Dear fellow Ychallengers,

It has been raining heavily in Singapore yet the energy emitted from our discussions with new Ychallengers is more than able to counter balance the misty and moody atmosphere that the rain brings. And so, we’ve managed to meet half of potential new Ychallengers from very different backgrounds with diverse characteristics, leadership, working styles, and aspirations save a common thread: a vision to build a bridge between Vietnamese business and talented youth in Vietnam and beyond. Not to our surprise, many sessions have turned out to be more on how to make Ychallenge 2012 better rather than a simple narration of what you and I did in the past. Still, it is very delighted for us to meet old and new faces, some of whom have been with us since the very first days of Ysummit 2010 and Ychallenge 2011, showing us where we are lacking and how we can move forward together. That is the essence of Yspirit and the manifest of why we need each other.

So, let’s see how a dedicated team to participant relations can enrich our Ychallengers’ experience this year and what difference Ychallenge team from Hanoi can make to our circle of Ychallengers in the capital.

Even if some of you won’t be working closely with us to organize this year competition, stay with us because Ychallenge is a child who needs constant feeding and nurturing. Don’t stay tuned, give us a shout any time you have an idea on how to raise this child better.
The floor is yours to dance. The future is ours to create.

Cheerios,
Connect. Empower. Inspire.
Ychallenge 2012 Project

Ychallenge 2012 Fellowship Recruitment 

NOTE: Your location does not matter much as long as you want to be part of our Ychallenge’s vision and make things happen, however, priority will be given to those currently staying in Singapore or Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). 

Dear Ychallengers,

Christmas was around its corner with its loving warmth while we gathered on a sunny Sunday morning at 116-118 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St. on the eighteen of December to be impressed by the short and sweet presentations from our 4 Champions and then engaged in the insightful and inspiring sharing from the passionate speakers during the panel discussion. Many people from different backgrounds and interests (business people, students, working professionals, media, families of contestants etc…) were there with us to share a vision – to build a playground and a lively connections between Vietnamese businesses and young talents local and overseas.

Ychallenge 2011 has made this vision closer to reality by enabling a channel for the 8 Finalists to convince the management at top corporations in Vietnam that we youth are serious about making an impact and we can do it, with passion and with what we’ve learnt. On the other side of the coin, Ychallenge 2011 also proves that management at top corporations are very open to listening to us and supportive in providing opportunities for us to get real-life experience, to contribute while growing ourselves into more able men and women. 

Well, in the end…

Team Real Deal has impressed the management from Becamex IDC with their comprehensive critiques of the current innovative master plan of Binh Duong New City together with their recommendation PERM to ensure the city grow sustainabily in the future.

Team IIPA has successfully convinced the management from PNJ with their detailed implementation plan to improve the launch campaign of Yabling including utilizing mobile apps for more interactions among end users of the products.

DARTeam has left the meeting room at Vinamilk headquarter in District 7 with a clear plan to bring Vfresh fruit juice to kids supported by hard figures and carefull considerations together with a lovely and colorful commercial ads, ready for implementation.

And Giành Chiến Thắng has truly won the hearts of the management at VNG with their engaging presentation on their proposed I square strategy with the suggestion to deploy tag to improve features for Zing Ads, making the service more relevant to users. 

Points are taken. Ideas are absorbed and challenged. Feedback are considered. And most of people involved have thought the whole journey is useful and eye-opening to some extent.  

And yet, as intended, the event is much less about honoring the Champion or expressing condolence to the Runner-up because at the very least, we all take home the EXPERIENCE, which we hope, a lasting one. 

Ychallenge was a DREAM. And when many people dream together, it has become a REALITY. Congratulations and thank you, everyone who has been with us on this journey!

See you again, very soon! 

Until then, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Keep up Yspirit!

Cheerios,

Ychallenge 2011 Team 

Here, smiling and taking pictures together to perserve some moments of high spirit to keep us going forward to 2012 with more challenges – the ones we create for ourselves and the ones we help others solve.

http://www.thanhnien.com.vn/pages/20111215/khoi-dong-vong-chung-ket-thach-thuc-tre-ychallenge-2011.aspx

After rounds and hours working with Ychallenge 2011 as an excellent Judge and Case Writer, Assoc. Prof. Adel Dimian has kindly accepted our invitation to be on Ychallenge’s Board of Advisors so as to travel with us in the long journey to come!

http://yplatform.vn/ychallenge/advisors

Dr. Adel Dimian Associate Professor of Strategic Management (Practice), Singapore Management University Former Vice President, 3M Health Information Systems   Adel F Dimian is Practice Associate Professor of Management in the Lee Kong Chian School of Business. He recently joined SMU after serving nearly 19 years with 3M in varied and increasing responsibilities in technical and business management for worldwide.  A talented scientist he was awarded 9 patents for novel chemistry solutions. He is a certified six sigma black belt and master black belt. Adel spent 3 years based in Singapore as a regional business development manager responsible for 3M’s Asia electronics portfolio. Prior to moving back to Singapore and joining SMU, he was appointed vice president and general manager for 3M’s healthcare IT compliance business in New York City. Adel has worked in the healthcare, memory technology, commercial brand identity and graphic design, IT, and electronic market segments.  He received his formal education in the sciences, liberal arts, and business administration earning a BS, MS and PhD degrees in chemistry, and an MBA with honors from the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. His expertise involves strategy, innovation, process improvement and general management.

With the supports from Assoc. Prof. Adem Dimian, and the partnership with SMU Case Writing Initiative, we are looking forward to a more successful Ychallenge 2012, as well as more initiatives towards our vision.

Dear Ychallengers,

You may be wondering why we took so long to release this note… It is because it is so hard to announce that there will be only 8 teams to proceed to the final round after seeing all the hard work and efforts all teams put in during those hectic and stressful 24-hours at NUS Business School last weekend 03-04 December 2011

We understand there are still a lot of shortcomings that we need to take into consideration in order to make your experiences during 24-hour challenge more comfortable and memorable. Yet, we believe that you all have had a fun time cracking the case within the tight schedule and mid-night craving for food as well as enjoy challenges answering probing and intriguing questions from our committed Board of Judges. The weather may not be so supporting with the prolonged rain. The rooms may be a little bit too cold without “proper” place to sleep. The food may be a bit dull sometimes…. and a lot more, you name it…….. Yet despite all of that, the 20 teams have proved their perseverance, academic excellence as well as creativity and business insights to come up with proposals that awe the audience on Sunday, the fourth of December 2011….

But anyway, let’s not prolong this moment any further… Let’s put our hands together to welcome the Eight whose presentations shone above all with, perhaps, a little bit sharper in analysis or more comprehensive in their approach or articulate in their delivery of the content and answering questions… The Eight are:

VNG Case: VMA & Giành Chiến Thắng

Vinamilk Case: Apex Consulting Group & DARTeam

PNJ Case: Lee Consultancy & IIPA

Becamex Case: Real Deal & Chilling Chili Blondies

During the next few days, our case partners will review the proposed approach the Eight having delivered during 24-hour challenge and send them additional requests to work on until the final presentation day in front of the management on 17 December. The Eight will also be assigned with a buddy who can help them fine-tune the proposals along the way…

Let’s also take this opportunity to sincerely recognize the commitment and generous support from our Board of Judges from diverse fields of expertise and experiences who have spent their Sunday with us to enhance our learning experiences challenging us think deeper into the issues… Thank you very much…

Assoc. Prof Adel Dimian

Associate Professor of Strategic Management (Practice), Singapore Management University

Former Vice President, 3M Health Information Systems

Mr. Albert Antoine

Associate Director, Antony Consulting Pte. Ltd.

Assoc. Prof Eric Tachibana 

Adjunct Associate Professor, National University of Singapore

Vice President, Strategy and Business Development,  

Merrill Lynch Singapore

Mr. Enric Casals Bufau

Senior Team Leader, Monitor Consulting Group

Mr. Kevin Sproule

Senior Case Writer – Singapore Management University (Case Writing Initiative)

Mr. Olivier Nguyen-Khac

Vice President, UOB Venture Management

Prof Wong Poh Kam

Professor, National University of Singapore

Director, NUS Entrepreneurship Centre

And to everyone: Christmas with its loving atmosphere is around but don’t forget that we all have a DATE in the middle of this festive month in the buzzling city of Saigon for all Ychallengers to gather together in meaningful discussion with potential supporters from the business community on how to move forward from here and of course, to witness the show case of the 4 winning teams!

See you soon!

Ychallenge 2011 Team | Yplatform

Dear our beloved Ychallengers,

The Ychallenge has come over 1/3 of its journey, and we know that you have put a lot of efforts in joining with us from Preliminary Round. 

With 135 Teams (close to 600 participants) our competition is probably the biggest & most competitive business case competition that I’ve ever known.

And as an organizers, we are very happy to have your team participation, and we believe that you deserve a big “pad” on your shoulder, and we hope that you have learned much since the beginning.

For the 20 Teams going to Semi-Final, congratulations!

For the rest of the teams, we’re looking to see you in our future Ychallenge event, and to the final round of its.

For those reason, we’d like to publish the Top#50 Teams as a recognition to their supports, efforts, and dedicated works on the Preliminary Round.

And yes, we may contact you for our future project, so keep in touch

From T#31-T#50  (Not according to any particular order)

As One—-HCMC

ATHENARIS—-HCMC

Caselicious—-Singapore

D2D—-HCMC

DAV—-Hanoi

FT Team—-Hanoi

HACKers—-Hanoi

Happy—-HCMC

HCN—-Hanoi

Ministry Of Awesome—-HCMC

Pie-Hana—-Hanoi

RABI—-HCMC

Sparkatus—-Singapore

The Bee—-Hanoi

TNT—-Singapore

U plus—-Hanoi

Y03—-Hanoi

Y16—-HCMC

YTalents—-HCMC

ZONERs—-HCMC

From T#21-T#30  (Not according to any particular order)

Team’s Name—-Location

221—-Hanoi

Excel Consulting Group—-HCMC

FINE—-Singapore

Ngon Lua Vang—-Singapore

Picker Hunter—-HCMC

Quartet—-Singapore

Synergy—-Singapore

The LOTUS—-Hanoi

TWAG—-Singapore

Y01—-Hanoi

20 SEMI-FINALISTS: (not according to any particular order)

1. Team UP, HCMC – Team leader: Vo Le Hoang Long

2. Team 4U, HCMC – Team leader: Lu Nguyen Phuc Thinh

3. Team POTATO, HCMC – Team leader: Nguyen Hoang Duong

4. Team AS ONE, HCMC – Team leader: Truong Minh Hieu

5. Team PUZZLE, HCMC – Team leader: Tran Thanh Bao Ngoc

6. Team BKA2, Hanoi – Team leader: Vu Phung Hung

7. Team INNOVATIVE, Hanoi – Team leader: Nguyen Manh Thi

8. Team DARTeam, Singapore – Team leader: Tran Anh Tuan, Daniel

9. Team CHILLING CHILI BLONDIE, Singapore – Team leader: Tran Anh Son

10. Team ACTION!, Singapore – Team leader: Trang Thi Hai Linh

11. Team IIPA, Singapore – Team leader: Nguyen Hoai Anh

12. Team BeBe, Singapore – Team leader: Nguyen Thanh Long Jake

13. Team VMA, Singapore – Team leader: Phan Thuy Duong

14. Team VIRTUOSA, Singapore – Team leader: Dang Thi Huong

15. Team LEE CONSULTANCY, Singapore – Team leader: Lee Han Cheng Edric

16. Team TAKE.OFF, Singapore – Team leader: Nguyen Thi Nguyet Minh

17. Team REAL DEAL, Singapore – Team leader: Tran Dinh Hoang

18.  Team APEX CONSULTING GROUP, Singapore – Team leader: Jovin Loh Run Wen

19. Team GIÀNH CHIẾN THẮNG, Singapore – Team leader: Ooi Kang Hao

20. Team THE JELLICLES, Singapore/HCMC – Team leader: Jason Nguyen

See you Ychallengers in the near future  

HL.

Ychallenge 2011

Dear our anxious Ychallengers,

We’ll keep it really short and sweet this time as we know that you are all waiting for this moment! Let’s put our hands together to welcome ALL 20 TEAMS TO PROCEED TO 24-HOUR CHALLENGE 2011,to be held at NUS Business School, Singapore on the 3rd and 4th of December 2011!!!

20 SEMI-FINALISTS: (not according to any particular order)

1. Team UP, HCMC – Team leader: Vo Le Hoang Long

2. Team 4U, HCMC – Team leader: Lu Nguyen Phuc Thinh

3. Team POTATO, HCMC – Team leader: Nguyen Hoang Duong

4. Team AS ONE, HCMC – Team leader: Truong Minh Hieu

5. Team PUZZLE, HCMC – Team leader: Tran Thanh Bao Ngoc

6. Team BKA2, Hanoi – Team leader: Vu Phung Hung

7. Team INNOVATIVE, Hanoi – Team leader: Nguyen Manh Thi

8. Team DARTeam, Singapore – Team leader: Tran Anh Tuan, Daniel

9. Team CHILLING CHILI BLONDIE, Singapore – Team leader: Tran Anh Son

10. Team ACTION!, Singapore – Team leader: Trang Thi Hai Linh

11. Team IIPA, Singapore – Team leader: Nguyen Hoai Anh

12. Team BeBe, Singapore – Team leader: Nguyen Thanh Long Jake

13. Team VMA, Singapore – Team leader: Phan Thuy Duong

14. Team VIRTUOSA, Singapore – Team leader: Dang Thi Huong

15. Team LEE CONSULTANCY, Singapore – Team leader: Lee Han Cheng Edric

16. Team TAKE.OFF, Singapore – Team leader: Nguyen Thi Nguyet Minh

17. Team REAL DEAL, Singapore – Team leader: Tran Dinh Hoang

18.  Team APEX CONSULTING GROUP, Singapore – Team leader: Jovin Loh Run Wen

19. Team GIÀNH CHIẾN THẮNG, Singapore – Team leader: Ooi Kang Hao

20. Team THE JELLICLES, Singapore/HCMC – Team leader: Jason Nguyen

Let also take this opportunity to thank our BOARD OF JUDGES, who have come together to support Ychallenge from all around the world. Thank you very much for your time, commitment and valuable comments to the teams…

Dr. Bui Van Dao

President, Floating Windfarm Inc.

Former Adjunct Professor, Civil Engineering Department, University of Oklahoma

Dr. Don D. Nguyen

Innovative Scientist & Senior Engineer, Compass Water Solution

Mr. Hien Le

Senior Manager at Deloitte LLP

Mr. Hoang Thong Lap

President, Lap T. Hoang and Associates, LLC.

Former Director of Traffic Engineering & Operations, Florida Department of Transportation

Dr. Le Van Ut

Postdoctoral researcher, University of Oulu, Finland

Prof. Loek Hopstaken

Advisory Board Chairman, ERC Institute Vietnam

Mr. Murli Ravi

Associate Director – Deputy Head (South Asia), JAFCO Asia

Mr. Nguyen Son Nam

Director at the International Division – Lombard Odier & Cie

Mr. Olivier Nguyen-Khac

Vice President, UOB Venture Management

Mr. Pham Phu Khoi

Director – Vietnam Head, Investment Banking Group, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

***

Congratulations to all the hard work and creativity! Further instructions on how to proceed to the next round will be sent to respective teams shortly via emails! We are looking forward to welcoming you this December in Singapore, especially those coming from HCMC and Hanoi!!!

Stay tuned… as new challenges are coming up….!!!

NG.

Ychallenge 2011

Hi all Ychallengers!

We meet again 😉

As most of our contestants are busy “cracking” their heads with Prelim Case about ML1, we would like to share with you some information on the APA refrence style that we are using for our competition format.

(Note: Ychallenge has its own writting format requirements but adopted the reference style from APA)

In a very short summary, APA reference style has following appearance:

1. This is how the citations look like in your content:

“Prevalence rates of antenatal major and minor depression have been estimated in community-based studies to range from 7% to 15% of all pregnancies” (Grote, Swartz, Geibel & Zuckoff, 2009, para. 2).

Or:

Arnett (2000, as cited in Claiborne & Drewery, 2010) suggests there is an emerging adult stage in the lifespan of humans, covering young people between the ages of 18 and 25 years

2. This is how the references look like in your bibliography:

Krause, K.-L., Bochner, S., & Duchesne, S. (2006). Educational psychology for learning and teaching (2nd ed.). South Melbourne, Vic., Australia: Thomson.

Or:

Will, R. J. (2002). The characteristic symphony in the age of Haydn and Beethoven [Ebrary Reader version]. Retrieved from Ebrary database.

Or:

World Health Organization. (2008) WHO global report on falls prevention in older age. Geneva, Switzerland: Author.

For the complete & comprehensive guideline on APA reference style please refer to:

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/study/guides/apa.shtml

or

http://library.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/referencing/apa.pdf

Please do notice that for Ychallenge 2011 text format, we have the following requirements:

• 1.5 line spacing on A4-sized paper (21 cm x 29.7 cm / 8.27 inches x 11.69 inches)
• 2.54 cm (1 inch) margins on all sides.
• Using 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
• Solution content is within 2 A4 pages.
• Reference list & all other supporting items are in an additional Appendix (2 pages maximum).
• Include Team Name and the full names of all team members in the file content (not counted in the “pages” mentioned above).

Kindly refer to our website for more details on this submission requirement, the website information & this note served as fundamental basics for our Ychallenge competition requirements.

http://www.yplatform.vn/ychallenge/rules-and-regulations

If you have any question, feel free to ask us here, or email us at ychallenge.submit@yplatform.vn

Wish you all the best for the competition! 

Ychallenge 2011 Team | Yplatform