CB students secure victory in Project Management Case Competition 2024
PM Experts, a team of five CB students, beat over 50 entries from various local universities and won the Best Project Award in the Project Management Case Competition 2024.
The competition was organised by Project Management Institute (PMI) Hong Kong Chapter to train and develop young project managers, and to bring awareness and knowledge of best practices in project management to students and the public. More than 150 undergraduates from local tertiary education institutions joined the competition this year and submitted their project proposals and project plans in early March. Eventually, PM Experts won the Best Project Award after presenting their project ideas to the judges in late March.
(From left) Cheuk-yi Lau, Cecila Lau, Mr Albert Leung (VP Awards of PMI Hong Kong), Amme Woo, Queenie Wong and Hung-ying Wong
Members of the winning team, namely Hung-ying Wong (BBA Business Analysis & Global Operations Management), Cecila Lau (BBA Marketing and Global Operations Management), Amme Woo (BBA Global Business & Global Operations Management), Cheuk-yi Lau and Queenie Wong (both BBA Global Operations Management), will be representing Hong Kong to compete in the regional competition in June.
Cecila expressed her excitement and pride at receiving the Best Project Award. She described the competition as an invaluable experience that allowed her to showcase her project management skills and gain a profound understanding of resource organisation and planning to achieve specific goals. She extended her gratitude to PMI, saying, “I am grateful beyond words for PMI's unwavering support. I look forward to leveraging this experience to further enhance my skills and make a lasting impact in the field of project management."
Amme reflected on the invaluable experience the case competition provided, saying, “The workshop held during the competition and the extensive preparation our team undertook for the case, have deepened my understanding of project management and given me the privilege of engaging with esteemed professionals from PMI. The project management skills acquired through this case competition will greatly enhance my academic pursuits and contribute significantly to my future career.”
Cheuk-yi and Queenie described the Project Management Case Competition as an exhilarating experience that pushed the team to their limits. Cheuk-yi said, “We worked closely as a team, even staying up late and meeting tight deadlines forged an unbreakable bond. We overcame obstacles together and showcased our resilience.” Queenie added, “It was truly an incredible experience that challenged us to apply our project management skills in a real-world scenario.”
PM Experts’s winning entry: a theme-based initiative about sustainability and technology