Our Values
We intentionally hold ourselves to a core set of values and expect the
same of the people and partners we work with.
We are centered around and driven by a set of values that permeate the ways we operate as a team, with clients and consultants, and with our partners and collaborators. These values are active and alive, overlapping, and mutually reinforcing of one another.
Respect
First and foremost, we value and lead with respect. We respect different ideas and differences of opinion, and we respect people’s time, needs, and boundaries. We recognize the importance of meeting people where they’re at and focus on an open, solutions-based approach to collaborative problem solving.
Relationships
We value relationships. We build and nurture relationships, both internally and externally in all of our work. This means having a genuine and consistent interest in understanding the needs, interests, and perspectives of our colleagues and a long-term commitment to engaging constructively and productively. We prioritize accountability and trust in our actions, words, and relationships. We also prioritize transparency and act in good faith assuming the best intentions, in the spirit of honesty and flexibility.
Learning
We recognize that we don’t have all the answers, and we value a culture of learning and reflexivity. We demonstrate a willingness to be open, to be vulnerable, to be empathetic, to be humble, to accept discomfort as a means to improvement, to have difficult conversations, to suspend judgment, to be wrong, and to change. We value critical questioning and curiosity.
Emergence
We work in an emerging discipline, guiding our partners to embrace emergence as a tool in their own work. We, too, are open to course correction and seek to evolve with the world as it evolves. We embody a willingness to grow our understanding, to evolve our values and knowledge, and to change how we operate. We seek to bridge intention and action at all times.
Diversity and Inclusion
We see diversity of experience, identities, skills, perspectives, and approaches as the necessary inputs to success as a team and a company. We recognize that without this diverse representation, we are not whole. We seek to foster an inclusive and inviting environment that fosters a sense of belonging, participation, and community. We believe that the richness of our differences benefits the learning, growth, and efficacy of the collective. We value that equity requires actively acknowledging that everyone has different needs, experiences, and opportunities.
Network Mindset
We believe that fostering effective and impactful networks means leading from behind and through collaboration. We seek to normalize sharing of constructive criticism and holding space open. We prioritize openness and idea exchange, and seek to represent the diversity of our interests and ideas in our processes and decision making.