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When we value enthusiasm, we avoid lethargy, status quo, wilful inaction, sabotaging another’s action, and similar behaviors that demonstrate apathy or dullness. Further, enthusiasm means we value learning over being comfortable, action over detailed planning, quick decision-making over dwelling on details, and failing fast over getting everything right.
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We recognize that we can always be better. We confidently go forward while remaining open and eager to better ideas. We take the initiative to improve ourselves, the company, and our community.
We believe that there’s always room for improvement. Each day, we become a bit better than before. We learn new things and share those things with our peers and community.
While continually working to make things better, we prefer long-term viability over shortcuts, as it is critical that Axelerant sustainably exists now and in the future.
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Actively find new things to know and share those with peers.
Brainstorming ideas and leaning towards action in a team or a peer group.
Consider our actions in the context of ourselves, our team, and Axelerant’s business.
Often recognize the efforts of team members as it influences our culture with positivity and motivation.
Participating in team or group activities.
Speaking up proactively regarding tasks at hand.
Thinking about our actions in the context of ourselves, our team, and Axelerant’s business.Thinking widely of the business aspects of a task and not just the technical aspects.
Trying new things in the spirit of learning.
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For each other, we expect the best, give the benefit of the doubt, encourage ourselves to take the initiative to improve ourselves and the company, plus provide direct and constructive help.
We foster transparent conversations, collaborative expectations, and meaningful systems to communicate openly within projects, Axelerant, and the public.
We insist on working with peers and clients who trust our role and experience. We do our best to collaborate, solve problems, and run projects respectfully without orders.
We show trust and respect for each other by telling the truth with positive intentions while demonstrating honesty and integrity in our actions.
Accountable Transparency
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Examples of Open Behaviors
Being Accountable in for doing what you say you will do and communicating openly about why you could not keep that promise.
Documenting the context of a decision and the reasons behind it.
Having clear and consistent communication.
Making documents reasonably accessible to relevant audiences.
Posting timely status updates.
Providing clarity and reasoning behind decisions.
Providing fair and complete feedback.
Providing the context required to do a task well.
Responsibly planned and booked leaves in advance.
Sharing ways to make Axelerant better.
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