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NYDI has produced a series of presentations to help Team Managers better support their teams.
Presentation: Tournament Procedures
This is a presentation by Josh Diamond on Tournament Procedures, last updated in 2019.
All Team Managers are encouraged to review this, as it will help you and your team have an excellent Tournament experience.
Presentation: Introduction to Being a Team Manager
It was originally presented at the October 18, 2014 NYDI Eastern Region Team Manager training session, and is updated annually.
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Presentation: Refresher for Experienced Team Managers & What's New
This is a presentation by Josh Diamond designed for returning (experienced) Team Managers. It will be updated annually.
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Presentation: Handling Difficult Team Situations
This is a presentation by Josh Diamond designed to help Team Managers learn how to handle tough decisions, behavior issues, and other difficult team situations. It was originally presented on November 29, 2018.
Presentation: Team Building
This is a presentation on how to build great teams, with a section on what Appraisers want at the Tournament.
It was originally presented by Corrinne Collett — veteran Team Manager and Appraiser — at the October 18, 2014 NYDI Eastern Region Team Manager training session.
Presentation: The Engineering Process
This is a presentation by Josh Diamond on the Engineering Process, tailored for DI challenges.
It was originally presented at the December 2, 2015 Team Manager training webinar.
Presentation: Creative Problem Solving Tools
This is a presentation by Dee Urban, former NYDI Affiliate Director and Affiliate Training Director, on tools for creative problem solving.
It was originally presented at the November 29, 2012 Team Manager training webinar.
Presentation: Global Finals – How to Get There and Win!
This is a presentation by Josh Diamond on the ethos required for teams to advance to Global Finals and be successful there.
It was originally presented at the January 16, 2018 Team Manager training webinar.
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Presentation: Interference
This is a presentation created by Dee Urban and Cheryl Druding on interference.
It was presented at the December 3, 2012 Team Manager training webinar.
Presentation: Technical Elements
This is a presentation on technical elements for DI challenges.
It was originally presented at the December 11, 2012 Team Manager training webinar.
Tools and Rules
This presentation on working with DI teams in the workshop was created by Bennett Macaluso, a multi-year NYDI Team Manager and Appraiser.
Presentation: Top 7 Tournament Secrets
The Tournament can seem daunting to new Teams, new Team Managers, and Spectators.
It shouldn't! Because we have lots of great tips on how to have a great time at the tournament without developing an ulcer, high blood pressure, or having a panic attack.
Presentation: All Things IC
This is a presentation by Dee Urban, former NYDI Affiliate Director and Affiliate Training Director, on how to train for Instant Challenges.
It was originally presented at the November 14, 2012 Team Manager training webinar.
PTA Presentation
This is a sample presentation to pitch a DI program to a PTA or similar organization.
