Buffer's 6 Core Values, version 2.0

Buffer's 6 Core Values, version 2.0

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  Buffer Company Values Version 2.0Updated May 2018
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  We believe... ● Valuesshould be both reflective of the culture and aspirational. ● Values will always mean something different based on individual experiences, and when or how teammates are on-boarded -- and that’s okay! ● Some values felt foundational; others felt like they were not as relevant today as when the value was originally written. ● Values should “draw a line in the sand” to make us stand apart and make a statement.
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  Default to Transparency
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  ● As individuals,we view transparency as a lifestyle of authenticity and honesty. ● As a team, we view transparency as an effective way to work remotely and establish a culture of trust. ● As a company, we view transparency as a tool to help others. ● We strive to make all communication clear and avoid making assumptions. ● We share early in the decision process to avoid “big revelations.” Default to Transparency
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  Cultivate Positivity
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  ● We striveto approach things in a positive way while realizing all emotions are valid. ● We avoid non-constructive criticism of team members or customers. ● We assume the best of others because we may lack full context. ● We believe that constructive, honest feedback is an opportunity for growth. ● We push through any artificial harmony to work towards a better environment, product or concept. Cultivate Positivity
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  Show Gratitude
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  ● We regularlystop and demonstrate gratitude for our circumstances. ● We operate as no-ego doers, approaching customer conversations with the knowledge that it’s a privilege to serve them. ● We practice humility and do not attach our personal selves to ideas. ● We are grateful for the work teammates do to push the company forward. ● We display gratitude for the platforms, tools and open source code and communities that make our company possible and view it as our duty to give back. Show Gratitude
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  Practice Reflection
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  ● We believethe act of introspection is where true learning and life-changing adjustments originate. ● We approach discussions intentionally and think through all angles. ● We listen first and then listen more: seeking first to understand, then to be understood. ● We step back from the day-to-day and reflect on overall themes that will make an impact. ● We take the approach that everything is a hypothesis and we could be wrong. Practice Reflection
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  Improve Consistently
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  ● We havea higher expectation of ourselves and of our product than others have of us. ● We aim to be fully engaged in our work and activities, and fully disconnected when we’re not working. ● We choose to be where we are the happiest and most productive. ● We desire to be better tomorrow than today, knowing that improvement can be found in small changes. ● We strive to exemplify a growth mindset and believe that any skill or talent can be learned through deliberate practice. Improve Consistently
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  Act Beyond Yourself
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  ● We considerthe bigger picture, knowing our work goes beyond ourselves. ● We are not afraid of the less-traveled path if it holds true to our values and betters the world. ● We seek balance by taking into account multiple perspectives and listening deeply. ● We advocate for diverse backgrounds and perspectives to make our team and products stronger. ● We work to create an inclusive environment to build a better company and set a positive example for the world. Act Beyond Yourself
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  Check out buffer.com/values for more