Intelligence Conference Promotes First Annual Case Competition
The Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) is pleased to present its first annual case competition at the 20th Annual International Conference & Exhibition from April 6-9, 2005 at the Chicago Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL. Showcase your top-notch analysis skills at the largest gathering of competitive intelligence professionals in the world. Here is your opportunity to compete among the best and the brightest on a challenging case, present your work, and win a terrific prize. The case competition question: What will be the most significant strategic competitive threat to the Las Vegas casino industry five years from now?
(PRWEB) February 10, 2005
The Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) is pleased to present its first annual case competition at the 20th Annual International Conference & Exhibition from April 6-9, 2005 at the Chicago Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL. Showcase your top-notch analysis skills at the largest gathering of competitive intelligence professionals in the world.
Here is your opportunity to compete among the best and the brightest on a challenging case, present your work, and win a terrific prize. The case competition question: What will be the most significant strategic competitive threat to the Las Vegas casino industry five years from now?
Case competition participants will have an opportunity to put their competitive intelligence skills to work in a competitive setting. The top five teams will present their findings and recommendations to a panel of CI legends and experts. Judging will be based on the originality and thoroughness of each presentation. The winning team and four other finalists will receive a prize, and the winners will be asked to present their briefing to the SCIP membership at large at the general session on the second day of the conference, April 8, 2005.
The case competition judges include: Jan Herring, President, Herring and Associates; Wayne Rosenkranz, Director, Intelligence Affairs, AstraZeneca; and Melanie Wing, Vice President, Competitive Intelligence at JP Morgan Chase Card Services.
How do you get involved to win this exciting competition?
1. Sign up for the SCIP 2005 Annual International Conference & Exhibition at www. scip. org/chicago (http://www. scip. org/chicago) (only SCIP05 attendees can participate in the case competition – no additional fees are necessary to participate). Teams will consist of two people, and if you do not have a partner, SCIP will pair you up with someone.
2. Make an argument. You must demonstrate originality and persuasiveness in 500 words or less.
3. Establish a fact pattern. Your argument must be built upon a reasonable foundation of fact.
4. Remember the implications. Insight must translate into actions.
5. Get ready. If you make it through the final round, your argument will be challenged on multiple fronts by a panel of very experienced CI professionals who bring their own ideas to the table.
Sign up today at www. scip. org/chicago (http://www. scip. org/chicago)! Proposals are now being accepted and the deadline for submission is MARCH 14, 2005. For additional competition requirements, process information, deadlines and criteria, please visit www. scip. org/chicago (http://www. scip. org/chicago). Or contact Elizabeth Reed-Martinez, Director of Education and Training at +1.703.379.00696, ext. 110 or via email at: ekrm@scip. org.
About SCIP The Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) is the only global not-for-profit membership organization for everyone involved with the development and use of competitive intelligence. SCIPÂ’s mission is to enhance the success of its members through leadership, education, advocacy and networking. For more information, visit www. scip. org or call +1-703-739-0696.
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