Benefits of Using the Case Method

The use of the case method system helps foster the leadership and management skills needed for high-risk situations faced by professionals working in the Intelligence Community. According to research by Harvard University, the use of the case method and case discussions help students in three ways:

First, students acquire skills in analytical and diagnostic thinking, even in a free-flowing environment where the circumstances are always changing. Situations are constantly changing, so students need to learn to identify the constant and the variable parameters of a problem.
Secondly, active participation in case discussions assists students to develop strong persuasive skills. To become a leader and manage tough situations, people need to be able to make a convincing argument based on solid evidence, a compelling argument, and good communication skills.
Lastly, students who use the case method regularly make decisions under conditions of uncertainty. This risk-taking helps student learn how to think and act in a way that helps them take action even with a limited amount of knowledge.

These benefits are as critical to the success of the Intelligence Community as they are in business administration, where the case method has been the dominant technique of learning for many years.

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