The six pillars of our culture help our team members tie our mission, vision, values, and goals together. By challenging team members to make an impact and carry out our values on a daily basis, we keep our culture alive in a way that no other company can.
At Abstrakt, we pride ourselves on our one-of-a-kind culture. Each one of our team members knows that our culture is unlike anything else that they’ll find at another company. The pillars of our culture help us to stay running like a well oiled machine, they keep our team members unified, and they remind us to never miss a chance to celebrate.
There are six different pillars of culture that we focus on at Abstrakt. Each team works to keep these values alive by assigning ‘roles’ to team members. Every pillar is a different role; the person assigned to that role is responsible for keeping the team on track with the values that align with that pillar. When running at full speed, teams should be ON FIRE.
THESE ARE THE SIX
Vision
Someone has to be steering the ship. Vision is a pillar of our culture because we believe in spreading our mission, vision, values, and goals and we believe in consistency in messaging across the organization. This pillar helps us to achieve both of those things.
unity
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. This pillar is all about unifying people. The person on each team who holds the unity role will be responsible for unifying their team to achieve things they never thought possible.
Metrics
The first step in achieving your goal is writing it down. At Abstrakt, we track the numbers that matter. We know that the goals we achieve tomorrow come from the work put in today. Tracking important items for both individual teams and the company as a whole helps us take the necessary steps to get to achieve the results we’re looking for.
celebrations
The work of EVERY PERSON in our organization is incredibly important (and it should be celebrated). Celebrations is a pillar of our culture because we want to show people just how important and impactful their work is. We celebrate all wins, no matter how big or small. Bringing attention to our daily wins is part of what makes our culture so great; by focusing on the positive and celebrating all the good, it creates a better work environment and a safe place for everyone.
development
On a plane, they always say, “In case of emergency, put your oxygen mask on before helping others.” You can’t help your clients, teammates, or the organization as a whole if you’re not taking care of yourself first. Development is a pillar of our culture because we believe in our people growing both personally and professionally every day. The ultimate goal of this role and pillar? To increase the quality of life of our team members through achievement, mental and physical wellness, and professional growth.
branding
The spirit of joy prevails where the spirit of camaraderie exists. When a team has an identity, they will naturally mold together as a more cohesive unit. Camaraderie, or mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together, is essential for teams within an organization to be productive. Branding is an important pillar of our culture because it allows our teams to show their individuality and team identity. It’s part of our culture and part of what makes us so successful.
