Recognizing Managerial Excellence: Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders!
WHO WE ARE?
In a short span of 16 years, the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka) has achieved remarkable feats, amassing a dedicated membership of over 3,500 individuals representing a diverse spectrum of professions. CPM Sri Lanka has earned widespread acclaim for its unwavering commitment to delivering invaluable programs, eagerly anticipated by both its esteemed members and the dynamic business community. These programs serve as a wellspring of the latest and most cutting-edge insights for managers. Notably, CPM Sri Lanka’s international recognition extends to its active membership in the prestigious Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA) and conducting executive development programs in association with Indian Institute of Ahmadabad (IIMA) and Management Institute of Malaysia (MIM) cementing its position on the global stage.
INSPIRING LEADERSHIP, REWARDING EXCELLENCE
The CPM Management Leadership Excellence Awards aim to recognize and honour outstanding business leaders and corporate decision-makers who have effectively transformed their company or team's vision into a reality, driving growth and profitability. As a leading Professional Management Institute, CPM Sri Lanka is committed to promoting excellence in Best Management Practices. These awards will celebrate exemplary leadership qualities such as innovation, community service, brand building, diversification, management skills, and strategic acumen.
Managerial Leadership competencies
01. Demonstrating Visionary Leadership
Recognizes leaders who have successfully translated their vision into actionable strategies, resulting in significant organisational growth and profitability.
Key Characteristics
ü Clear Strategic Direction – Ability to articulate and implement a compelling long-term vision.
ü Transformational Impact – Drives meaningful change and business transformation.
ü Inspiring Others – Motivates teams and stakeholders toward a shared purpose.
ü Future-Oriented Thinking – Anticipates industry shifts and prepares proactively.
ü Purpose-Driven Leadership – Aligns vision with organisational values and societal impact.
02. Driving Innovation and Creativity
Celebrates leaders who have fostered a culture of innovation, leading to the development of new products, services, or processes that have significantly enhanced their organisation's competitive edge.
Key Characteristics
ü Idea Generation Culture – Fosters an environment that encourages creativity and experimentation.
ü Breakthrough Solutions – Introduces novel products, services, or processes with measurable impact.
ü Technology Integration – Leverages technology effectively to drive innovation.
ü Risk-Taking with Responsibility – Embraces calculated risks to challenge the status quo.
ü Continuous Improvement – Cultivates a mindset of learning and iterative enhancement.
03. Showcasing Community Service Orientation and/or Corporate Social Responsibility
Honours leaders who have made substantial contributions to community service and/or corporate social responsibility, demonstrating a commitment to social and environmental sustainability.
Key Characteristics
ü Sustainable/ESG Initiatives – Implements programs that address environmental, social and governance challenges.
ü Employee Involvement – Encourages staff participation in community and CSR projects.
ü Ethical Leadership – Prioritizes transparency, integrity, and fairness in business practices.
ü Positive Social Impact – Achieves tangible benefits for communities and stakeholders.
ü Long-Term Commitment – Demonstrates enduring dedication to CSR, beyond short-term gains.
04. Engaging in Brand Building and Achieving Marketing/Business Excellence
Recognizes leaders who have successfully built and enhanced their company's brand, creating a strong market presence and driving consumer engagement.
Key Characteristics
ü Distinct Brand Identity – Develops a clear and compelling brand positioning.
ü Customer-Centric Strategies – Puts consumer needs and experiences at the core.
ü Innovative Campaigns – Executes creative marketing strategies with high engagement.
ü Market Penetration Success – Achieves strong visibility and brand recall in target markets.
ü Reputation Management – Maintains trust and consistency across all brand touchpoints.
05. Enabling Diversification and Growth Strategy
Celebrate leaders who have effectively diversified their business operations, entered new markets or industries and achieved sustainable growth.
Key Characteristics
ü Strategic Expansion – Identifies and enters new markets or product segments with precision.
ü Revenue Stream Development – Creates multiple sources of income to enhance stability.
ü Agile Business Models – Adapts structure and offerings based on market dynamics.
ü Synergistic Investments – Makes acquisitions or partnerships that complement core operations.
ü Sustainable Growth Focus – Balances expansion with long-term value creation.
06. Exhibiting Exemplary Management Skills
Honours leaders who have demonstrated exceptional management skills, including team building, decision-making, and conflict resolution, leading to improved organisational performance.
Key Characteristics
ü People Empowerment – Builds cohesive, high-performing teams.
ü Decisiveness – Makes timely, informed decisions under pressure.
ü Emotional Intelligence – Manages interpersonal relationships with empathy and self-awareness.
ü Operational Efficiency – Streamlines processes and improves resource utilization.
ü Conflict Resolution – Handles disputes constructively to preserve collaboration.
07. Inspiring Strategic Leadership and Trend Capitalization
Recognizes leaders who have shown exceptional ability to formulate strategies and capitalize on emerging trends, ensuring their organisation's adaptability and long-term success.
Key Characteristics
ü Opportunity Recognition – Identifies and acts on emerging market trends ahead of competitors.
ü Strategic Agility – Rapidly adjusts strategies in response to change.
ü Data-Driven Decisions – Utilizes insights and analytics to guide strategic direction.
ü Vision Alignment – Ensures strategic plans reflect the organisation’s mission and vision.
ü Competitive Positioning – Builds advantage through proactive strategic moves.
importanCE for individuals and organisations
For Individuals:
- Recognition for Expertise
- Career Advancement
- Personal Branding & Prestige
- Motivation & Confidence Boost
- Networking Opportunities
For Organisations:
- Reputation & Credibility
- Employee Morale & Retention
- Competitive Advantage
- Validation of Best Practices
- Stakeholder Trust & Investor Confidence
EVALUATION PERIOD
01st January to 31st December 2024
ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATIONS
- Organisations could nominate their employees as applicants for the CPM Management Leadership Excellence Awards 2025. A separate nomination should be made for each individual application.
- All applications must be endorsed by a senior authority of the respective organisation—such as the CEO, Managing Director, General Manager, Director, or Head of Department—certifying the accuracy and authenticity of the information provided. Entrepreneurs and sole proprietors are required to submit a sworn affidavit attested by a licensed attorney or an All-Island Justice of Peace.
- Applicants are required to use the designated template applicable to their respective applicant category.
- Executive Director Level applicants should have a minimum of 15 years of total experience including 10 years of senior managerial experience as of 01st January 2024.
- Corporate Management Level applicants should have a minimum of 15 years of total experience including 05 years of senior managerial experience as of 01st January 2024.
- Applicants should be citizens of Sri Lanka.
- The nominated applicant should have a minimum of 12 months’ service in the organisation by the time of the entry review period.
- Applicants should have a substantial professional track record in their respective fields, demonstrating significant achievements and contributions to their organisations and industries.
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate high ethical standards and integrity in their professional conduct. They must not have been found guilty in any court of law, internal company inquiry, or other formal investigation. A duly signed declaration affirming this must be submitted as part of the application attested by the higher management.
- Eligible candidates include C-suite executives, department heads, entrepreneurs, business owners, innovators, change-makers, leaders in community development and corporate social responsibility (CSR), senior professionals from the public and non-profit sectors, academics, researchers, and other individuals with a proven record of significant achievements and impact.
Final Date for Registrations (Pre-registration required) 07th July 2025
Reports Guiding Session (Technical Information) 16th July 2025
Reports Submission 07th August 2025
Announcement of Winners (Except Overall Winners) 20th August 2025
Final Presentations for Selection of Overall Winners
for Executive Director Level(Physical) 21st August 2025
Registration for Awards Night 27th August 2025
Awards Night 03rd September 2025
GENERAL GUIDELINES
- Applicants must follow relevant templates for the report given by CPM Sri Lanka.
- Applicants should submit a report containing 750-1,000 words electronically by email attachment as a PDF version.
- Font used for all texts should be in Arial/Calibri/Times New Roman 12-point font. The main headings and the sub-headings should be bold.
- The page margins must be 01 inch from the top edge and a 01-inch margin on both sides and bottom of the page. All texts should be justified.
- The report of the applicant must be endorsed by the organisation’s Chairman/CEO/MD/Proprietor as true and correct (company rubber stamp/seal and signature). Applications submitted by entrepreneurs or sole proprietors must be accompanied by an affidavit attested by a Justice of the Peace (JP) or a qualified lawyer.
- The Report which does not adhere to the given template formats will be rejected. Application fee is non-refundable.
- Applicants who earn 61% or above marks, but not secure any such title will be recognized as the ‘Merit in CPM Management Leadership Excellence Awards 2025
- Applicants who earn 50% to 60% marks, but do not secure any such title will be recognized as the ‘Certificate of Recognition in CPM Management Leadership Excellence Awards 2025’
- Applicants who earn 49% or below marks will not be recognized.
EVALUATION PROCESS
Evaluation Criteria
Desk review of the report – 80%
Compliance of Deadline & Rules, Template, and other Instructions – 10%
Judges’ Decision – 10%
*Language of the evaluation process is English
REGISTRATION FEE
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Applicant Category |
Members |
Non-Members |
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Executive Director Level |
Rs.30,000/- |
Rs.40,000/- |
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Corporate Management Level |
Rs.20,000/- |
Rs.30,000/- |
*Each application will be charged separate application fee
PAYMENT OPTIONS
01. Payment by cheques;
Cheques should be drawn in favour of “The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka”
02. Payment by crediting Institute’s accounts;
Sampath Bank (any branch)
Acc. No.: 101 161 001 034
Account Name : The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka
SWIFT Code: BSAMLKLX
Bank Name: Sampath Bank PLC, Sri Lanka
Branch Name: Bambalapitiya (Colombo 04.)
Branch Code: 11
People’s Bank (any branch)
Acc. No.: 310 100 160 000 116
Account Name: The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka
SWIFT Code: PSBKLKLX
Bank Name: People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
Branch Name: Bambalapitiya (Colombo 04.)
Branch Code: 310
Information Security
The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka) assures the security of information provided by applicants. It will not be divulged to a third party unless for technical evaluation to a panel of judges. The judgers will adhere to the confidentiality of information ensured by CPM Sri Lanka.
AUTHORITY
The Panel of Judges will be the sole and final deciding authority regarding the evaluation procedures and the recipients of the awards.
COPYRIGHT © NOTICE
The CPM Management Leadership Excellence Awards 2025 detailed document is the intellectual property of the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka). Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of any part of this document is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from CPM Sri Lanka. All rights reserved.
Section A
Applicant category-01
Executive Director Level
At the CPM Management Leadership Excellence Awards, we honour individuals at the, Executive Director Level — including Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Managing Director (MD), and General Manager (GM) and Secretaries in Government Ministries/Departments/Authorities who exemplify outstanding leadership. These distinguished professionals are recognized for their transformative impact on their organisations and their ability to navigate through diverse and challenging circumstances. Their visionary leadership, strategic direction, and unwavering commitment to excellence serve as a benchmark in modern management.
TYPE OF AWARDS
1. Overall Gold, Silver and Bronze Winners
2. 07 awardees each under the Winner, 1st Runner-up, and 2nd Runner-up under Seven Managerial Competencies.
3. 10 awardees each under the Winner, 1st Runner-up, and 2nd Runner-up under Sector Awards
4. 10 awardees each under the Winner, 1st Runner-up, and 2nd Runner-up under special awards
TYPE OF SECTORS
01. Banking
1.1 Banking (Public Sector)
1.2 Banking (Private Sector)
02. Finance & Leasing
2.1 Finance & Leasing (Public Sector)
2.2 Finance & Leasing (Private Sector)
03. Insurance
3.1 Insurance (Public Sector)
3.2 Insurance (Private Sector)
04. Healthcare
4.1 Hospitals & Medical Laboratories
4.2 Pharmaceuticals
4.3 Equipment & Accessories
05. Hospitality & Tourism
5.1 Hotels & Resorts
5.2 Services
5.3 Entertainment, Events and Recreation
06. Manufacturing
6.1 Food & Beverage
6.2 Apparel & Garments
6.3 Printing & Publishing
6.4 Chemical, Ceramic and Glass
6.5 Electronics & Assembly
6.6 Tire and Rubber
6.7 Metal & Wood Furniture
07. Power and Energy
7.1 Renewable
7.2 Hydropower and Coal
7.3 Oil and Gas
08. Agriculture & Plantations
09. Construction, Condominium & Real Estates
10. IT & BPO Services
11. Other
(Any significant industry not listed above, subject to acceptance by the Panel of Judges)
TYPE OF SPECIAL AWARDS
01. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
02. Governance, Ethics & Risk Management
03. Sustainability & Circular Economy
04. Digital Literacy
05. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
06. Exports
07. Action-Based Research Projects
08. Industry Case Analysis
09. Media & Short Videos
10. Entrepreneurship & Start-Up
TEMPLATE OF THE REPORT FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEVEL
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Brief profile of the applicant |
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Total 05 marks |
1-2 Marks Average |
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3-4 Marks Good |
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5 Marks Very Good |
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Key challenges/situations emerged/faced during 2024 |
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Total 10 marks |
1-5 Marks Average |
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6-8 Marks Good |
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9-10 Marks Very Good |
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(Please describe the key challenges or situations you faced prior during 2024. Provide a brief comparison with the previous year or period to illustrate the context). |
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Managerial Leadership approach |
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Total 20 marks |
1-10 Marks Average |
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11-15 Marks Good |
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16-20 Marks Very Good |
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(Please provide a brief explanation of your managerial and leadership approach under each area, ensuring that your response does not exceed 50 words per section). |
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Demonstrating Visionary Leadership |
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Driving Innovation and Creativity |
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Showcasing Community Service Orientation and/or Corporate Social Responsibility |
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Engaging in Brand Building and Achieving Marketing/Business Excellence |
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Enabling Diversification and Growth Strategy |
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Exhibiting Exemplary Management Skills |
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Inspiring Strategic Leadership and Trend Capitalization |
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(Please explain/justify in brief as per the relevant characteristics). |
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Impact of managerial Leadership on Organisational Performance (Provide a minimum of three pieces of evidence) – Initiatives/Output/Outcome/Results/Highlight |
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(Clearly present three pieces of evidence as topmost category you prefer to recognize at the awards that indicate how your leadership has contributed get the business sustaining and growing) |
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Total 60 marks |
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Evidence 01- 20 marks |
1-10 Marks Average |
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11-15 Marks Good |
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16-20 Marks Very Good |
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Evidence 02- 20 marks |
1-10 Marks Average |
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11-15 Marks Good |
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16-20 Marks Very Good |
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Evidence 03- 20 marks |
1-10 Marks Average |
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11-15 Marks Good |
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16-20 Marks Very Good |
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Additional Supporting Aspects |
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Provide briefly overall organisational performance indicators such as growth rate, market volume, share, profitability etc. Include any other noteworthy elements that support the nomination – awards/public recognition/letters of recognition/event links/report/newspaper article/company annual report |
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Total 5 marks |
1-2 Marks Average |
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3-4 Marks Good |
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5 Marks Very Good |
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(This should be very brief and if required some annexures.) |
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Section B
Applicant category-02
Corporate Management Level
At the CPM Management Leadership Excellence Awards, the Corporate Management Level category acknowledges the second tier of executive leadership — the driving force leaders behind strategic execution and organisational performance. This includes roles such as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chief Marketing Officer CMO), Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Chief Risk Officer (CRO), Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Chief Innovation Officer (CINO), Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), Chief Data Officer (CDO), Chief Development Officer (CDO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Additional/Assistant General Manager (AGM), Deputy General Manager (DGM), Assistant/Additional Secretaries in Government Ministries/Departments/Authorities, Directors, and Heads of Departments or similar role.
TYPE OF AWARDS
01. Overall Gold, Silver and Bronze Winners
02. 36 awardees each under the Winner, 1st Runner-up, and 2nd Runner-up under Sector Awards
03. 10 awardees each under the Winner, 1st Runner-up, and 2nd Runner-up under special awards
04. Merit Awards
05. Certificate of Recognition
TYPE OF SECTORS
The Winner, 01st Runner-up and 02nd Runner-up, Merit and Certificate of Recognition winners will be recognized under each sector in line with seven main areas of awards.
01. Banking
1.1 Banking (Public Sector)
1.2 Banking (Private Sector)
02. Finance & Leasing
2.1 Finance & Leasing (Public Sector)
2.2 Finance & Leasing (Private Sector)
03. Insurance
3.1 Insurance (Public Sector)
3.2 Insurance (Private Sector)
04. Healthcare
4.1 Hospitals & Medical Laboratories
4.2 Pharmaceuticals
4.3 Equipment & Accessories
05. Hospitality & Tourism
5.1 Hotels & Resorts
5.2 Services
5.3 Entertainment, Events and Recreation
06. Manufacturing
6.1 Food & Beverage
6.2 Apparel & Garments
6.3 Printing & Publishing
6.4 Chemical, Ceramic and Glass
6.5 Electronics & Assembly
6.6 Tire and Rubber
6.7 Metal & Wood Furniture
07. Power and Energy
7.1 Renewable
7.2 Hydropower and Coal
7.3 Oil and Gas
08. Agriculture & Plantations
09. Construction, Condominium & Real Estates
10. IT & BPO Services
11. Transport, Logistics, Shipping and related Services
12. Educational and Professional Institutes
13. Beauty, Health & Cosmetics
14. Diversified Group of Companies
15. Supermarkets, Malls and Shopping Complexes
16. Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)/Charitable Institutions/Societies
17. Telecommunication
18. E-Commerce and Retails
19. Stockbrokers and Trading
20. Security Guards and Patrol Services
21. Other (Any Significant Industry which is not in the above list)
TYPE OF SPECIAL AWARDS
The Winner, 01st Runner-up and 02nd Runner-up, Merit and Certificate of Recognition winners will be recognized under each category in line with seven main areas of awards.
01. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
02. Governance, Ethics & Risk Management
03. Sustainability & Circular Economy
04. Digital Literacy
05. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
06. Exports
07. Action-Based Research Projects
08. Industry Case Analysis
09. Media & Short Videos
10. Entrepreneurship & Start-Up
TEMPLATE OF THE REPORT FOR CORPORATE MANAGEMENT LEVEL
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Brief profile of the applicant |
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Total 05 marks |
1-2 Marks Average |
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3-4 Marks Good |
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5 Marks Very Good |
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(Make it very brief) |
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02. |
Key challenges/situations emerged/faced during 2024 |
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Total 20 marks |
1-10 Marks Average |
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11-15 Marks Good |
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16-20 Marks Very Good |
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(Please describe the key challenges or situations you faced prior during 2024. Provide a brief comparison with the previous year or period to illustrate the context). |
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03. |
Managerial Leadership approach |
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Total 10 marks |
1-5 Marks Average |
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6-8 Marks Good |
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9-10 Marks Very Good |
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(Please select only one of the following to highlight your managerial leadership approach) |
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01. |
Demonstrating Visionary Leadership |
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Driving Innovation and Creativity |
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Showcasing Community Service Orientation and/or Corporate Social Responsibility |
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Engaging in Brand Building and Achieving Marketing/Business Excellence |
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05. |
Enabling Diversification and Growth Strategy |
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06. |
Exhibiting Exemplary Management Skills |
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07. |
Inspiring Strategic Leadership and Trend Capitalization |
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(Please explain/justify in brief as per the relevant characteristics). |
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04. |
Impact of managerial Leadership on Organisational Performance (Provide a minimum of three pieces of evidence) – Initiatives/Output/Outcome/Results/Highlight |
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(Clearly present three pieces of evidence that indicate how your leadership has contributed get the business sustaining and growing) |
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Total 60 marks |
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Evidence 01- 20 marks |
1-10 Marks Average |
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11-15 Marks Good |
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16-20 Marks Very Good |
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Evidence 02- 20 marks |
1-10 Marks Average |
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11-15 Marks Good |
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16-20 Marks Very Good |
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Evidence 03- 20 marks |
1-10 Marks Average |
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11-15 Marks Good |
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16-20 Marks Very Good |
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05. |
Additional Supporting Aspects |
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Provide briefly overall organisational performance indicators such as growth rate, market volume, share, profitability etc. Include any other noteworthy elements that support the nomination – awards/public recognition/letters of recognition/event links/report/newspaper article/company annual report |
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Total 5 marks |
1-2 Marks Average |
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3-4 Marks Good |
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5 Marks Very Good |
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(This should be very brief and if required some annexures.) |
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CPM Management Leadership Excellence Awards 2025
c/o: The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka
No. 11, Melbourne Avenue, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka.
Tel.: +94 11 2590995
Mobile: +94 706590997
Email: awards@cpmsrilanka.org
Web: www.cpmsrilanka.org
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