1. CFI #4 Build the culture.

2. What is Corporate Culture? Definition: A blend of the values, beliefs, taboos, symbols, rituals and myths all companies develop over time (entrepreneur.com/encyclopedia) Examples: size, industry, environment, brand, programming What does Culture look like for you?

3. Why this is important Employee engagement Cross functional teamwork Supports our goals Reinforces behaviors you want to see

4. How do you change culture? It starts at the top Create reward mechanisms Promote it Recruit new voices Are we making an impact?

5. Self evaluation + honesty Assembled initial team to promote our unique LP culture Culture Offsite Formed 6 sub teams to develop specific areas of our culture Created a budget for each team Came up with a name

6. The Action Teams (A-Teams) Team NameTeam Leader CommunicationsKaren/Amy Brand AmbassadorsKaren On-boardingKaren Rewards & RecognitionKaty Fun!Aubrey Community ServiceNathan

7. Communications Purpose:Create a strategy that empowers employees to proactively communicate. Promote dialogue and alignment on business objectives. Goals: Define Tool: Determine timing and form for delivering communications. Create Healthy Gossip: Foster positive spread of information.

8. Brand Ambassadors Purpose:To make every employee an Ambassador. Goals: Who We Are: Develop education program on our history and products. Who We Work With: Foster understanding and appreciation for others.

9. On-boarding Purpose:To offer the best possible experience for new employees Goals: Ensure that a new hire’s first day and week immerses them in our culture and connects them with their colleagues. Exceed their expectations of the orientation process. Offer tools and resources that will set a new employee up for success.

10. Rewards and Recognition Purpose:To create opportunities that empower employees to recognize co-workers for their accomplishments and contributions. Goals: Create and instant, easy recognition tool that all employees can participate in. Offer a thoughtful, more formal recognition program for above and beyond contributions.

11. Fun! Purpose:Commit to maintaining a positive, upbeat and fun work environment while building team unity within the company! Goals: Plan the 2013 Summer Outing! Plan the 2013 Holiday Party! Host theme days once per month! Encourage spontaneous fun!

12. Community Service Purpose:Give back to the community around us by creating opportunities for employee engagement. Goals: Support relevant local organizations who inspire innovation and creativity, as well as promoting awareness and education in science.

13. Inspiration, influence + feedback New hire Intro Performance reviews Annual survey Company update meetings