Top 10 Tips for DECA Roleplays! | Tips+Advice From a 5 Year DECA Member

Top 10 Tips for DECA Roleplays: A Summary

Short Summary:

This video provides ten tips for success in DECA roleplay competitions, aimed at both first-timers and experienced competitors. The speaker, a five-year DECA member, emphasizes the importance of understanding your role and the judge's role, utilizing performance indicators, incorporating visuals, and presenting professionally. She also stresses the value of creating a personalized introduction, using keywords for each performance indicator, and being friendly with the judge.

Detailed Summary:

Section 1: Introduction and Overview

The speaker introduces herself as a five-year DECA member and expresses her excitement to share her top ten tips for DECA roleplay competitions.
She emphasizes that these tips are applicable to both beginners and experienced competitors.

Section 2: Understanding Your Role and the Judge's Role

The speaker advises writing down your role and the judge's role as soon as you receive the case study.
She explains that this helps you understand your perspective and who you are addressing, as the roles may not always be obvious.

Section 3: Time Management and Preparation

The speaker recommends using a watch to manage your time effectively during the presentation.
She suggests creating a prep time outline to allocate time for different aspects of the presentation, such as the introduction, content creation, and practice.

Section 4: Performance Indicators and Organization

The speaker highlights the importance of performance indicators as a guide for your presentation.
She advises reviewing the performance indicators and arranging them in a logical order that flows well with your presentation.
She also recommends consolidating overlapping performance indicators to make them easier to manage.

Section 5: Visual Aids and Engagement

The speaker emphasizes the importance of incorporating visual aids, such as diagrams, charts, or mock advertisements, to enhance your presentation.
She suggests using pie charts to visually represent customer demographics or other relevant data.
She emphasizes that the visual aids do not need to be elaborate, as judges understand the time constraints.

Section 6: Professional Attire and Presentation

The speaker advises wearing professional attire, such as a blazer and simple jewelry, to create a positive impression.
She recommends avoiding distracting accessories, such as large earrings or bright nail polish.
She also suggests keeping your blazer buttoned when standing and unbuttoned when sitting.

Section 7: Personalized Introduction and Storytelling

The speaker recommends starting your presentation with a personalized introduction that includes a brief story or anecdote.
She suggests incorporating elements from the case study into your story to connect with the judge and establish your role.

Section 8: Keywords and Performance Indicator Focus

The speaker recommends identifying one or two keywords for each performance indicator to help you remember key points and stay focused.
She suggests using these keywords as a fallback plan if you forget information during the presentation.

Section 9: Addressing Case Study Problems and Expanding on Information

The speaker encourages adding to the problems presented in the case study, even if they are not explicitly stated.
She advises being careful not to stray too far from the performance indicators and the judge's questions.

Section 10: Building Rapport with the Judge

The speaker emphasizes the importance of being friendly and respectful towards the judge.
She recommends asking the judge for advice after the presentation, asking questions, and thanking them for their time.
She acknowledges the challenging role of a DECA judge and emphasizes the importance of showing appreciation for their time and effort.