+ The AMI Story Founded in 1979, Kathie bought out her partner in 2000 Manufacturer of extreme temperature textiles 2 locations in Mechanic Falls and Auburn 50 employees 33% of workforce employed 10+ years

+ Laying the Groundwork Developing a clear Mission, Vision, Strategy Seeing the impact of not having “A Players” and a Values-Based Culture Getting leadership and management buy-in Employee Satisfaction Survey results

+ Defining AMI’s Values Selection of Values Team: October 2012 Management Recommendations 9 employees from different positions, locations Personal Invitation from Kathie Defining Company Values: November day session Brainstorming Narrowing Voting

+ Day 1 Agenda TimeActivity 8:00 – 8:15Welcome and Thank You – Kathie Project Overview Agenda Ground Rules 8:15 – 8:45Group brainstorm on current ‘values’ 8:45 – 10:30Small group discussion of values 10:30 – 12:00 Group report out 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 2:00Create master list of values with preliminary definition statement 2:00 – 2:45Vote for 4-7 Values Statements 2:45 – 3:00Assign ‘Value’ to each team member to think about overnight, consider behaviors that embody that Value A new experience for most employees Keep them happy with good food and lots of coffee