The Goa Case Conference- Close Encounter for the Third Time

While I was at IMT Nagpur, some of us conceptualised a Case conference and picked Goa as the venue for it. I am happy that it is now in its third year and going strong. It is held at the International Centre, close to Dona Paula and the Goa University campus. A lovely location, it has three conference halls and a lawn, and a swimming pool and spa has been added recently.

Each faculty member presents his/her original case, and gets feedback from others sitting around the table. Powerpoints are banned, so it is a fairly interesting and civilised interaction, and not moronic or monotonous. Several students also participate, either with faculty or in their own teams.

This edition just finished today, and a bonus I usually get to meet a Goan friend and eat a fabulous dinner at his place. Of course, it is great for networking with professors from other business schools too. This time Dr. Ravichandran (director) of IIM Indore was also there, and gave a good talk evangelising case writing and teaching. We generally have a session or two from experienced case-writers, and on the last day, a feedback on the sessions and a question and answer session about unresolved questions that someone may have.

All in all, a fun way to learn something new. And another bonus is I am visiting Nagpur for a meeting on 3rd. Happy to be here even if for a short visit.