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Culture eats strategy for breakfast
“Culture is the name for what people are interested in, their thoughts, their models, the books they read and the speeches they hear.” walter lipman
Purpose, Principles and Culture
Taken together, our Purpose, Principles and Culture are the foundation for NARA's unique values and virtues.
Our Purpose unifies us in a common cause and growth strategy inspiring our people to make a positive contribution every day.
Our Principles and Culture reflect the behaviors that shape how we work for our investors, with each other and with our partners, articulating our unique approach to investing and conducting work every day.
Our Purpose
We seek to drive economic growth and make a positive impact, now and for the generations to come.
We invest for the long term because building successful, resilient businesses can lead to better returns and economic growth.
We do this by using extraordinary people and capital to help companies solve ambitious problems, allowing our people, our shareholders and the communities in which we live and work to prosper.
Our Culture
Excellent people are the key to achieving our vision. We employ a world-class, motivated, team-spirited workforce, and create a dynamic atmosphere in which employees may flourish and reach their highest potential.
We see the inherent value in every individual and strive to create a collaborative, open working environment where every team member is expected to contribute. We form long lasting, trusted relationships through mutual respect, loyalty, community involvement, and support that extend beyond our job responsibilities.
We celebrate diversity by showing genuine interest, regard, and appreciation for different people, approaches and styles, as we know our collective experience affords us a competitive edge.
Team work
Teamwork is at the heart of how we operate. We continually look to help one another and work together towards common goals. We know from experience that we can achieve much more collectively than any of us could individually.
have fun
A happy work environment means our employees want to stay with us and we can attract the best people. The evidence that fun boosts productivity is compelling. We constantly look for individuals with a positive mindset, that help us achieve our goals with their abilities and attitude.
pioneering
We have a healthy dissatisfaction with the status quo.
We are committed to the pioneering spirit because it created us and still drives us as a business. It gives us the passion for winning and for creating a better future. It means that we are always willing to take intelligent risks.
Simply put, we are pioneers who have an enterprising spirit and an unwavering determination to advance what is right and worth while. We think big and are bold in driving towards new horizons.
Trust
People do business with people they like and trust. As a relationship-driven firm, we are deeply committed to building and sustaining long-term internal and external partnerships, grounded in trust and transparency.
humility
We continually seek to understand and align the interests of all stakeholders, and we treat everyone with fairness, compassion, and respect. We believe that "arrogance kills" and has no place at NARA.
Determination
We act on our own initiative, take entrepreneurial responsibility, and pursue our goals with determination. We possess an inner strength that allows us to remain dedicated to our purpose. We accomplish extraordinary results through determination. We have a determination to make things happen and be the best at what we do.
We do whatever it takes to live up to our commitments. Over the course of a long and complex project, that means fostering a culture of adaptability and creativity. We understand that construction and working in fully operational facilities can be hard and demanding. We understand that it takes resilience and drive to meet the changing demands of our clients, and we are focused on successfully making it to the finish line.
Balance
We are thoughtful about how we spend our time and energy. While we pursue excellence on the job, we also support each other to live our best lives—pursuing personal projects, spending time with loved ones, and recharging our energy. We are passionate and purpose driven; At the same time, we stay grounded, respect boundaries, and avoid burnout.
Our Principles
Our principles underpin everything we do with our investors, continuously working for better results.
Our principles guide us in the judgments, decisions and actions we take every day to have a positive impact.
Our principles provide our employees with the environment they need to fulfill their potentials as professionals and people.
Results Driven - Excellence
We believe we must strive for excellence in everything we do. We set high standards, and then consistently try to exceed them. We attract self-motivated, highly capable, results-oriented people and invest heavily in their development.
When stakeholders experience collaborating with us, we want them to feel the difference and get uncommon solutions and results. We work relentlessly to obtain the highest quality results through continuous improvement and flawless execution.
Impact Driven - Commitment
We always strive to do the right thing. We are committed to responsibility because we want to take care of our consumers, customers and employees, as well as the environment and the communities in which we operate. We take this personally and always do what we say we will do.
Our Purpose unifies us in a common cause and growth strategy inspiring our people to make a positive contribution every day.
Our Principles and Culture reflect the behaviors that shape how we work for our investors, with each other and with our partners, articulating our unique approach to investing and conducting work every day.
People Driven - Passion
Our focus on impact and results would not be possible without passion. We show pride, enthusiasm, and energy in everything we do. We are passionate about our people. We recognize others' contribution and celebrate success.
We have passion for what we do, being determined to be the best at doing what matters most. We're passionate about providing the highest quality product and service for our customers, investors and capital partners.