2. Mission - 3 P’s
Practical, Peer to Peer learning culminating into Prosperous businesses.
Vision
To create a platform which fosters flow of business learnings from peers in the
network to help in mutual growth. A platform where members can bounce off
their business problems and crowd source the solutions based on the rich
experience of the peers.
3. Context
The Yi community is rich with members diversity in
Geography – 54 chapters across India
Thoughts – Aggressive or passive or balanced
Experience – 2 years to those with 20 years.
Given the above diversity and the inclusive ethos of the organisation there is abundance
of business learnings which members have picked up during their journey. This
platform enables sharing of these business learning with other members that not only
help’s the peers but also helps the person showcase their business acumen and
innovations.
The underlying theme of YIb is not to act as a pure networking platform, but act as an
enabler to solve peer problems based on own learning, that may result into showcasing
one’s business acumen and contributing to their own growth (professionally and
personally).
4. 01
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Member
Engagement
Peer to Peer
Learning
Case Study
Corporate
Learning
Casestudyanalysis– a casestudy to be sourced
eitherfrom themembers or from any institution, to
be evaluatedduringthe courseof YIbe session.
Members to be dividedina groupof 4 to 6 to
evaluatethe casefor 30 minutes andthen present
theiranalysisto the house.(Duration60 minutes)
Peerto PeerLearning-2 members to
be givena time slotof 3-5 minutes
eachto talk aboutan attributeof their
businessthat can be beneficialfor the
members. ( Duration15 minutes)
Awarenesssessionby a traineron
an issuevaluableto industryand
member base(Duration40 minutes).
Yibe - STRUCTURE
EntrepreneurshipChairisresponsiblefor
conductingthe affairsof theYIbe meetingsin
coordinationwithchapterLeadership.
5. LAUNCH SEQUENCE
CREATON AND CIRCULATION
OF AN OVERVIEW OF YIbe
COVERING GENERAL RULES OF
THE NETWORK, DOS AND
DONTS, OBJECTIVE OF THE
NETWORK
ENROLLING
MEMBERS ACROSS
THE CHAPTER FOR
YIbe SESSION
CONDUCT A
MEETING ATLEAST
ONCE IN 2
MONTHS FOR
REGULAR
ENGAGEMENT
ON COMPLETION
OF 10+ SIGN-
UPS, LAUNCH THE
NETWORK AND
INITIATE THE 1ST
MEETING
ORGANIZE CROSS
CHAPTER YIbe
SESSIONS TO
FURTHER
ENHANCE THE
VALUE OF
NETWORK
RUN THE
YIbe
SESSIONS
FOR A
PERIOD OF 4
MONTHS
BEFORE 1ST
REVIEW
6. Possible structure of a YiBE meeting
Ice Breaking
Depending upon the cohesiveness and size of the chapter, some small ice breaking activity for 30 to 40
minutes maybe conducted to open up the participants.
Yi Peer to Peer Learning
Pick 3-5 participants who would be given 3 minutes each to address the participants about some key
insider learnings about their products or services which can help them evaluate better. Selling of their
products should be strictly discouraged and focus should be on imparting key inside info about their
trades as to where people generally go wrong. For e.g. and automobile dealer should not talk about his
particular brand but may inform the members about how to negotiate better or what all are mere
marketing gimmicks and are not really worth as promoted.
7. Possible structure of a YiBE meeting
Group discussion on Case Studies – 45 mins
The core of the YiBE session could be discussion of real time business problems which people are facing to
help them solve it by the peers. The case studies can be created with regard to the ongoing challenges or be
crowd sourced from the members itself. It should be ensured that the case studies are practical and
relevant to the class of members present.
General and vague topics such as SME Listing, Scaling up etc should be avoided to provide in-depth and
practical learning. The idea should be that members take back learnings from the session which can be
easily implemented from next day. For e.g.
- A person wants to franchise to other city, enumerate 10 keys things to keep in mind before appointing
a franchisee.
- Your old accountant has gone rouge and has all the insider information about the company. What all steps
should you take to protect yourself.
8. Possible structure of a YiBE meeting
Group discussion on Case Studies – 45 mins
After the group has deliberated on the case study for 20-25 minutes then they may present their views to
the entire house in 2 mins so that cross referencing is possible and the best solution is created.
If the group has any person who can lead the entire group discussion (possibly entrepreneurship chair / co
chair) then he or she should sum up the views of the house. This would enable a comprehensive and
practical solution for the house. The idea should be to provide an implementable solution and not merely
theoretical.
Trainings – A corporate trainer/ subject matter expert relevant to the case study can be invited to provide
expert opinion on the topic . This will help in creating awareness and perspective of the members towards
the best practices of that particular topic
9. 01
Quarterly reviews
EC conducts a quarterly review of YIbe
members to understand and recommend
any positive/constructive actions that
could enhance the interaction between
members including conduct of activities
(online and offline), industry
representation etc, shout- outs
Formidable
Network
Attracting more members to sign
up and progress towards
building a nation-wide network
Cross Pollination
Cross pollination by ensuring that
YIbe members share their
activities and integrate on regular
interval.
Leverage National
Make this a key enabler for Future
of Relationships/ Business and
community building
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Attribute 1 Attribute 2 Attribute 3 Attribute 4
YIbe – Delving deeper
10. An inter-connected network that facilitates connect
● YIbe chapters are across industries/sub-industries and once the network expands, multiple YIbe
chapters can engage with each other for better connect.
● These chapters can work with CII and other industry bodies for promotion of common
interests, trade exchange, policy matters etc.
● YIbe chapters can hold talks with strategic industry partners and look at cross-border
business networks to collaborate with the help of G-20 and CAYE network
YIbe- ADVANTAGE
11. Do’s and Don'ts
DO’s Dont’s
Clearly establish the context of the event Avoid any specific company sales pitch
Highlight the possible outcomes
• Learning
• Sharing your experiences
• May result into networking
• Avoid direct business pitches
• Aggressive sales of ones product or services
should be discouraged.
Be punctual and start on time Shabby or casual dressing
May culminate over lunch or dinner to provide ample
opportunity to network
Not make it exclusive based on industry, turnover or
any other parameter
Create teams for enabling cohorts with the ultimate
objective of turning them into an inner circle
