2021-22 Q3 - Success through Synergy

Q3 FY 21 - 22
RELEASE

Success
through Synergy

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BUSINESS HEAD SPEAKS

CONTE NT Dear Colleagues, Q3 FY 2021-22
Synergy is what happens when one plus one equals ten or a hundred or even RELEASE
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BUSINESS FOCUS 03 ideas to meet a great challenge. (Stephen Covey) Success
FABRIC 2 FASHION 06 To enable synergy, we must be open and value the diversity in others. We must through
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Many a time, we are also blind to our own gifts or see it as a limitation, especially
EDITORIAL TEAM when it is distinct or different from the majority. We fail to see the power, the
Dr. Anne Dolly K (Editor) | Nagma Malim (BH’s Office) value in our separateness and the variety we can bring to the team. We ignore
our truth or try to hide it, because we are desperate to fit in, extinguishing our
Vijeta Gupta (BH’s Office) vtoercyeleesbserantceeo, oururraerxecnluesssivaenndesesxacnludsibvliotyc.king transformation. Synergy asks us
When we are willing to accept and share our essence, articulate our uniqueness
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most important aspects of success. As Henry Ford said, “Coming together is
Abhishek Priyadarshi (Vikram Woollens) a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
Sunil Desai (Grasim Premium Fabric Pvt. Ltd.) Thomas Varghese

Pafhun Trilo-Kes (Thai Acrylic Fibre)
Grace Manurung (PT Elegant Textile Industry,
PT Indo Liberty Textiles, PT Sunrise Bum i Textiles)

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BUSINESS FOCUS ISO Cetitification Internal & Q3 FY 2021-22
External Audit at Jayashree RELEASE
Business Head Visit @ Grasim Textiles (JST)
Premium Fabric (GPF) Success
through
Our Business Head, Mr. Thomas Varghese visited GPF on 14 and 15 Synergy
December 2021. He started his visit by planting trees in the area near the
guesthouse.

He conducted a unit performance review with the senior management team
and provided valuable inputs for performance improvement.

During his visit, Mr. Varghese addressed all employees at a town hall
meeting on 14 December 2021. Over 80 employees attended the session,
a great experience for the GPF staff team. The key session takeaways
included:
• Sustainability, a key for future success
• Teamwork can achieve what you want
• Keep yourself and the family safe
• Be agile and adaptable
• Excellent insights into Covid learnings

Further, Mr. Varghese had an interactive session with young managers that
boosted their morale.

The ISO 26000:2010 external audit was virtually conducted by Bureau “An individual
Veritas on 7 October 2021. The internal follow-up audit on ISO can make a
50001:2018 & SA 8000:2014 was conducted in October 2021. change, but a
While the surveillance audit (external) for ISO 50001:2018 took place team can make
on 6 November 2021, the surveillance audit (external) for SA 8000:2014 a revolution.” -
was held at JST from 17-19 November 2021. All non-conformities raised Amit Kalantri
by the external agency have been closed in the prescribed format within
the allotted time.

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BUSINESS FOCUS Q3 FY 2021-22
RELEASE
Radianza™ fibre is now bluesign® APPROVED
Success
Radianza™, the flagship acrylic fibre brand through
of Thai Acrylic Fibre Company (Aditya Birla Synergy
Group), is now “bluesign® APPROVED” –
making it the first and only acrylic fibre to get “An individual
this certification. This bluesign® APPROVED can make a
certification is another feather in the cap for change, but a
Radianza™, which is now the only acrylic team can make
fibre which has Higgs MSI scores, Life Cycle a revolution.” -
Assessment (LCA) study and digital tracking Amit Kalantri
and tracing facility.
The gel-dyeing technology behind
Radianza™ is the key driver for its superior
sustainability performance. Water pollution
and water consumption are two of the biggest
environmental problems facing the fashion
industry, and conventional dyeing processes
contribute immensely towards these two
problems. In gel-dyeing, the dye is absorbed in
the fibre within 4-5 seconds with close to zero
discharge of unused dye and minimum water
requirement. The LCA study and MSI scores
show significant reduction of environmental
impact while using Radianza™ fibre in place
of conventional acrylic fibre and processes.
bluesign® APPROVED articles go through
a rigorous certification process by Bluesign
Technologies ag – the organisation behind the certification – and it certifies that these articles are produced in a resource-conserving way with
minimum impact on people and the environment. “We are very proud of getting the bluesign® APPROVED certification for Radianza™ fibre. It
gives even more assurance to both our direct and downstream customers of a sustainability index of their products made with Radianza™ fibre.
It also shows our commitment to not only come up with more sustainable products for the industry, but also the length at which we will go to
ensure that our customers can safely claim the better environmental impact of their products”, says Thomas Varghese, Business Head – Textiles
– Aditya Birla Group.

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BUSINESS FOCUS Q3 FY 2021-22
RELEASE
Ferntex Collaborates with Sol-Out & TAF for Australian
Outdoor Fabric Market Success
through
TAF and Bulliontex Co. Ltd. have joined hands with Synergy
Australia-based company Ferntex Solutions to distribute
outdoor fabrics under Bulliontex’s Sol- Out® brand made “An individual
with our Durashine™ fibre in Australasia. Sol-Out® fabrics can make a
will be available for awnings, shades, marine canvas as well change, but a
as outdoor upholstery segments, and Ferntex will be the sole team can make
distributor for these fabrics. a revolution.” -
Durashine™ (www.durashineoutdoor.com) is our superior Amit Kalantri
quality solution dyed acrylic fibre, suitable for various
outdoor applications including awnings, outdoor furniture,
carpets and marine canvas. Color brilliancy, durability and
performance characteristics of fabrics made with Durashine™
remain unchanged year after year.
Sol- Out® brand (www.sol-out.com) from Thailand-based
Bulliontex is an outdoor fabric brand that offers high-
performance functional fabrics for shades, upholstery, and
marine canvas applications. Sol-Out® has created a niche in
the market, combining high performance and impeccable
designs.

Ferntex Solutions, founded by Russel Fernandes,
is based in Melbourne. With experience in dealing
with various fabrics and expertise of the Australian
market, Russel started Ferntex to offer innovative
textile products in this market.

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FABRIC 2 FASHION

Oster India Launches Warmos™ EverNu Q3 FY 2021-22
Collection with Thai Acrylic Fibre RELEASE

pilling resistance and newer and fresher look of the garments, even after Success
repeated washes. through
Synergy
Ludhiana-based Oster India Private Limited is an integrated textile
manufacturer in India specialising in spinning, knitting, weaving dyeing, “An individual
and printing to cutting, stitching, and packaging. “With the colder can make a
weather upon us, we are excited to launch the Warmos™ EverNu sweaters/ change, but a
knitwear collection. Warmos™ certification is based on the “science team can make
of warmth” and assures our customers that the garments will provide a revolution.” -
excellent comfort to them and their and loved ones. Not only have we Amit Kalantri
been keeping up with the fashion trends to provide trendy styles with a
range of classic colours and versatility, but we also provide affordability
and quality in its entire product range aligned with our vision,” says Mr.
Gurdit Singh, Managing Director, Oster India Private Limited.

Oster India Private Limited has announced the launch of its new range “We are proud to launch the Warmos™ certified sweater ranges with
of sweaters/knitwear, certified as Warmos™ EverNu, for this upcoming Oster India, who are one of the most respected brands of sweaters in the
winter season. This is a part of Warmos™ certification program launched country. With Warmos™ certification in the form of Warmos™ hangtags,
by Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd. (TAF) and provides assurance to the consumers can be assured that the garments will provide enough warmth
consumers about the thermal comfort of the garments to be worn in required to protect them from cold weather. We test the fabrics for their
winters. In addition to thermal comfort, Warmos™ EverNu assures better thermal insulation before giving the Warmos™ certificate, and Oster’s
fabrics not only pass the insulation test but also show excellent pilling
resistance,” says Thomas Varghese, Business Head – Textiles, Aditya
Birla Group.
Warmos™ EverNu will be available in retail markets in a wide range of
classic colours and many trendy designs.

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FABRIC 2 FASHION

Outlast® Fabric for Innerwear Application Q3 FY 2021-22
Now Available in China RELEASE

“We have been producing Outlast® fibre for a long time, and early this Success
year, we started to do marketing activities to promote this fibre to brands through
and value chain. Since Outlast® technology provides a proper balance Synergy
between the body heat production and heat loss despite the change in
air temperature, thus the person feels neither too cold or too warm; a “An individual
good function in managing the user temperature to feel comfort even can make a
though the temperature of the atmosphere is changing; we thought it change, but a
would be a great fit for thermal innerwear. We are glad that Star Super team can make
was interested in this concept and agreed to try on the development,” said a revolution.” -
Tuhin Kulshreshtha, Head of Marketing at TAF. Amit Kalantri

Guangdong Star Super Textile Technology Co., Ltd, China, together Guangdong Star Super Textile Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in
with TAF has launched a new fabric made from acrylic with Outlast® 2013 with many patented textile technologies. Recently, they established
technology blended with lyocell, wool, and spandex to give superior their own R&D, marketing, QA, testing center, and other core teams
performance for innerwear. and systems, according to their mission, Quality as strength, reputation
for development. “We always commit to the production concept of
high efficiency, energy saving and environmental protection to protect
consumers’ health and provide comfortable wear. When TAF Introduced
us to Outlast®, it fitted in which was just a perfect match to our vision.
We have been giving services to many premium brands domestically
and internationally, like Hong Kong, Japan, and Europe. So, with this
premium function from Outlast®, we have received various good feedback
from them with this premium function from Outlast® and was picked up
for their collections,” said Mr. Liu, General Manager, a spokesperson
from Guangdong Star Super Textile Technology Co., Ltd.

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HR CORNER

MEGA CLEANING DRIVE AT JST 75 YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT GRASIM VIRTUAL GANDHI JAYANTI Q3 FY 2021-22
In Q3, three mega cleaning events were held at Grasim’s 75-year celebrations were held from 6-10 CELEBRATION RELEASE
various JST locations, including the linen spinning December 2021. During this week, the main gate, On 2 October
plant and multiple contractor zones. office area, reception and canteen were decorated 2021, Vikram Success
Enthusiastic employee participation made the with danglers, flowers, standees and celebration Woollens steered through
“Cleanliness is Godliness” campaign a grand boards. Around 400 unit members were engaged the initiative Synergy
success, leading to the generation of 2300 sq. ft. during the event, with sweet boxes distributed of engaging
open area. to all employees. Further, a live broadcast of the workers’ “Synergy is
Grasim@75 was arranged for employees. families. A better than
virtual event my way or
comprising your way. It
patriotic songs is our way.”
and a poem – Stephen
competition was
organised, where Covey
25 workers’
children
participated.

DIWALI CELEBRATIONS

GPF distributed sweets and gifts
to all employees and contract
workers on the auspicious
occasion of Diwali.
Vikram Woollens organised
Diwali celebrations and Laxmi
pooja, followed by gifts and
sweets distribution to the entire
staff.
The festival was also celebrated
with great enthusiasm at three
OS Indonesia units.

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HR CORNER

CSR AT VIKRAM WOOLLENS COVID UPDATE

Tailoring centre at The Covid audit has been initiated at JST based on compliance Q3 FY 2021-22
Singwari village (Project and resumption guidelines. Implementation of Veda software RELEASE
Anya): A women’s has simplified the monitoring process. Precautionary measures
tailoring centre has been are in place based on the Audit results. Till date, 16 audit Success
launched for providing rounds have been organised. through
vocational training by the Synergy
ABJS Trust in the neighbouring Singwari village. Vikram Woollens distributed ayush karha to 95 villagers to keep
Fourteen women are undergoing training in basic them safe against Covid-19. Awareness programs were extended “Synergy is
and advance tailoring skills – stitching all types of to girls and women to follow Covid-19 protocols at Singwari and better than
ladies’ dresses and other items. This will help women Tilori in Malanpur. my way or
PT Sunrise Bumi Textile, your way. It
enhance their livelihood. Bekasi facilitated employees in getting the second dose of is our way.”
Further, an engaging Covid-19 vaccination. Overall, 97% of PT Sunrise employees – Stephen
rangoli preparation activity have received both doses.
was initiated by women in Covey
the tailoring centre.

HEALTH AWARENESS AND CHECK-UP CAMPS AT TILORI & Moreover, the DH HR and personnel
SINGWARI VILLAGES (PROJECT SWASTHYA): of PT Sunrise Bumi Textiles,
Ms. Rahmawati visited the nearby
Special health check-up and awareness sector police station to discuss new
camps were organised at Singwari Covid-19 regulations in the new normal.
and Tilori villages in Malanpur. The PT Elegant Textile Industry
awareness programme, benefitting (Purwakarta), PT Sunrise Bumi Textiles
around 100 women, highlighted (Bekasi), and PT Indo Liberty Textiles
different health issues and family (Karawang) undertook the following
planning methods. activities to ensure Covid-19 prevention:

Medicines were provided for • Body temperature checks and
reproductive disorders, cough, cold, filing records
skin and gynaecology-related issues.
Doorstep medical and health check- • Regular handwashing
up facilities were also provided to • Monthly disinfection
women and adolescent girls residing • Air purifier installation at critical areas
in rural areas by organising health • Check in “Peduli Lindungi.” Peduli Lindungi is an application
check-up and awareness camps in
project villages. developed to assist relevant government agencies in tracking and
stopping the spread of Covid-19
• Social distancing in all areas: offices, canteen and mushola

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HR CORNER

CSR @ OS UNITS FIREFIGHTING, EMERGENCY HANDLING, AND EVACUATION @ PT INDO Q3 FY 2021-22
On 6 October 2021, PT Sunrise Bumi Textiles LIBERTY TEXTILES RELEASE
provided staple food, in collaboration with the Firefighting, emergency handling and evacuation is one
union, to the society near the factory. of the annual programmes organised by the HRD and Success
Also, in November 2021, at Purwakarta City, personnel at PT Indo Liberty Textiles. A facilitator from through
PT Elegant Textile Industry donated soil to a the fire department Karawang facilitated the learning Synergy
society near the unit to support construction of event. The training programme, held on 26 October 2021,
the Kembang Kuning road. comprised of three sessions: “Synergy is
• Classroom training better than
• Evacuation simulation training in the Production my way or
your way. It
department is our way.”
• Practical field training using fire extinguishers – Stephen

In the first session, the facilitator explained the Covey
definition and theory of fire occurrences, various types
of fire extinguishers, and how to use them. In the
second session, participants were instructed to simulate
evacuation in case of emergencies. The last session saw
trainees given the opportunity to practice the use of
two fire extinguishers: traditional (extinguish fire using
heavy fabrics) and modern (APAR and hydrant) under
the supervision of fire department members.

LABOUR UNION ELECTIONS AT PT LAUNCH OF PENCERAHAN AT OS UNITS
SUNRISE BUMI TEXTILES On 16 November 2021, Pencerahan 2.0 was launched
at PT Sunrise Bumi Textiles (Bekasi), PT Elegant
All workers at Textile Industry (Purwakarta) & PT Indo Liberty
PT Sunrise Bumi Textiles (Karawang). Totally, 50 employees attended.
Textiles participated This initiative provides excellent opportunities for
in labour union employees to gain key exposure in roles they aspire for.
elections on 6 and 7 During this session, conducted by Grace, last year’s
November 2021. Mr. participants also attended and shared their experiences of their journey and invited others to
Januri was elected as participate. Overall, 11 applications were received, and 6 employees have been shortlisted.
the new chairperson
for 2021-2023. 10

HR CORNER DISTRIBUTION OF GROCERIES AS A COVER FAMILY GATHERING 2021 Q3 FY 2021-22
Usually, PT Elegant Textiles and PT Indo RELEASE
ISO 27001:2013 INTERPRETATION, Liberty Textiles Industry holds an annual
DOCUMENTED INFORMATION & family gathering for employees and their Success
INTERNAL AUDIT families. The programme aims to enhance through
For the first time, ABY took the ISO 27001 work enthusiasm. Due to the Covid-19 Synergy
certification. This is not only IT related pandemic, this activity was cancelled.
but also requires all personnel in banking, Instead, all employees were provided “Synergy is
insurance or finance institution, general with necessities at the end of the year. better than
management and representatives with my way or
company information to undergo in-house E-KARIGAR AT JST your way. It
training, so employees are certification- is our way.”
ready. The training was conducted by E-Karigar encompasses technical and behavioural – Stephen
SGS Academy on 2-3 December 2021 and training modules for workers. They can get
15-17 December 2021. Mr Hadi Cahyono themselves registered on ‘Telegram’ and attend Covey
and Mr. Andika conducted the training, the training modules from anywhere by clicking
after which participants received a on the link.
national certificate. Videos developed by the SMEs are usually 15-
20 minutes long. After each session, there are
MCQs for online assessment of post-training
effectiveness. Over 500 workers have already
enrolled.
This model will be replicated across all DT units.

HOMAGE TO LATE SHRI. ADITYA
BIRLA AT GRASIM PREMIUM
FABRIC
All GPF employees paid tribute to Shri.
Aditya Birla on his death anniversary on
1 October 2021.

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HR CORNER

CSR @ Jaya Shree Textiles Project Kaushalya: Vocational training IGNITE Training Programs at Q3 FY 2021-22
Jaya Shree Textiles has undertaken several provided to 150 local youths in retail Thai Acrylic Fibre RELEASE
initiatives and CSR projects: sales and beautician trades for formal and TAF organised three training programs under
self-employment opportunities. So far, 56 the manufacturing academy. Training details Success
youths have enrolled. are as follows: through
1) The training program “Theory of dope Synergy
Project Gyanarjan: Free special coaching Project Anya: Under Project Anya, 26
classes conducted for needy students (classes women supplied over 18K fabric face deaeration, filtration, DD SO preparation and “The first
10, 11, and 12) from local government masks produced from linen rags (waste different products dope specification” was rule of
schools as per Covid guidelines. Overall, product) to Jaya Shree Textiles and Aditya conducted on 1 October 2021 via MS Teams by
108 students enrolled. Birla Insulators, and 66k jute bags to other research scientists from the R&D department. sustainability
venders. The revenue generated was Rs 2) The training program “Power plant operations is to align
1.41 lakh. and low-pressure steam distribution” was with natural
conducted on 29 October 2021 via MS Teams by forces, or at
the Power plant department. least not try
3) A training on “Mass balance in evaporation”
was conducted on 24 November 2021 via MS to defy them.”
Teams by the Technical cell department. – Paul
Hawken
Blood Donation Camp: On World AIDS
Day, 1 December 2021, a blood donation
camp was organised at Jaya Shree Textiles
in collaboration with Walsh Hospital,
Serampore. Employee volunteers donated
42 units of blood.

Joy of Giving Week: The Joy of Giving
Week was celebrated by distributing around
7000 readymade garments among the poor
with the help of Goonj, an NGO. The JST
Sales team provided garments free of cost.

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PEOPLE CONNECT

A warm welcome to our new team members!

Q3 FY 2021-22
RELEASE

Abhay Kumar Thakur Anurag Goswami Pankaj Kumar Singh P. Kodhanda Ramu Shamsun Nihar Kamesh Mani Raveendran Success
Assistant Officer Senior Officer Senior Officer Assistant Manager Manager, LCA Deputy Manager through
Fabric Commercial Weaving Design & Development Jaya Shree Textiles Fabric Retail Synergy
Jayashree Textiles Linen Club Apparels Jaya Shree Textiles DOJ: 02-Aug-2021
Jayashree Textiles Jaya Shree Textiles DOJ: 1 October 2021 Jaya Shree Textiles
DOJ: 18 October 2021 DOJ: 1 October 2021 DOJ: 18 October 2021 DOJ: 02-Aug-2021

Rajeev Kumar Ramanadham Sribash Chandra Parida Ashish Desai Arindam Das Guruprasad Krishnan Jagdeesh Pargavkar
Senior Officer Officer Joint President Officer Deputy General Manager Senior Officer
Retail
Medical Services BHO VCE- Cottonized Linen Fabric- Retail Weaving - Fabric
Jaya Shree Textiles Jayashree Textiles DT, AF, OS Jayashree Textiles Jayashree Textiles Jayashree Textiles
DOJ: 18 October 2021 DOJ: 1 October 2021 DOJ: 18 October 2021 DOJ: 1 November 2021 DOJ: 01-Sep-2021
DOJ: 1 November 2021

Pradeep Mahor Varadharajan Venkatesan Tuhin Kundu Arun Athimoolam Nitish Kumar Bidisha Bhowmick “Two good
Senior Officer Senior Vice President Officer Assistant Manager Officer Senior Officer people are
Finance & Accounts Weaving Fabric B&R better than
Weaving Domestic Textiles LCA Flax Spg Plant 2 one good
Jayashree Textiles Jayashree Textiles Jayashree Textiles Jayashree Textiles Jayashree Textiles
DOJ: 15 November 2021 DOJ: 15 November 2021 DOJ: 1 December 2021 DOJ: 1 December 2021 DOJ: 1 December 2021 DOJ: 29 December 2021 person.
Together we
13 can do what
no individual
can do. This
is the power
of synergy.” –

Dele Ola

PEOPLE CONNECT

A warm welcome to our new team members!

Sulthana Begum R N Anil Kumar Sharma Saurabh Sharma Rohit Patel Sajjan Ojha Surya Mittal Q3 FY 2021-22
Manager Manager Department Head SH Works Production2 - Department Head of Section Head RELEASE
Domestic Marketing Business Development
Fabric Retail Fabric Sales LCA Accounting Mill 3 Sales & Marketing PT Indo Liberty Textiles Success
Jayashree Textiles Jayashree Textiles PT Sunrise Bumi Textiles Production PT Elegant Textile Industry DOJ: 18 October 2021 through
DOJ: 29 December 2021 DOJ: 29 December 2021 DOJ: 15 October 2021 PT Indo Liberty Textiles DOJ: 15 October 2021 Synergy
DOJ: 15 October 2021

Iqbal Singh Muhamad Zainaldi Dhirendra Singh C. Aten Suparyanto Abdilah Kholis Ramadhan Muhamad Ilham Nugraha
Foreman Staff Department Head Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor
Production HRD Production 3 Production 2 Production 1
Production
PT Sunrise Bumi Textiles PT Sunrise Bumi Textiles PT Sunrise Bumi Textiles PT Elegant Textile Industry PT Elegant Textile Industry PT Elegant Textile Industry
DOJ: 19 October 2021 DOJ: 05 November 2021 DOJ: 06 November 2021 DOJ: 10 November 2021 DOJ: 11 December 2021 DOJ: 11 December 2021

Krishna Agarwal VY Yahya Nur Rachman Agam Pratyadhiraksana Rahul Dayal Arum Puspita Vikas Sutar Neha Gurav “Two good
Department Head Staff Section Head Market Manager Staff Senior Officer Sr. Officer people are
SCM Intelligence Processing Designer better than
Production Sales & Marketing Maintenance Godown Grasim Premium Fabric Grasim Premium Fabric one good
PT Sunrise Bumi Textiles PT Sunrise Bumi Textiles PT Elegant Textile Industry PT Sunrise Bumi Textiles DOJ: 08 November 2021 DOJ: 01 December 2021
DOJ: 12 November 2021 DOJ: 15 November 2021 PT Sunrise Bumi Textiles DOJ: 10 December 2021 person.
DOJ: 17 November 2021 DOJ: 1 December 2021 Together we
can do what
no individual
can do. This
is the power
of synergy.” –

Dele Ola

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FUN AND FUNDA

Brain teasers Answers Q3 FY 2021-22
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1. A doctor and a bus driver are both in love with the same woman, an 1. 1An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
attractive girl named Sarah. The bus driver had to go on a long bus trip that 2. Pencil lead Success
would last a week. Before he left, he gave Sarah seven apples. Why? 3. Love through
4. The number 8 Synergy
2. I am taken from a mine, and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am 5. A calendar
never released, and yet I am used by almost everybody. What am I? 6. When you think in terms of time. 8

3. I cannot be bought, but I can be stolen with a glance. I’m worthless to one, AM + 8 hours= 4 o’clock.
but priceless to two. What am I?
(Source: www.parade.com)
4. Turn me on my side and I am everything. Cut me in half and I am nothing.
What am I?

5. No matter how little or how much you use me, you change me every month.
What am I?

6. How can 8 + 8 = 4?

SYNERGISING FOR SUCCESS “When it all boils
What makes a good team? How can we ensure we have a successful team? What can we do to make our teams collaborate? These are questions that leaders and organisations down, it’s about
find themselves asking once in a while. This is truer today when working remotely has made teamwork even more difficult. Working from home makes it easy for introverts embracing each
to slip into their cocoon, for the socially unconfident to stay in their comfort zone, and for people low on affiliation to keep to themselves, communicating at a minimum. other’s stories and
In 2012, Google ran a project known as Project Aristotle. It took several years and included interviews with hundreds of employees. They analysed data about people on maybe even finding
over 100 active teams at the company. Google’s intense data collection led to the same conclusions that good managers have always known: In the best teams, members show that synergy to
sensitivity, and most importantly, listen to one another. Matt Sakaguchi, a midlevel manager at Google, was keen to put Project Aristotle’s findings into practice. He took his collaborate for the
team off-site to open up about his cancer diagnosis. Although initially silent, his colleagues then began sharing their own personal stories. At the heart of Sakaguchi’s strategy, common good.” –
and Google’s findings is the concept of “psychological safety” – a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. Google now describes psychological safety as
the most important factor in building a successful team. Google ended up highlighting what leaders in the business world have known for a while: the best teams are mindful Dhani Jones
that all members should contribute to the conversation equally, and respect one another’s emotions. It has less to do with who is in a team, and more with how the members
interact with one another (www.scoro.com).
According to an article in HBR by Dr. Anne Dolly K, psychological safety — the belief that one can speak up without risk of punishment or humiliation — has been well
established as a critical driver of high-quality decision-making, healthy group dynamics and interpersonal relationships, greater innovation, and more effective execution in
organisations. Therefore, for successful synergies, leaders have to create a climate in which team members feel safe with each other, are comfortable sharing their thoughts,
feelings and experiences and reciprocate sensitively to each other. This will break insecurities and increase trust within the team. To accelerate the process, they could probably
take a leaf from the book of Matt Sakaguchi and share their own vulnerabilities, leading the way towards interpersonal risk taking and creation of a safe space in the team.

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SUCCESS STORIES Q3 FY 2021-22
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27th September – 3rd October
Success
through
Synergy

4th October – 10th October

11th October – 17th October 18th October – 24th October “True excellence
is a product of
16 synergy.” - Mack

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SUCCESS STORIES Q3 FY 2021-22
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25th October – 31st October
Success
through
Synergy

1st November – 7th November

8th November – 14th November 15th November – 21st November “True excellence
is a product of
17 synergy.” - Mack

Wilberg

SUCCESS STORIES Q3 FY 2021-22
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22nd November – 28th November
Success
through
Synergy

29th November – 5th December

6th December – 12th December 13th December – 19th December “True excellence
is a product of
18 synergy.” - Mack

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SUCCESS STORIES E-learning Champions - Q3 Q3 FY 2021-22
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20th December – 26th December It gives us great pleasure to announce our E-learning Champions (For
ELM [Poornata] and GVC App) – Ashok Kumar Singh and Vijay Selokar Success
(Domestic Textiles), Wittaya Pengjam and Thanachot Chaemsaeng (Thai through
Acrylic Fibre), Bishnu Sharma and Cecep Saepudin (Overseas Spinning) Synergy
for completing the maximum courses in the Oct-Dec 2021 Quarter.

27th December – 2nd January “True excellence
is a product of
synergy.” - Mack

Wilberg

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Q3 FY 21 - 22
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