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PM Case Competition

PM Case Competition. Sponsored by the Cisco Job Rotation Program - 2018. Round 1 - Prompt. Cisco PM Case Competition. Please do not share this information outside of the competition The honor code of your school applies throughout the competition

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PM Case Competition

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  1. PM Case Competition Sponsored by the Cisco Job Rotation Program - 2018 Round 1 - Prompt

  2. Cisco PM Case Competition Please do not share this information outside of the competition The honor code of your school applies throughout the competition Please direct all questions to Nathan Eagles (neagles@cisco.com) or Dan Hosaka (dahosaka@cisco.com)

  3. Round 1 Prompt NASA plans to launch a manned mission to Mars in 2020 with plans for a colony shortly thereafter. To this end, NASA is looking for creative ways to ensure that astronauts establish and maintain communications on Mars. NASA has reached out to Cisco for a proposal to address their communications requirements. This prompt is fictional – the goal of this scenario is to test a team's abilities to solve a problem holistically, by employing PM skill sets: empathizing with user personas, identifying use cases, proposing solutions, and justifying the business feasibility. The goal is NOT to showcase knowledge on space exploration or intimate knowledge of Cisco product portfolio.

  4. Prompt Details Mars colony: 1,000 colonists of varying occupations Indefinite duration; 1 year until first resupply opportunity Main site consisting of several interconnected buildings over 1 km2 4 remote sites; approximately 5 miles away from main site Primary Activities: recreation, farming, governing/administration, scientific experiments, exploration and data gathering, reporting to NASA, and communicating internally between colonists and sites

  5. Prompt Details Guidance: Identify user personas, use cases, and propose solutions Address if and how Cisco’s core portfolio can address NASA’s requirements Identify any changes or additions required to the portfolio products to address these unique challenges

  6. Round 1 Deliverable Details Max 10 slide deck (no more than 5 additional slides in appendices) Any resources are fair game, but be sure to cite all sources used Cite any assumptions you made Include a team introduction slide with school and members Must be uploaded to via link in registration e-mail by midnight of deadline

  7. Round 1 Judging Criteria User Empathy Deep understanding of the user and their problem Creative Problem Solving Addresses the problem from multiple angles Analytical Rigor Demonstrate logical thought process and meaningful analysis Communication Clear spoken and written communication Presentation & Storytelling Consistent story that is easy to follow and makes a compelling case

  8. Round 1 Winners Top 5 teams will present to a panel of Cisco judges, and the winning team for your school will fly out to San Jose to present to Senior Cisco PMs and Executives. Round 1 (School Winner) Prizes: Trip to San Jose to compete in the final round November 15th Final Round (Overall Winner) Prizes: Final Round interview for Cisco JRP PM internship Apple iPad Pro (1 per member)

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