BizGeist

DE-CRYPT:
(Quiz)
An interesting platform for young enthusiast minds to check their knowledge in the various fields of commerce and business. A wholesone quizzing session to check the risk taking ability of the participants.
Rules:
1. A team of 2 participants per school is allowed.
2. The quiz comprises of 2 preliminary rounds followed by a final round.
3. Decision of the quiz master will be binding.

Judgement Criteria:
Knowledge on various subjects like:-
Business awareness
General knowledge
Indian economy
Accountancy
Famous personalities

PITCHERS:
Aspiring entrepreneurs from different schools will pitch their business models to a panel of investors/judges and persuade them to invest money in their ideas.
" IS IT A MILLION DOLLAR IDEA?"
Rules:
1. Time Limit: 5-6mins
2. Number of Members: 2
3. Presentation: Your idea should be properly presented ( it should include SWAT analysis, capital required, etc )
4. Product: Your idea/product should be original. You must bring a prototype; it can be handmade or digital.

Judgement Criteria:
Originality
Creativity
Presentation/Content
Is the product Realistic?
Convincing Skills
Q-A

CONVO -QUOTE:
A forum where ideas will be exchanged . Where new thoughts will be developed and new approaches will be defined involving the group dynamics. The exchange of ideas in systematic and structured way will take place orally and each participant will get a chance to present their ideas.
Rules:
1. Participant from each school - 1
2. The topic will be chosen on the spot from the two topics given before.
3. Each participant should prepare for every topic.
4. Each participant will have 3 minutes to speak in the entire discussion .
5. Only 1 interjection/question will be allowed after every speech.
6. Participants can receive and respond to respectful but honest and
constructive feedback.
7. There will be an open group discussion for 15 minutes at the end and
participants will receive bonus points based on this.

Judgement Criteria:
Content
Reasoning ability
Creativity/out of the box thinking
Relevance to the topic
Eloquence and confidence

The annual commerce festival of Cambridge School Indirapuram is back on October 6th.

Brace Yourself
BizGeist 2015
See you tomorrow

EVENTS

[A] Product Development (PACK X)
RULES:
• No. of participants: 2
• Duration: 2hrs
• Teams are required to bring the waste material for the development of the product of their own choice.
• Teams must develop, pack and present the product on the spot.
• Some supplementary material will be provided on the spot through an appropriate method which must be included in the product.
• Use of electronic gadgets (except glue gun) shall not be permitted during the development of the product.
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA:
• Originality
• Creativity
• Visual appeal
• Innovation

[B] AD-MAD
RULES:
• Use of abusive or derogatory language will lead to disqualification.
• Number of participants-4.
• Duration: 2-3 minutes.
• In case participants exceed the time limit Judges will be free to disqualify the team.
• The host school shall not provide any prop. However, the team may us their own prop.
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA:
• Relevance to the topic.
• Originality
• Creativity
• Presentation
• Content
• Audience response
• Uniqueness
TOPICS (Any one):
• Car Jack
• Curtains
• Hearing Aid
• Bag
• Comb
• Hair gain tonic

[C] Quiz (CONOSCENZA)
Rules:
• 2 Participants from each school
• Use of internet/pre-prepared notes or any kind of informational aid once the quiz starts is strictly forbidden and will result in immediate disqualification
• Team names will be allotted by the host school
• In case of a tie in any round, tie-breakers shall decide the winner.
Modality: The Quiz will consist of two rounds.
The first round will be a written round. Teams that will clear this round
will advance final round.
The final round will be an audio-visual round.
The questions will comprise information related to the following-
Business Studies (XI), Accountancy (XII), Economics (XII Micro &
Macro), Business personalities, logos, major business events and general economic awareness.

[D] Power point presentation (ECONOMICS SYMPOSIUM)
Rules
• 2 participants from each School. One speaker and one interjector.
• Duration of presentation will be 3-5minutes.
• The team would not be allowed to read directly from the paper.
• The team may choose any one of the topics to express their views.
• All presentations must be saved on a CD or USB drive.
JUDGEMENT CRIETERIA
• Originality
• Use of graphics , sounds and videos
• Content
• Confidence
• Verbal skills
• Colour scheme and background
TOPICS:
• Population: Asset or threat for Indian growth.
• India’s vision 2020
• Is China’s loss India’s gain?
• Is India really shining?

Details of BIZGEIST - 2015

Date: 3rd November 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Venue: CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL, INDIRAPURAM

EVENTS
-PACK X ( Product development )
-AD MAD
-CONOSCENZA ( Quiz )
-ECONOMICS SYMPOSIUM ( PowerPoint Presentation )