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Mission Control: How We’re Turning Career Growth Into an Adventure

May
2025

At Sycon International, we believe that professional development should be more than a checkbox on a spreadsheet—it should be an experience. That’s why we created Mission Control, a space-themed game board that turns career growth into an interactive, visual, and even fun process.

Before Mission Control, our managers were stuck sorting through segmented spreadsheets, and employees often had no idea where they stood—or where they could go—within the company. Development felt disconnected, and progress was hard to celebrate together. That just didn’t sit right with us. We wanted to create a system that made career growth exciting and transparent, where every employee could clearly see their path forward and feel motivated to reach new heights.

With Mission Control, every team member gets their own spaceship, and that ship travels across the game board as they hit professional milestones, earn certifications, and complete training. At a glance, anyone—managers and employees alike—can see how we’re progressing as individuals and as a company. It’s no longer about hidden data; it’s about visible growth and shared success.

We designed this system around our Employee Development Cycle, which includes four key stages:

  1. On-the-Job Training – You’re assigned a mentor and supervisor to guide you through real-world learning.
  2. Discussions & Feedback – Regular, informal check-ins help you stay on track.
  3. Performance & Evaluation – You’ll have the opportunity to formally discuss your progress and future goals.
  4. Rewards – When you achieve your goals, we celebrate them—with raises, promotions, and yes, a well-earned boost for your spaceship.

Our industry is driven by knowledge and skills. Staying competitive means staying committed to constant learning and growth. But that doesn’t mean the journey should feel like a grind. With Mission Control, we’ve made that journey visual, interactive, and rewarding.

So if you’re a part of our team—or thinking about joining us—know this: at Sycon, we don’t just applaud goals; we celebrate finishing them. And we’re all on this mission together.

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