7th National Competition for Managers (NCM 2023)

Future is already here and it is Digital.

No matter what organisation we represent and what function we work for, we are experiencing and are likely to experience rapid digitalisation of processes and smarter ways to work.

This transition would be faster than any before and would be highly disruptive too. Many business models would cease to exist and many new ways of work would flourish. There would be challenges and opportunities galore and it all depends on how proactive organisations are in seizing them.

Production lines and service processes are being increasingly robotised with greater emphasis on quality of product and delivery.

Financial tools and processes are undergoing a radical change to keep up with the opportunities offered by Blockchain Technologies and Digital ways of transacting.

Supply Chains are increasingly being made more efficient due to use of AI and Machine Learning and Marketing and Sales being made efficient through advanced Data Analytics

Different HR functions have been automized and have led to precision hiring, right training and Development and even upskilling.

The participating Teams would be expected to share their Digitisation journeys in their functions and organisations with a clear focus on enumerating

Benefits of savings in terms costs and efforts
Productivity and quality
Scalability
Long term achievement of organisational objectives
Sustainable path to future endeavors

Nominate teams from across functions who are working on various projects of Digitisation in their processes and function.

The Format

Personal presentation for 10 minutes to the jury followed by Q&A from them.
Two teams per category per region to be shortlisted for the Grand Finale.

Evaluation Criteria

Clarity and substance of presentation
Teamwork and synergy in presentation
Contribution to effective managerial thinking and performance
Ability to communicate with and respond to questions effectively from the judging panel
Suggestion - Participant are suggested to keep the PPT upto 10 slides

Eligibility Criteria

A two-member team of executives from the same organisation is eligible to participate
Organisations / Institutions are also free to nominate as many as teams as they wish

How do you Benefit

Interact with the bright and talented contenders who they compete with in a highly stimulating environment
Build leadership qualities, hone 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
An opportunity to interact, and learn from the reviews and inputs of an eminent jury comprising luminaries from academia, the corporate world, management consulting, and the media etc.

Date of the Competition (Online)

Regional Round 1	17th February 2023
Regional Round 2	28th February 2023
GRAND FINALE (Online)	3rd March 2023

Top three teams in each Category would be awarded with trophies and certificates.

Participation Fee

No. of Teams	AIMA / LMA Members	Non- Members	Academician
1 Team	Rs 32,000 Per Team	Rs 33,000 Per Team	Rs 20,000 Per Team
1 Team	Rs 31,000 Per Team	Rs 32,000 Per Team
1 Team	Rs 30,000 Per Team	Rs 31,000 Per Team

Terms and conditions:

GST will be charged extra
AIMA GSTIN No. 07AAATA1644A1ZH AIMA PAN No.: AAATA 1644 A
Registration will only be confirmed on receipt of participation fee
The fee paid is non-refundable/non-adjustable, though participation by a substitute is allowed
Each team will be required to send the mandatory non-refundable entry fee, along with the registration form
The fee should be sent by a crossed demand draft/cheque in favour of All India Management Association, New Delhi
For online registration, please visit www.aima.in

Past Winners

Year	PSU	Private
2022	IOCL	Ashok Leyland
2021	BPCL	TCIL
2020	GAIL India Ltd	Cholamadalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd
2019	NTPC	Ashok Leyland
2018	Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd	Ashok Leyland