tortoisesThe teams hot off their marks are still striving forward after Period 6, while other teams are rising and falling in the rankings as they develop their strategy. Do you go for slow and steady, or surge to the front, only to falter. This is the question that hangs over the leading teams.

Just 305 points separate the top six with 'Four Strings' from Atkins India hold on to their leading position. 'Venus' from Atkins India rise to second from fifth, 'AECLtd' from Aundun stay at third place, 'Business Gurus' from Atkins India rise to fourth from sixth, 'Standing Ove-tion' from Arup slip to fifth from second and 'ABYUDHAY' from Atkins India slip to sixth from fourth.

With only 311 points then separating the next eleven teams from the leaders, will the tortoises overtake the hares?

 

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The 31st edition of MERIT is underway. The time spent trialling and debating strategy, now has to pay dividend.

So, can you run a construction company? The leading teams obviously think they can.

Atkins India team 'Four Strings' has edged ahead with a mere 26 point advantage. but there is only 167 points separating the top six. 'Standing Ove-tion', 'AEC Ltd', 'ABYUDHAY', 'VENUS' and 'Business Gurus' and 'Mavericks' are all close behind the leading team, waiting to pounce.

Sometimes, the early strategy is to build a solid business platform, and reach for the top later. Keep an eye on those further down the list, as this ploy may surprise the early leaders later in the game.

Looking forward to next week!

 

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turning roadGood luck to all the teams as they navigate the ups, downs and twists along the way.

MERIT 2021 Round 1 / Period 5 submissions are due by 17:00 UTC, Wednesday 21 Apr 2021.