Fun at Work - InSync 2013

In Sync...Refers to being "In Synchronization"…

The word makes you think of a dance and when applied to the organization, it sounds as though it is some convoluted management theory talking about the absolute need for synchronization and coordination...and the blah blah Management and HR jargon…

Here, I came across the usage for this term as something different. The term "Insync" was just a word, a word that connoted an activity for all the Kancor Employees.

Though not having much experience, my initial reaction and belief was that it was the "usual" annual program held in all organizations. Gradually I came to realize, that this event was something contrary to my expectations and the only thing "usual" about it was the fact that it was annual in nature.

Now, not having worked in many organizations, I do not know it this is the norm or if it is something different from the norm.

("Stop beating around the bush…", if this is the thought in your mind...Be assured, I am coming to my point)

Insync is an annual activity at Kancor instituted in the year 2009 for all the Kancor employees. The event organized and hosted in Cochin is greatly awaited by all Kancorians.  Kancorians from Cochin are divided into multiple groups with each team having a Team Captain and a Team Icon...Location being a constraint in including the Kancorians from other states as an active participant in all that ensues on that day.

Foodie - MasterChef Kancor !!!

These teams undergo many games and compete with each other in multiple games and activities that test their mettle in many ways. The ultimate aim of this activity is to ensure total synchronization between the different departments, different division, different locations (at least in Cochin).

As the multiple events and activities fold, there is a change in the air. The air seems electrified with the employees rushing in the short breaks for their Team Meetings as they prepare for their events and for the Cultural finale that takes place on the "D-Day".

Management Game

Management Game in action

The frenzy in the air and the anticipations just builds up as the days go by. Every employee, from the most junior to the most senior can be seen actively participating in the different activities. On the D-Day, the camaraderie, the competition and the anticipation can be seen writ on all faces…

The crowd

This was my first Insync and definitely an eye-opening experience. During the course of the almost one-month activities for the Insync 2013, I could meet and get to know more people than I had met, interacted in the last one and a half month.

This Insync we had different games like the Buzz Day, Foodie, Management Games and the Cultural Extravaganza which showcased the multiple talents available across Kancor. Some of the talents that you could observe and the creativity showcased would just leave you pleasantly surprised and at some instances even with our mouths open.

So now eagerly awaiting, as I am sure many others are, for the next Insync….

The Winning Team