Our team at Big Blue recently released a culture handbook.
We now show it to job candidates, too.
Below is a summary list of the main points. We are publishing it here on our website for anyone who wants to understand how we see this organisation’s role in the world.
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Big statements
1. We are here to make an impact on the world
2. Each teammate brings limitless possibilities
3. Everyone here is a leader
4. Run far with your ideas. We will celebrate as you do
5. Think absurdly big
You
6. Set high expectations
7. Inject tremendous energy into the system
8. V = d/t. Velocity = distance over time. Your big ideas can help us move great distance at the speed of light
9. Run on the leading edge. That is where digital teams need to be
10. Be the absolute best craftsperson you can be. Be scary good
Spirit
11. Consume knowledge widely. Read, listen, watch, learn. Go to the movies. Go to music festivals. Listen to new genres. Bring that goodness in
12. Study health. Exercise. Nourish yourself
13. Nurture your inner monologue
14. Be an animal when needed
15. We compete with the best. Let’s run with them
Growth
16. Build systems. Think long term
17. Be right the first time
18. Transfer knowledge. Your priceless energy can change someone’s life
19. Hasty advice can harm. Give and receive advice analytically
20. Use quiet time. Develop your great ideas. Build legacy
Service
21. We are all in the service business
22. “How can I help?” is magic. Ask this daily
23. Be early. Early says “I respect you”
Value of time
24. Finish what you start
25. If it takes less than two minutes, do it now
26. Don’t waste time. Definitely don’t waste others’ time
27. Never leave people hanging
28. Procrastination is fear. Forward motion helps
Communication
29. Be a lifelong student of communication: Written, visual, verbal, and non-verbal
30. Critique ideas, not people. Be comfortable giving and receiving critique. Grow from feedback
31. Absolute transparency
32. Share gratitude right away. Systematise thanks
33. You can say anything if you say it with compassion