Apply for this year’s Zero Distance Awards!
We’re excited to announce that nominations are open for this year’s Zero Distance Awards. Organized by Business Ecosystem Alliance, MLab, and Haier Model Institute, the Zero Distance Awards celebrate and showcase organizations that have demonstrated exceptional achievements in innovation, autonomy, and customer-centricity. The criteria are based on a multitude of factors that capture the essence of Zero Distance and the principles that underpin its success:
Having a management philosophy that allows employees to proactively respond to user needs.
An organizational design and processes that cut back on bureaucracy and red tape that separates employees from end users.
User-focused, autonomous teams that can move fast and smoothly.
The company or independent teams take end-to-end accountability for the customer experience.
The systematic collection, storage, and use of end user data that increases value for end users.
Commitment to ecosystem principles of openness, equality, co-creation, and co-sharing.
Organizations from diverse sectors and industries are encouraged to participate. This includes public, private and social organizations. Whether your organization is a large multinational corporation or a small startup, if you have embraced transformative practices to remove the boundaries between value-creators in the organizations and the customers, you are encouraged to apply!
Companies can self-nominate through the short form here.
Upon submission, you’ll receive confirmation of your nomination within five working days. The final awards, along with certificates and trophies, will be presented during a live (and virtual) event scheduled to take place on September 20, 2024, in Qingdao, China.
Winners will be awarded with the esteemed Zero Distance Excellence (ZeroDX) title and will enjoy a range of benefits, including positive media exposure, participation in the awards ceremony, access to the global Zero Distance community and forums, and curated sightseeing opportunities around the live event. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate innovation and redefining organizational excellence! Click here to learn more and apply.