Background The Annual MMA Women Managers' Convention is a celebration of the spirit of women and the many diverse roles women play. Every year, the theme of the convention has revolved around the evolving role and needs of today's women. The event creates a platform for women across different walks of life to come together, share their thoughts, opinions, insights and experiences. What binds these women is the urge to excel in their respective fields, be it as business leaders, entrepreneurs, thinkers, artists or policymakers. The focus of the convention is to inspire and guide women to grow in every area of their life. As a prelude to Women Managers' Convention, a competition is conducted every year where women managers are invited to present papers on the theme of the Convention. The papers and presentations are judged by a panel of eminent jury and the winner is awarded the “Outstanding Woman Manager of the Year” award at the Women Managers' Convention.
The Platform Each year in March, MMA celebrates International Women’s Day with an Event that offers an opportunity to reflect on progress made, call for change and celebrate acts of courage and determination by women who have played extraordinary roles. More recently, the burdens on women have become heavier, owing to the pandemic. Millions of people the world over have adjusted to a new normal. We’ve turned homes into offices and schools, locked in, all while trying to keep a virus at bay, and making sure our families feel safe and supported. If human behavior tells us anything, it’s that Amma, Mama or Mom is handling most of this work. The result is a non-stop, high-stakes juggling act. Today there is some light at the end of the Covid tunnel, and we are here to explore what awaits! How do we march ahead, rise to the occasion to aspire for greatness.
Competition Perspectives t The new normal begs the question if women are to successfully navigate this new world, what’s it going
to take? t What will this new wave of change mean for the woman of today? t Have external restrictions truly gone down and how do they compare against self-imposed restrictions
for the urban woman? t Do women need multiple careers in a lifetime in order to thrive?
Expectations from participants t Present viewpoints relevant to the theme t Participate with a competitive spirit t Learn from others' points of view t Demonstrate talent, knowledge and experience acquired over the years t Establish creativity and professional excellence in the presentation
Eligibility Women managers under the age of 58 years (as on 1 January 2022) are eligible to enter this competition (not a team event - only individual).
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Last date for registration and submission of written presentation is Friday, 18th March 2022. Click here for REGISTRATION.
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Participant is required to submit e-copy of the written presentation on the theme of the convention “MARCHING AHEAD - Inspire Change in Human Kind” - in not exceeding 2000 words. The written presentation must by uploaded while registering for the competition using the above link.
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In case of any difficulty in submission online, written presentation may be mailed to mma@mmachennai.org on or before Friday, 18th March 2022.
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Participants are to make the presentations, written and oral, based on innovative ideas backed by research and analysis of data from pertinent sources, both primary and secondary, including experiences from her own organisation (wherever applicable).
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Participants who submit the written presentations as per the guidelines will be invited to make a oral presentation before a panel of jury on Thursday, 24th March 2022.
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The written paper should contain the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
An Introduction / Executive Summary A synopsis of the paper Your views on the topic, examples, case studies, illustrations Conclusion A bibliography (references) must be attached with the paper
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The paper should be based on original research and analysis of data from pertinent sources, both primary and secondary, including the participant's own organization wherever applicable. References wherever applicable must be suitably acknowledged.
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A jury of eminent persons from the corporate world and the academic field will evaluate the written papers and the oral presentations. Participants will be called upon individually to make the oral presentation before the panel of jury on Thursday, 24th March 2022 at MMA Management Center, No. 240, Pathari Road (Off Anna Salai), Chennai - 600 006. Time allowed for oral presentation is 10 minutes followed by interaction with the jury members.
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The jury will evaluate the oral presentation and choose the “MMA Outstanding Woman Manager of the Year 2022” based on the scores of their evaluation of both written and oral presentation. Results shall be announced on the same day. If any of the jury member is from the same organization as that of the participants, the concerned jury will abstain from judging their presentation.
General Instruction The cover of the paper must clearly specify the Competition Theme, Name of the Participant, Organization, Address, Contact Number and Email id. o Any number of contestants can participate from one organisation o Last date for registration & submission of written presentation is Friday, 18th March 2022 o Competition would be held in person at the MMA Management Center on Thursday, 24th March 2022
Entry Fee Members of MMA - ` 1,500 (including 18% GST) Non-Members - ` 2,000 (including 18% GST) Participants will be required to remit the mandatory non-refundable entry fee prior to the competition. Mode of Payment: Pay through DD/Cheque drawn in favour of 'Madras Management Association' payable at Chennai or online through NEFT/RTGS as per Bank details for NEFT/RTGS given below: Beneficiary: Madras Management Association Bank & Branch: Axis Bank Ltd, Anna Salai Account No.: 082010100139724, IFSC: UTIB0000168 GSTN: 33AAATM5522B1Z7
MMA Outstanding Woman Manager of the Year Award A cash award of ` 20,000, a trophy and a Certificate - “MMA Outstanding Woman Manager of the Year 2022” will be awarded at the Women Managers' Convention scheduled on Saturday, 26th March 2022.
WINNERS OF EARLIER ‘OUTSTANDING WOMAN MANAGER COMPETITION’ FELICITATED IN PREVIOUS YEARS 2021 : Ms Ramya Narasimhan Talent Development Lead, Tata Consultancy Services 2020 : Ms Subharanjani Vadivelu Consultant, Tata Consultancy Services 2019 : Ms Nitya Vasudevan Senior Manager - New Initiatives, Cholamandalam Investments and Finance Company Ltd 2018 : Ms Sandhiya Thiruvengadam Assistant Manager, Tata Consultancy Services 2017 : Ms Srjana Balraj Senior Consultant, Tata Consultancy Services 2016 : Ms Nishanthi Grashia S Senior Consultant, Tractors And Farm Equipment Ltd 2015 : Ms Divya V Manager-L&D, Tube Investments of India Ltd 2014 : Ms A Anga Magesh Engineering Manager, Alcatel – Lucent India Ltd 2013 : Ms Sunitha Prasad Associate Consultant, Tata Consultancy Services
2011 : Ms Sumathi R D Associate Vice President, Tata Consultancy Services 2010 : Ms Namrta Dhar National Marketing Manager, Heidelberg India Pvt Ltd 2009 : Ms Asha Mathen Vice President, Deutsche Bank 2008 : Ms Srividya Bharathi Asst Vice President, ABN AMRO Central Enterprise Services Pvt Ltd 2007 : Ms Kavita Narsimhan Manager - PCG, DBS Cholamandalam Distribution Ltd 2006 : Ms V G Booma Dy Chief Personnel Officer, Integral Coach Factory 2005 : Ms Jayashree Vaidhyanathan Director & BU Head, HCL Technologies 2004 : Ms Rajini Seshadri Principal Consultant, Tata Consultancy Services 2003 : Ms Aruna Rangachar Director, Interspice Biotech Pvt Ltd 2002 : Ms Vasuda Narasimhan ITC Limited
2012 : Ms Suganya S Senior Manager, Insurance BU, CTS
About MMA Madras Management Association (MMA) was established in 1956 with the objective of promoting management education, training and development activities in this part of the country. The vision of MMA is: “To be the fountainhead of world-class management excellence in India.” With over 8000 corporate houses, professionals, academics and executives as members, MMA fosters and nurtures management expertise by combining Indian ethos with global management thoughts and practices. Every year, MMA organizes about 750 executive development activities, including seminars for top management. Since March 2021, MMA has organised a wide range of online events, online, hybrid and physical, reaching over 3.5 lakh participants, which by itself has been very satisfying. Madras Management Association is the largest affiliate member of All India Management Association (AIMA). It has been adjudged the Best Management Association in India by AIMA for twelve times in a row inlcuding for the year 2020-21. MMA has local chapters in Ambur, Attur, Erode, Hosur, Namakkal, Salem, Sri City, Trichy and Puducherry. Apart from corporate leaders, MMA Managing Committee also includes as members the Vice Chancellors of Madras University and Anna University, the Directors of IIT Madras and IFMR, and the Chief Secretary of Government of Tamil Nadu.
For details please contact by mail mma@mmachennai.org or call Gp Capt (Dr) R Venkataraman [94447 00068] R Sathish Kumar @ 9677077700 / Kaushik [63746 03433] give a missed call to 97899 60398 Madras Management Association Management Center | No.240, Pathari Road (Off Anna Salai) | Chennai 6