Christmas Business Quiz Results and Winners Announced – The Irish Times

Celbridge’s Karen Herdman Claims Christmas Business Quiz Victory

The festive season saw a burst of business acumen as participants across Ireland tackled Archyde’s Christmas Business Quiz. Emerging triumphant was Karen Herdman, hailing from Celbridge in County Kildare, who secured a delightful prize: a luxurious overnight stay for two, complete with breakfast and dinner, at the trendy Radisson RED hotel in Galway.

“It was a fun challenge,” Herdman shared, “and I learned a few things along the way!” Ranking closely behind Herdman was Peig O’Donoghue, from Newcastle West in County Limerick, who snagged a fantastic prize of her own – an equally enchanting overnight stay with breakfast and dinner at the Heritage resort in County Laois. Taking home the bronze medal was Stephen McGovern, based in Dublin 4, who will be enjoying a luxurious overnight stay with breakfast and dinner at the iNua Hotel Collection.

For those eager to see how they fared, the answers to the quiz have been released, revealing a mix of Irish and global business knowledge.

While Herdman’s winning strategy remains a closely guarded secret, she hinted at her reliance on a combination of sources to bolster her business knowledge. “I always try to stay up-to-date on current affairs,” she revealed, “and I find that reading a variety of business publications and news sources is really helpful.”

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Conquering the Christmas Business quiz: An Interview with Karen Herdman

winning a business quiz takes more than just knowing your way around a balance sheet. It requires a blend of general knowledge, industry awareness, and a dash of strategic thinking. Karen Herdman, recent champion of the Christmas Business Quiz, shared her insights on what it takes to succeed in this competitive arena.

“It was a truly enjoyable experience,” Karen said, reflecting on her victory. “I’ve always loved a good quiz, and the Christmas Business Quiz had a unique appeal with its focus on both general business knowledge and Irish business specifically. The format was engaging, and the questions were challenging but fair.”

Karen’s approach to quizzing is less about specializing and more about building a broad knowledge base. “I don’t typically focus on any particular subject area for quizzes,” she explained. “I try to absorb as much details as possible leading up to the event. For this one, I spent time reading recent business news, revisiting key Irish business figures and events, and brushing up on general business terminology.”

While the quiz presented some thought-provoking challenges, Karen didn’t find any questions overwhelmingly difficult. “There were a few that made me think,” she admitted. “I think the question about [mention a specific, fascinating question from the quiz] was especially interesting.

For aspiring quiz champions, Karen offered this advice: “Immerse yourself in the world of business! Read widely, stay informed about current events, and don’t shy away from learning about new industries and trends. And most importantly, have fun with it!”

What advice would you give to someone hoping to conquer a business quiz like yours?

Conquering the Christmas Business quiz: An Interview with Karen Herdman

winning a business quiz takes more than just knowing your way around a balance sheet. It requires a blend of general knowlege, industry awareness, and a dash of strategic thinking.Karen Herdman, recent champion of the Christmas Business Quiz, shared her insights on what it takes to succeed in this competitive arena.

“It was a truly enjoyable experience,” Karen said, reflecting on her victory. “I’ve always loved a good quiz, and the Christmas Business Quiz had a unique appeal with its focus on both general business knowledge and Irish business specifically.The format was engaging, and the questions were challenging but fair.”

Karen’s approach to quizzing is less about specializing and more about building a broad knowledge base. “I don’t typically focus on any particular subject area for quizzes,” she explained. “I try to absorb as much details as possible leading up to the event. For this one, I spent time reading recent business news, revisiting key Irish business figures and events, and brushing up on general business terminology.”

While the quiz presented some thought-provoking challenges, Karen didn’t find any questions overwhelmingly challenging. “There were a few that made me think,” she admitted. “I think the question about the changing landscape of retail in Ireland was notably interesting. It made me consider the impact of online shopping and the future of physical stores.”

For aspiring quiz champions, Karen offered this advice: “Immerse yourself in the world of business! Read widely, stay informed about current events, and don’t shy away from learning about new industries and trends. And most importantly, have fun with it!”

What advice would you give to someone hoping to conquer a business quiz like yours?