I’ve always been drawn to being the host. The ability to organize an event and give the audience a chance to recognize the persistence of each participant is just so intriguing. I was always eager to take on initiatives that would allow me to engage with the audience and make the event an experience, so when the chance to host the Business Model Canvas Competition presented itself, I immediately said yes.

Learning Outcome 2- Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills: I had got the opportunity to write the script on that day itself and writing a script was by no means simple, especially when I had to rewrite and update most of the segments due to regular changes in those who participated or the flow of the event.  Wondering how to say the same words differently, “Wow, what a pitch!” kept my creative juices flowing while I wrote the script. Now give a huge round of applause for the following team. Repetition had to be avoided at all costs because I wanted to engage the audience in conversation rather than impose my will. As a result, during the event, I encountered difficult conditions like absentee participation, unforeseen events that changed the planned course, and more, which called for rapid thinking and quick adaption without even implying that there was a problem.

Learning Outcome 4- Show perseverance and commitment in CAS experience: Even though the event only lasted two hours, my dedication to making the Business Model Canvas Competition a success was evident during the only hour I spent writing, editing, and rewriting the script before the event. 

All in all, the Business Model Canvas Competition was a stimulating experience, and I’m happy that I selected it for my CAS.