Each task has a stated aim and a description of a process that can be used to fulfil this
aim. I have listed and made available the resources you can use at each step of the
process. Powerpoints and worksheets are linked within the document, and can be
accessed as required.
A link to a survey has been attached both here at the end of the module to gather your
feedback. If all participants can fill out this survey at the completion of the training
module it would be greatly appreciated, as the information captured will be used to
improve the training for the next year.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DSFPX6H
Good luck,
Donella Caspersz
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TASK 1
Understanding the Case Study
Aim:
To understand the nuances of the case study
Process:
A. Every student, faculty and BAB member should read the case study.
B. Faculty or team president can facilitate a discussion using the following questions:
1. What are the main challenges facing the project?
2. What are the main challenges facing the enactus team?
TASK 2
Preparing for the Case Study
Aim:
To conduct a preparation session for the case study presentation
Process:
A. Teams and Faculty are advised to review the resources available under
‘Resources’ on the enactus Australia website (see
http://enactusaustralia.org.au/resources/learning-development-modules/teammember-package/) as per the following:
1. Review what it means to work in the enactus programme, see
‘Understanding enactus’,
http://enactusaustralia.org.au/resources/learning-developmentmodules/team-member-package/
2. Undertake a needs assessment exercise, see ‘Needs Assessment’
http://enactusaustralia.org.au/resources/learning-developmentmodules/team-member-package/
3. Understand the key stakeholders involved with an influencing the case
study scenario, see “Engaging with Stakeholders”
http://enactusaustralia.org.au/resources/learning-developmentmodules/team-member-package/
B. Conduct a discussion using the following questions as a guide:
 What is the enactus ‘mission’?
 How does enactus conceptualise ‘need’?
 Who are the key enactus stakeholders involved in any project?
TASK 3
Responding to an enactus need
Aim:
To clarify what an enactus ‘need’ is and give students the experience of developing a
proposal that responds to an enactus need.
Process:
A. The following focus areas have been identified for the Case Study Training
programme: (1) sustainability of the project, (2) sustainability of enactus team
engagement in the project (3) Developing a self-help opportunity; and (4)
developing an outer metropolitan service.
B. Divide participants into four equal groups.
C. Allocate one of the focus areas to each group.
D. Using the description of the focus areas below, develop a presentation on ONE of
the focus areas identified in line with the requirements for the enactus national
conference, see “Showcasing at the National enactus Conference’
http://enactusaustralia.org.au/resources/learning-development-modules/teammember-package/
Description of focus areas
1. Sustainability of the project: This refers to the sustainability of the project from
the organisation or partners perspective i.e. how will the organisation continue to
maintain and grow the project after enactus leaves? What are the
recommendations your team has for how it can do this?
In developing your presentation, consider HOW your proposed recommendations will
assist you to DEMONSTRATE that you have met the enactus criteria. See
‘Measuring enactus Projects’ and http://enactusaustralia.org.au/resources/learningdevelopment-modules/team-member-package/
2. Sustainability of enactus team engagement in the project: The project has
already grown and there is a question of for how long and at what level will the
enactus team continue to be involved. In addressing this task you need to:
a. Consider that your University has already given a ‘hand out’ in the form of
a grant to the organisations.
b. The status of your team membership.
In developing your presentation, consider HOW your proposed recommendations will
assist you to DEMONSTRATE that you have met the enactus criteria, See
‘Understanding enactus’, ‘Measuring enactus Projects” and Engaging with
Stakeholders’
http://enactusaustralia.org.au/resources/learning-developmentmodules/team-member-package/
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You should also review ‘Using the Business Advisory Board Package’ module and
consider how you
could involve
your BAB in this task, see
http://enactusaustralia.org.au/resources/learning-development-modules/businessadvisory-board-package/
3. Developing a self-help opportunity: The community organisation has to
demonstrate HOW it is assisting its clients to develop a self-help capability. This is a
shift in orientation for the organisation. However, this focus is very aligned to the
enactus philosophy of a ‘hand up’ rather than a ‘hand out’.
In developing your presentation, consider HOW your proposed recommendations will
assist you to DEMONSTRATE that you have met the enactus criteria, See
‘Understanding enactus’, ‘Measuring enactus Projects, and ‘Engaging with
Stakeholders’
http://enactusaustralia.org.au/resources/learning-developmentmodules/team-member-package/
You should also review ‘Using the Business Advisory Board Package’ module and
consider how you
could involve
your BAB in this task, see
http://enactusaustralia.org.au/resources/learning-development-modules/businessadvisory-board-package/
4. Developing an outer metropolitan service: The community organisation is
keen to develop a service outside the metropolitan area. However, this NEW
orientation has to reflect the new philosophy in grant funding. In addition, the
status of your own team makes responding to this a challenging task.
In developing your presentation, consider HOW your proposed recommendations will
assist you to DEMONSTRATE that you have met the enactus criteria, See
“Understanding
enactus”
and
‘Measuring
enactus
Projects”,
http://enactusaustralia.org.au/resources/learning-development-modules/teammember-package/
You should also review ‘Using the Business Advisory Board Package’ module and
consider how you
could involve
your BAB in this task, see
http://enactusaustralia.org.au/resources/learning-development-modules/businessadvisory-board-package/
Developed by Donella Caspersz & Danielle Bejr, 2013
TASK 4
Responding to an enactus need
Aim:
To provide enactus students, faculty and BAB with the experience of presenting and
judging an enactus project under enactus presentation conditions.
Process:
A. Develop a presentation schedule.
B. Each team should review the enactus module “Showcasing at the National
enactus Conference’ http://enactusaustralia.org.au/resources/learningdevelopment-modules/team-member-package/
C. Conduct the presentations in accordance with the enactus presentation
requirements, which are as follows:
 Each team will have 17 minutes for their presentation and 3 minutes to set
up.
 This will be followed by a 5 minute question time
 Total time for each team: 25 minutes.
 The Faculty Advisor should manage the time keeping and Q & A period.
 Ask non-presenting teams, faculty and any BAB present to use the judging
sheet and score the team presentation (See page 67 of the enactus
handbook).
 Ask any faculty and Bab to also use the cumulative score sheet to identify
a presentation that excels (see page 69 of the enactus handbook)
TASK 5
Debrief
Aim:
To debrief the experience with students, faculty and BAB.
Process:
A. Provide judging sheets to each team.
B. Appoint a facilitator for each group to conduct a discussion using the following
questions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What did you learn from this exercise?
What would you do again?
What would you change?
How can the task of analysing need be improved?
How can the presentation be improved?
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C. Re-group into a larger group and ask smaller groups to report back on their
responses.
At the completion of this training module, please fill out the
survey below to provide your feedback.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DSFPX6H
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