How digital assistants are closing equity gaps in higher educat

This project demonstrates how I applied lessons from Alan Sharpe’s Write a Compelling B2B Case Study / Customer Success Story course. I condensed an IBM case study into a mini version featuring one sentence for each of the four key sections: company, situation, solution, and results. The goal was to retain the most important insights while creating a concise, easy-to-read case study.
Case study referred for learning and educational purpose only, link: https://www.ibm.com/case-studies/atlasrtx
Case study turned into mini case study:
Title: How digital assistants are closing equity gaps in higher education
Company: AtlasRTX and IBM Watsonx Assistant partnered with Rockhurst University and Purdue University's Krannert School of Management to improve student engagement and accessibility.
Situation: Prospective students often missed opportunities to connect with academic advisors due to scheduling conflicts and limited staff availability.
Solution: The universities implemented AI-powered digital assistants to provide 24/7 multilingual support and guide students through admissions processes.
Results: Engagement increased significantly, with 52% of assisted applicants accepted at Krannert and over 260 staff hours saved per month at Rockhurst.
All the lessons I applied:
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Pick the best customer – Focused on two universities with measurable results.
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Ask about the situation, solution, and results – Summarized these key elements into single sentences.
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Turn transcript into outline – Condensed the original case study into four concise sentences.
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Write for clarity and impact – Used simple, active sentences that highlight benefits and outcomes.
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Keep the title – Preserved the original to maintain continuity with the source.
Thanks Alan sir, Skillshare and IBM
Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended ever, referred to the case study for educational purposes only.