All India Management Association has been organizing the National Competition for Young Managers (NCYM) annually since 1974, with a view to recognize competitive excellence among young managers and by providing them an unparalleled opportunity to hone their analytical, creative thinking, problem solving, team working and leadership skills in a national-level competitive setting. The competition has continued to gain in strength and popularity year after year, and corporate organizations have recognized its value as a useful tool to groom their young managerial talent for higher responsibilities. The NCYM today is one of the foremost and hugely popular pan India National-level Competition meant exclusively for the young managers working in public and private sector organizations in business and industry. The competition brings disparate teams of young executives from the corporate world on a common platform to research, analyze, discuss and deliberate on a theme of contemporary managerial interest and national significance.

Beyond Profit - The Young Manager as a Sustainable and Inclusive Strategist

The definition of business success is evolving, no longer defined solely by profit margins, but by purpose, sustainability, and inclusion. As ESG imperatives, stakeholder capitalism, and social license to operate grow stronger, young managers must become value creators beyond the balance sheet. This theme challenges participants to explore how sustainability and inclusivity can be woven into strategy, not as compliance checkboxes, but as drivers of competitive differentiation and long-term resilience. The future belongs to organizations that don’t just do well but also do good, and this generation of managers must lead that shift. NCYM will serve as a platform for aspiring and seasoned leaders alike, highlighting the indispensable role of young managers as sustainable and inclusive strategist and steering organizations towards a brighter future.

We welcome hearing about how young managers in your organization are taking the lead to seize emerging opportunities to help steer the organization towards success, keeping in mind that the presentation should not exceed 10 slides. It's important to consider the limitations of presenting in such a concise format. With only 10 slides, it may be challenging to cover all aspects comprehensively. Therefore, it's essential to prioritize the most critical aspects and ensure that they are presented clearly and concisely. To make the most of the limited slide count, it may be helpful to focus on the most significant impact areas and show how they relate to your organization's transformation journey. Additionally, it's important to ensure that the presentation has a clear flow and is easy for the audience to follow. Overall, while 10 slides may present some limitations, with thoughtful planning and prioritization, you can effectively showcase how young managers in your organization are seizing emerging opportunities and driving the organization towards success.

•  Interact with the bright and talented contenders who they compete with in a highly stimulating environment
•  Build leadership qualities, hone their presentation skills and learn to work as a team
•  Gain a broader perspective into the strategic and tactical aspects of the business environment they work in

The Competition would be held under two segments – (1) PSU and (2) Private & Academia

Teams will present their pitches before the panel of judges during the regional rounds. Subsequently, the Jury will identify top-performing teams from each segment to compete in the Finale.

Each team will be allocated a total of 15 minutes for their oral presentation. Following this, the panel of judges will engage in a question-and-answer session. It is compulsory for all team members to actively participate in delivering the presentation. During the initial 13 minutes of the presentation, teams will receive a reminder indicating
the remaining 2 minutes to conclude. Any team exceeding the allocated time limit of 15 minutes will incur negative marking.

A team consisting of 3 executives, all under the age of 40 as of January 1, 2025, qualifies for participation. The team must exclusively represent an organization. Furthermore, organizations have the freedom to nominate as many teams as they desire.

Top three teams in each segment would be awarded trophies & certificates.

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• The program would be conducted digitally on a secured platform meeting the security measures as suggested by CERT-IN and MHA Advisories.
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