Opportunity brief
OJAC (On the Job Achiever's Contest) is a platform where young professionals and managers present innovative, real-world projects they have executed in their workplace. These projects are evaluated by senior industry leaders and esteemed academicians, who assess them on innovation, measurable business impact, problem-solving approach, and scalability.
The contest celebrates on-ground excellence, encouraging participants to demonstrate how they've driven improvements, solved complex challenges, or created value within their organizations
Guidelines for Participants:
- Eligibility and Team Structure:
- Open to managers who have led or been part of impactful projects in their organisations.
- Participation is allowed individually or in teams of up to 3 members.
- Event Structure:
- Round 1: Project summaries are reviewed; selected projects proceed to presentations.
- Deadline for Submission: 20th November.
- Round 2: Presentations (10 minutes) followed by Q&A with a panel of industry leaders.
- Final PPT should be submitted 2 to 3 days before the finale.
- Submission Requirements:
- Two-Page Summary: Submit a concise overview of your project, covering objectives, approach, results, and organisational impact. Flexibility in format is allowed.
- Presentation for Shortlisted Projects: Selected participants will be invited to present their projects in the final round.
- Evaluation Criteria:
- Impact: Contributions to organisational goals.
- Innovation: Original solutions or ideas.
- Scalability: Potential for broader application.
- Insights: Key takeaways beneficial to peers.
- Recognition:
- Winners receive "Best Project Award" and certificates from IIM Mumbai, along with the chance to network and showcase achievements.