Psalm 17
The headline for this blog raises the question ‘what is a value?’ Companies often publish values and I did a quick search for some examples1 The following is just one of 10 Companies who, according to the author of the article I read, have core values that actually reflect their culture
H&M
“Individually our values may seem obvious. But put them together and our unique company culture is born. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.”
- We Are One Team – Our great colleagues make the difference. It’s when we share our skills, knowledge and experience we become one team. Diversity makes us strong.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit – The day we stop acting like entrepreneurs, we’ll be just another fashion company.
- Straightforward And Open-Minded – We value diversity in people and ideas, as much as in personal style.
- Cost-Conscious – Being cost-conscious is about keeping an eye on expenses and making smart, sustainable choices even in the small, everyday things.
So, what is a value? I like to explain it as ‘something I hold dear, that affects the way I behave’. The implication is, that if I say integrity is one of my