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You are invited to join the final informational webinar for the 2026 Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets Global Case Writing Competition.

This webinar will review the elements of an effective teaching note and why a powerful teaching note is crucial to the success of any case study. Attendees will learn how a rigorous, well-written teaching note enables instructors to skillfully facilitate a case discussion, as well as experience more successful learning outcomes. How can learning objectives be written as both actionable and measurable? What details need to be included in the pedagogy for the case? How do the discussion questions and case analysis serve as a “roadmap” for instructors? These questions will be answered, and more.

Register now for this webinar that will be very helpful and informative as you continue preparing your case and teaching note to submit into our 2026 Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets Global Case Writing Competition. Ample time for questions and answers will be provided.

This competition is sponsored by the William Davidson Institute, WDI Publishing and the Zell Lurie Institute for E
Discover how this exciting global competition is shining a spotlight on the powerful role entrepreneurship plays in emerging markets—and why these stories are essential to understanding innovation and connection in today’s rapidly changing world.
During the session, WDI Publishing’s Manager will share insider tips on crafting a compelling case and teaching note, including:

• What makes a great case stand out
• A breakdown of key case and teaching note components
• How to effectively use citations and endnote sources
• Practical strategies to overcome common writing challenges

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets and the 2026 Global Case Writing Competition, proudly sponsored by the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan, WDI Publishing, and the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship.

Time: 10:00 AM ET