DECA BASICS
What two Career Clusters does our chapter focus on?
Marketing and Hospitality & Tourism
What two Career Clusters does our chapter focus on?
Marketing and Hospitality & Tourism
What should you do first when meeting the judge?
Greet them and introduce yourself
In simple words, what is a Performance Indicator?
Something the judge needs to hear you explain
How much are DECA dues?
$35
What are the two main parts of DECA competition?
Exam + role-play
Hotels, restaurants, travel, and tourism belong to which cluster?
Hospitality & Tourism
Before coming up with solutions, what should you understand first?
The problem and your goal
Break down: “Demonstrate a customer service mindset.”
How would you show the customer you care about helping them?
What do your $35 dues include?
Official DECA membership + chapter shirt
What is one major difference between Individual Series and Team Decision Making?
1 vs. 2 competitors | 10 vs. 30 min prep | role-play vs. case study
What is one major difference between Individual Series and Team Decision Making?
1 vs. 2 competitors / 10 vs. 30 min prep / role-play vs. case study
What should your solutions connect back to?
The Performance Indicators
Break down: “Explain the role of promotion as a marketing function.
Why do businesses promote themselves and how does it help them sell?
What date is Mock Competition?
October 21
What is the main purpose of Mock Competition?
Practice the competition environment, get feedback, and improve before District
What does your Career Cluster help determine?
Your DECA test topics/questions
Why is “We should advertise on Instagram” not a complete response?
It doesn’t explain why the idea would work or help solve the problem
If a Performance Indicator sounds confusing, what should you do before trying to answer it?
Turn it into a simpler question you understand
Give both dates: When is the DECA Test AND District Competition?
November 18 and December 1
Explain what the exam tests versus what the role-play tests.
Exam = business knowledge;
role-play = applying ideas, solving a business problem, and communicating to a judge
Explain the difference between your Career Cluster and your specific Event.
Cluster helps determine test topics; event determines the specific scenario/event you prepare for
Put these DECA role-play steps in the correct order:
Judge questions • Give solutions • Introduce yourself • Answer the Performance Indicators • Explain the problem
Introduce yourself → Explain the problem → Give solutions → Answer Performance Indicators → Judge questions
Question:
Why could you give a really good role-play and still lose a lot of points if you ignore the Performance Indicators?
Because the judge scores you on whether you actually address the Performance Indicators.
Put these three major dates in order and name each event: Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 1
Mock → DECA Test → District