Exabytes recently hosted the highly anticipated Lark Master Competition at its auditorium, an event that brought together 63 enthusiastic participants from across the company. This competition was not just a fun team-building exercise, but a crucial part of Exabytes’ ongoing efforts to promote the adoption and mastery of Lark, a cutting-edge tool designed to enhance productivity, collaboration, and innovation in the workplace.
How the Lark Master Competition Came to Life
The Lark Master Competition’s inception traces back to a casual dinner, where Bruce Cheng, GM of Lark Global Partnerships, introduced the idea of organising an internal competition. The aim was to get Exabytes’ teams to fully embrace Lark’s capabilities and encourage them to push the limits of the platform’s tools. With this simple yet effective idea, the Lark Master Competition was born—an initiative designed to empower Exabytes employees with deeper skills in using Lark, ultimately driving business success.
Objective of the Lark Master Competition
The core goal of the Lark Master Competition was clear: Master Lark, Master Success. Exabytes recognises that while many organisations have access to powerful tools, these tools often remain underutilised. This creates a significant adoption gap, preventing teams from leveraging these tools to their fullest potential. The competition served as a key component of the Lark Master Programme, which utilises a structured approach consisting of training, discussions, and mentoring to turn real business pain points into working solutions using Lark.
By encouraging employees to master Lark, Exabytes aims to ensure that every team can become a Lark Master, thereby enhancing both individual and organisational productivity. With this initiative, Exabytes aims to drive the use of Lark across all teams, making it an essential part of the company’s digital toolkit.
A Tremendous Response from Teams
From the moment the competition was announced, the response from Exabytes’ teams was overwhelming. There was a palpable sense of excitement among employees, as teams began brainstorming and preparing for the competition. It was clear that Lark’s potential for streamlining communication, collaboration, and work management had struck a chord with everyone. The positive energy surrounding the event was nothing short of infectious, making it evident that the Lark Master Competition was more than just a contest — it was a true opportunity to embrace and master a transformative tool.
Key Details of the Competition
Exabytes rolled out Lark for all employees on October 29, 2024, and since then, the company has actively integrated it into daily operations. The Lark Master Competition brought together 63 participants across 20 teams, all aiming to master the platform. Teams had 36 days from the competition announcement to submit their solutions. Out of these, 10 teams were shortlisted based on practicality, creativity, innovation, and solution complexity. The shortlisting process was intense, with the Lark team and Exabytes Management Team evaluating not just the functionality of the solutions, but also the creativity and innovation behind each idea.
The Winning Teams and Prizes
The competition culminated in a highly anticipated presentation, where teams showcased their Lark-powered solutions. The teams demonstrated remarkable ingenuity and collaboration, making it evident that mastering Lark was a journey worth taking.
The winners were rewarded handsomely for their efforts:
- 1st Prize: RM1,000 cash
- 2nd Prize: RM500 cash
- 3rd Prize: RM300 cash
- Best of the Best Bonus Prize: Disney Cruise tickets for the winning team members.
The prize structure not only encouraged competition but also celebrated the spirit of teamwork and innovation. The “Best of the Best” award, in particular, stood out as it rewarded not just performance but also the exemplary level of excellence and innovation that the team had demonstrated in using Lark to address real-world business challenges.
The Future of Lark at Exabytes
With the Lark Master Competition now a resounding success, Exabytes is poised to continue its journey toward mastering Lark and achieving even greater success. By offering employees the opportunity to learn and innovate with a tool that is essential to the modern workplace, Exabytes is ensuring that its teams are equipped with the skills and tools needed to drive success in an increasingly digital world.
The Lark Master Programme remains a cornerstone of Exabytes’ strategy to bridge the gap between tool adoption and its effective utilisation, and this competition has shown the incredible potential that lies within the Exabytes team. As the competition demonstrated, with the right tools, the right mindset, and a commitment to learning, every Exabytes team member can indeed be a Lark Master.
As Exabytes continues to scale new heights in the digital world, the Lark Master Competition is just one example of how the company is empowering its employees to not only use technology but to truly master it.
For businesses curious and interested in implementing Lark, Exabytes offers comprehensive solutions and support. Our team can guide you through the process of integrating Lark into your operations, ensuring you maximise its potential. Reach out to Exabytes today to learn how Lark can transform your team’s collaboration and productivity.
