General
Q: When is the conference taking place?
A: Thursday May 7th, 2019 to Sunday May 10th, 2020
Q: Are delegates allowed to bring electronics such as phones, laptops, tablets, etc.
A: Delegates are allowed to bring their electronics and are encouraged to use them throughout the conference. However, The Link is not responsible for any lost or missing valuables.
Q: What is a Live Business Case?
A: A live business case is the central focus of the Leadership in Business Conference. As a delegate, you will be faced with a real-life scenario or problem that a company is currently having. Delegates will be responsible for working in teams and communicating a solution and analysis of the case similar to what is expected of students in the Business and Economics Program at Wilfrid Laurier University. On the final day of the conference, the teams who make it to the finals will have the opportunity to present their work to the owners or founders of the company.
Q: What is the value of a case simulation?
A: As a delegate, you will gain invaluable experiences and sills including:
Q: Is case simulation used in university?
A: Case simulation is a very popular method used in business education. It involves thorough analysis and application of knowledge. Many top tier business schools are using this method of teaching. Whether you plan on going to Harvard, Wharton, Ivey or the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics you should expect to work on cases within you first year.
A: Thursday May 7th, 2019 to Sunday May 10th, 2020
Q: Are delegates allowed to bring electronics such as phones, laptops, tablets, etc.
A: Delegates are allowed to bring their electronics and are encouraged to use them throughout the conference. However, The Link is not responsible for any lost or missing valuables.
Q: What is a Live Business Case?
A: A live business case is the central focus of the Leadership in Business Conference. As a delegate, you will be faced with a real-life scenario or problem that a company is currently having. Delegates will be responsible for working in teams and communicating a solution and analysis of the case similar to what is expected of students in the Business and Economics Program at Wilfrid Laurier University. On the final day of the conference, the teams who make it to the finals will have the opportunity to present their work to the owners or founders of the company.
Q: What is the value of a case simulation?
A: As a delegate, you will gain invaluable experiences and sills including:
- Task oriented skills
- Team work ability
- Fundamental understanding of the functional areas of business
- Confidence and presentation skills
- The ability to think critically and apply theoretical knowledge
- The link guarantees this business case simulation will help prepare high school for a post-secondary education in the business or commerce field.
Q: Is case simulation used in university?
A: Case simulation is a very popular method used in business education. It involves thorough analysis and application of knowledge. Many top tier business schools are using this method of teaching. Whether you plan on going to Harvard, Wharton, Ivey or the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics you should expect to work on cases within you first year.
Parents
Q: Where will my child be staying?
A: All of the delegates will reside in a Laurier residence on the Waterloo campus. The residence is a double dormitory style, meaning your child will have a roommate.
Q: Can roommates be requested?
A: Once you have been accepted to attend there is a form you must fill out. On this form there is a spot to request a roommate.
Q: Is this conference supervised?
A: Upon arrival all of the delegates will be put into groups of 4-5 students consisting of 2 group leaders. These group leaders are upper year business students who will supervise their groups at all times during the day. The residence that the students are staying is supervised at all hours. There is a strict no drug/alcohol policy. Any delegate found with alcohol or substances will be sent home at their own expense.
Q: My son/daughter has food allergies and/or dietary restrictions.
A: We take great care in providing food for all of the delegates while taking individual allergies into account. We collect all of this information once a delegate has been accepted into the conference, and ensure that food options are provided to fit each delegate’s needs.
Q: Where do I drop off and pick up my son/daughter?
A: All delegates are to arrive at Wilfrid Laurier campus Waterloo on Thursday afternoon, May 9th. And leave Sunday afternoon May 12th. There will be conference staff on campus directing delegates to the appropriate drop off point. Exact drop off and pick up times will be sent out upon acceptance to the conference.
Q: If my son/daughter drives will they have a place to park for the weekend?
A: Yes. We have free parking passes for any delegate who drives to the conference if they notify us before the conference.
A: All of the delegates will reside in a Laurier residence on the Waterloo campus. The residence is a double dormitory style, meaning your child will have a roommate.
Q: Can roommates be requested?
A: Once you have been accepted to attend there is a form you must fill out. On this form there is a spot to request a roommate.
Q: Is this conference supervised?
A: Upon arrival all of the delegates will be put into groups of 4-5 students consisting of 2 group leaders. These group leaders are upper year business students who will supervise their groups at all times during the day. The residence that the students are staying is supervised at all hours. There is a strict no drug/alcohol policy. Any delegate found with alcohol or substances will be sent home at their own expense.
Q: My son/daughter has food allergies and/or dietary restrictions.
A: We take great care in providing food for all of the delegates while taking individual allergies into account. We collect all of this information once a delegate has been accepted into the conference, and ensure that food options are provided to fit each delegate’s needs.
Q: Where do I drop off and pick up my son/daughter?
A: All delegates are to arrive at Wilfrid Laurier campus Waterloo on Thursday afternoon, May 9th. And leave Sunday afternoon May 12th. There will be conference staff on campus directing delegates to the appropriate drop off point. Exact drop off and pick up times will be sent out upon acceptance to the conference.
Q: If my son/daughter drives will they have a place to park for the weekend?
A: Yes. We have free parking passes for any delegate who drives to the conference if they notify us before the conference.
Teachers
Q: Are teachers required to attend this conference?
A: No, the conference is independent of high schools. Students attend on their own.
Q: If a school sends a student, is the school responsible for the delegate fee?
A: No the school is not responsible for the fee, it is the delegate that is responsible for the payment.
Q: Our school would like to send a group of students to the conference and is interested in a group payment option.
A: We are able to work with schools or alternative groups on group payment options. Please contact vpconference@thelinkonline.org for further details.
Q: Are students expected to miss school?
A: Yes, this conference runs from Thursday May 9th to Sunday May 12th. A maximum of 2 days will be missed.
Q: Who teaches the delegates throughout the conference?
A: All content is taught by Wilfrid Laurier University Instructors and industry professionals. Successful upper year students act as mentors throughout the weekend to provide continuous support and guidance.
A: No, the conference is independent of high schools. Students attend on their own.
Q: If a school sends a student, is the school responsible for the delegate fee?
A: No the school is not responsible for the fee, it is the delegate that is responsible for the payment.
Q: Our school would like to send a group of students to the conference and is interested in a group payment option.
A: We are able to work with schools or alternative groups on group payment options. Please contact vpconference@thelinkonline.org for further details.
Q: Are students expected to miss school?
A: Yes, this conference runs from Thursday May 9th to Sunday May 12th. A maximum of 2 days will be missed.
Q: Who teaches the delegates throughout the conference?
A: All content is taught by Wilfrid Laurier University Instructors and industry professionals. Successful upper year students act as mentors throughout the weekend to provide continuous support and guidance.