Lead Outside the Box

Teams of 4 students will be given a real-world problem at the beginning of the National Convention. Teams will give a two minute presentation of how they solved the given problem followed by a question and answer segment.

• Students may not be able to participate in multiple challenges due to the schedule overlap at National Convention.*

  Competition Guidelines

  1. The entire club may participate in the problem solving, but a group of 4 students will present the solution to the problem.
  2. Teams will be given a real-world problem at the beginning of the summit
  3. Each team may use visuals in the presentation, but electrical outlets and projectors will not be provided.
  4. Teams will have a two minute time limit for the presentation and evaluators may ask questions about their solution.
  5. Awards will be given to the top exhibitors at the final session.

Judging Criteria

• Creativity of the Solution 20%
• Teamwork and Collaboration 20%
• Critical Thinking 20%
• Communication of Ideas 20%
• Presentation Skills 20%

Educational Connections

• Leadership Skills
• Creativity & Innovation
• Collaboration & Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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