The MBA Speaker’s Edge Competition™

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For information on the 2012 Speaker's Edge please see our blog:
http://olemissspeakersedge.blogspot.com/

 

Online Judges' Training

Training podcasts are now available.

Judges' Training Download MP3 audio file. 14.7 MB
Judges' FAQ Download MP3 audio file. 17.1 MB

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Ethical Dilemmas:

This is a limited preparation event. MBA students will receive a case citing a dilemma of ethics within a business setting. Students will have 30 minutes to prepare a 7 minute speech addressing how they may effectively respond to the ethical dilemma.

The Marketplace Pitch: 6-8 minutes

The Marketplace of Ideas is alive and well at Ole Miss. MBA students will present their best ideas for product and/or Service development. As rising professionals, these MBAers will research, develop and “pitch” their ideas exercising the centuries old art of persuasion.

Informative Communication: 6-8 minutes

  • Communicating Complex Information: This event showcases your ability to communicate technically complex information to a non-technical audience.
  • Communicating Process Information: This event is designed to communicate or demonstrate a process or procedure.

Interested in judging or observing? Call JoAnn Edwards at 662- 915-3799 or e-mail to jedwards@olemiss.edu.

The Sunflower County Freedom Project

The Lott Institute coordinates the placement of three SCFP Summer Internships offered through support from the Office of the Provost, Division of Outreach, The Department of Public Policy Leadership and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Sophomore level students campus wide are encouraged to apply by clicking here.

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House Aids Haven Project

As a member of the Lott Leadership Institute, you can become instrumental in positively changing the lives of children and reversing the negative impact HIV/AIDS has on their communities and country.

Lott Leadership
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Programs

The Lott Leadership Institute offers students an intellectual community of faculty and students designed to turn ideas into action. Students will also have the opportunity to take part in numerous public programs in this country and abroad.