This deck describes the culture/life at Enerplus. Some of it we are living each day and some of it we are moving toward with great passion.

1. WARNING
The following slide deck may provoke discussion, inspiration, and/or excitement. We hope so, because that’s exactly what it’s for.

2. OUR CULTURE
a reference guide to loving
Life @ E+

3. Times are changing

4. Times are changing
the world is
changing
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5. Times are changing
the world is
changing
we are too.

6. Over the years, people have DRAMATICALLY changed how they live and work.

7. From
FOCUS
NEED
TIME
LOCATION
TENURE

8. From
TO
FOCUS
NEED
TIME
LOCATION
TENURE

9. From working quietly
to collaborating

10. From cellular phones
to iPhones

11. From horrible bosses
to inspiring ones

12. Like the world around us, we must continue to CHANGE (or risk falling behind).

13. We’ve moved from an INCOME TRUST…

14. We’ve moved from an INCOME TRUST…
to becoming a true EXPLORATION and PRODUCTION company.

15. And, we’re finding our groove…

16. And, we’re finding our groove…
(Sort of like “Stella” did.)

17. But keeping
up isn’t good
enough.

18. Looking around can distract us

19. Looking around can distract us
we must stay focused on our future
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20. Looking around can distract us
we must stay focused on our future
And who WE want to be.
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21. We want to create something
extraordinarily special
that DOES NOT EXIST in E&P today.

22. We want to create something
extraordinarily special
that DOES NOT EXIST in E&P today.
And we’re doing just that.

23. who we ARE matters

24. who we ARE matters
who we HIRE matters

25. who we ARE matters
who we HIRE matters
who we ADVANCE matters

26. OUR BASIC FORMULA IS THIS…

27. Find people who…

28. Find people who…
Dream BIG

29. Find people who…
Dream BIG
Get sh*t done

30. Find people who…
the right way
i.e. not at all costs
)
(
Dream BIG
Get sh*t done

31. Find people who…
Have fun!
Dream BIG
Get sh*t done

32. Find people who…
and they will thrive here
Have fun!
Dream BIG
Get sh*t done

33. We have eight key aspects of
OUR CULTURE that have guided us through the years

34. We have eight key aspects of
OUR CULTURE that have guided us through the years
– including ones we are moving towards with great passion

35. It’s a JOURNEY
and we aspire to get there TOGETHER

36. We value our values
#1

37. We balance the WHAT and the HOW in everything we do

38. We balance the WHAT and the HOW in everything we do
is our how
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39. (Think: TRUST and having COURAGE to speak up.)
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HONESTY

40. When we stick to the FACTS we stay with the TRUTH.
We say to ourselves…
(Be transparent, even when it’s tough.)

41. (Always strive to co-create.)
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ENGAGEMENT

42. We are at our best when we work together.
Co-creating = a better outcome all around.

43. (It’s OUR @ss on the line.)
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ACCOUNTABILITY

44. (It’s OUR @ss on the line.)
E
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ACCOUNTABILITY
But that said – MISTAKES ARE OKAY as long as we LEARN from them.

45. (owning ZERO.)
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RESPONSIBILITY

46. We want everyone to GO HOME IN THE SAME SHAPE (or better) than they arrived.

47. Yes, we’re in it for awesome results. But never at the cost of anyone’s SAFETY.
We care about the ENVIRONMENT and COMMUNITIES that we live and work in.

48. (We don’t tolerate jerks.)
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TEAMWORK

49. (We don’t tolerate jerks.)
(Even BRILLIANT jerks.)
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TEAMWORK

50. After all, it’s more fun to CELEBRATE the wins together.

51. OUR MOTTO: Play nice.
We’re all in this together.

52. There are no “CLCs” if you are truly living
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C.L.C.
(career limiting comment)

53. We take our work seriously, not ourselves (have fun!)
#2

54. Around here, feel free to dance like no one is watching.

55. Around here, feel free to dance like no one is watching.
YES we make the occasional music video.

56. Around here, feel free to dance like no one is watching.
YES we make the occasional music video.
YES it was to the tune of blurred lines…

57. Around here, feel free to dance like no one is watching.
YES we make the occasional music video.
YES it was to the tune of blurred lines…
NO we’re not sorry. We’d do it again in a heartbeat.

58. BUT WAIT – isn't there such a thing as too much fun at work?

59. BUT WAIT – isn't there such a thing as too much fun at work?
SAID NO ONE.

60. BUT WAIT – isn't there such a thing as too much fun at work?
SAID NO ONE. EVER.

61. Why do we believe in having fun at work?

62. Happy people treat others well.

63. Happy people treat others well.
Fun leads to creativity.

64. Happy people treat others well.
Fun leads to creativity.
Creativity leads to innovation.

65. Happy people treat others well.
Fun leads to creativity.
Creativity leads to innovation.
Work becomes a reward not just a way to rewards.

66. #3
We start with trust

67. We start with trust
#3
We’re always striving to get better at this part.

68. We believe NOBODY wants to work somewhere with this on the front door:

69. We believe NOBODY wants to work somewhere with this on the front door:
YOU ARE UNDER SUSPICION
(yes, at all times)

70. We need to better recognize our own BEHAVIOUR around trust –

71. Some people trust freely,
We need to better recognize our own BEHAVIOUR around trust –

72. Some people trust freely,
others have it earned.
We need to better recognize our own BEHAVIOUR around trust –

73. Some people trust freely,
others have it earned.
We need to better recognize our own BEHAVIOUR around trust –
But we all WANT to be trusted…

74. …DON’T WE?

75. To be TRUSTED is to keep your promises.

76. To be TRUSTED is to keep your promises.
To TRUST is to take risks on people.

77. To be TRUSTED is to keep your promises.
To TRUST is to take risks on people.
Sometimes, trust means giving second chances… even when it scares you.

78. We believe results matter – both how and what you deliver
#4

79. Remember, our HOW is
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80. People who place
Above things like
RESULTS
safety

81. DEPARTMENT
enerplus
People who place
Above things like

82. SELF
team
People who place
Above things like

83. …seem to have trouble understanding the HOW MATTERS just as much as the WHAT.

84. …seem to have trouble understanding the HOW MATTERS just as much as the WHAT.
(They learn fast or don’t stick around for long.)

85. So if that’s our HOW then what about our WHAT?

86. STRATEGY
WHAT is always grounded in our

87. STRATEGY
so that each of us can discover and impact
WHAT is always grounded in our

88. so that each of us can discover and impact
our core business
STRATEGY
WHAT is always grounded in our

89. DRIVING RESULTS requires lots of OPEN DIALOGUE among teams

90. SO WE GET MORE OF THIS

91. NOT THIS

92. NOT THIS

93. NOT THIS

94. #5
We know work & life happen in the same day

95. The lines between work and life are increasingly blurred.

96. Sometimes at work, you need to tackle things going on in your life.

97. Sometimes at work, you need to tackle things going on in your life.
We get it.

98. Sometimes at work, you need to tackle things going on in your life.
We get it.
Go ahead.
(It happens to all of us.)

99. Sometimes while you are out living life, you need to tackle a work thing or two.

100. Sometimes while you are out living life, you need to tackle a work thing or two.
We get that too.

101. When we’ve done all the awesome work we can for the day, we go home (guilt-free).
RESULTS matter more than how much face-time we put in.

102. Where we can, we use it to our advantage ♥
RESULTS matter more than where we get them done.

103. RESULTS matter more than how much vacation we take.
We let our results speak for themselves

104. RESULTS matter more than what we wear in the process.
We use good judgement and wear what we want…

105. P.P.E.
(personal protective equipment)
as long as it includes appropriate P.P.E. when required
And that’s fine, because safety looks great on everyone...

106. And not birthday suits (even if it’s your birthday)

107. To the extent we can, we believe in creating freedom in where

108. To the extent we can, we believe in creating freedom in where
when

109. To the extent we can, we believe in creating freedom in where
when
and howwe work.

110. To the extent we can, we believe in creating freedom in where
when
and howwe work.
Awesome results (delivered on-time) are what matter to us.

111. We also believe in enjoying life to its fullest.

112. We also believe in enjoying life to its fullest.
We are all for WORK and LIFE, and making darn sure both of them are awesome.

113. We value differences because they make us better
#6

114. We are a pretty cool bunch...
Our recipe is to hire the best and embrace our differences

115. Fresh ideas are always welcome here

116. This makes for some pretty impressive teammates all around.

117. Remember our formula?
thrive here
Have fun!
Dream BIG
Get sh*t done

118. IMPRESSIVE TEAMMATES share their differences – for the betterment of us all.

119. IMPRESSIVE TEAMMATES do things like…
Respectfully challenge your thinking.

120. IMPRESSIVE TEAMMATES do things like…
Ask questions like what if? and why not?

121. IMPRESSIVE TEAMMATES do things like…
Share freely and teach you new things.

122. IMPRESSIVE TEAMMATES do things like…
Help you get through. (They are incredibly resilient.)

123. IMPRESSIVE TEAMMATES do things like…
Anticipate, taking on work without being asked.

124. IMPRESSIVE TEAMMATES do things like…
Have your back and will volunteer to help you out.

125. Perhaps what’s most impressive about IMPRESSIVE TEAMMATES is they put the team > themselves.

126. Perhaps what’s most impressive about IMPRESSIVE TEAMMATES is they put the team > themselves.
They stay HUMBLE. (Remember “no brilliant jerks” here please.)

127. #7
We believe in simplicity and know this is often hard

128. We data.
♥

129. We data.
We ideas.
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130. We data.
We ideas.
We opinions.
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131. We data.
We ideas.
We opinions.
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(Data is probably our favourite. Lots of it!)
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132. We need to remember to keep things simple.

133. Simple usually starts with one bright idea.

134. …and blurs our vision
But often complexity creeps in…

135. Simple means…
Doing the right thing for Enerplus.

136. We take risks, measured and purposeful
#8

137. By this, we do not mean rolling the dice…

138. We believe action to be key in moving us forward.

139. We believe action to be key in moving us forward.
We understand action inherently involves risk.

140. We gather data.

141. We gather data.
We hold candid debates.

142. We gather data.
We hold candid debates.
Sometimes do this for way too long…

143. We gather data.
We hold candid debates.
Sometimes do this for way too long… until someone reminds us of #7 (simplicity)

144. We choose a path and manage the risk together.

145. To sum this all up…

146. OUR CULTURE applies to everyone.

147. OUR CULTURE applies to everyone.
We are all in this together.

148. We treat each other like we can make a difference.

149. We treat each other like we can make a difference.
And we do.

150. Each of us has the opportunity to lead (formally or informally).

151. That’s why we have 5 key leadership behaviours

152. That’s why we have 5 key leadership behaviours to help us ALL continue to cultivate OUR CULTURE.

153. They are…

154. They are…
fearlesslyBEAUTHENTIC(and humble)

155. They are…
fearlesslyBEAUTHENTIC(and humble) INVESTpeoplein

156. They are…
fearlesslyBEAUTHENTIC(and humble) INVESTpeopleinVALUEdiversity

157. They are…
fearlesslyBEAUTHENTIC(and humble) and EMPOWERguide(don’tmicro-manage) INVESTpeopleinVALUEdiversity

158. They are…
fearlesslyBEAUTHENTIC(and humble) and EMPOWERguide(don’tmicro-manage) INVESTpeopleinVALUEdiversityresultsBEandACCOUNTABLEsavvy

159. Cool words. But what do we really mean?

160. fearlessly
BE
AUTHENTIC
(and humble)
share more, rather than less
allow people to know the real you
admit mistakes
tell the truth
be yourself
be genuine
get to know your team as individuals first
build relationships
know what you know; admit what you don’t know
let people in
have the courage to speak up
share credit
team > self
be transparent
serve others with humility
be open to feedback
do what you say
work for a cause, not applause
don’t strive to make your presence noticed, just your absence felt
think of yourself less
believe in yourself

161. and EMPOWER
guide
(don’t micro-manage)
coach, don’t tell
start with WHY
know when to help
translate the strategy
take risks and trust your people
set the context
delegate
extend trust
leverage your experts
stand behind your people
enable others to be successful
be supportive
equip the team
balance workloads
focus on leading, not doing
allow creativity
give space
be agile in the face of change
clarify your purpose – know the why behind everything you do
invite others along the journey
inspire others
talk to your team often
listen

162. INVEST
people
in
give real-time feedback
set people up for success
offer help when needed
be available
know your people
make time
create exposure opportunities
equip people
focus on developing others
help the team grow
provide advice
be accessible
share experiences
provide training
mentor others
sponsor people
ensure safety is always job 1
seek real-time feedback
recruit the best
help people stretch beyond what they thought possible
onboard people well
deal with the tough stuff early
invest properly upfront
recognize a job well done
celebrate success
practice “same day service”
strive for great goals

163. VALUE
diversity
seek diversity of thought
be open to ideas
differences make us stronger
play to peoples strengths
know your people
be creative
encourage new ideas
seek contrary viewpoints
leverage a range of experiences
don’t hire clones
innovate and evolve
explore alternatives
allow creativity
test ideas out – just more than enough
be open to change
encourage respectful dissention
help people speak up
freely share opinions
think fewer silos, more collaboration
find new voices
be curious, not judgmental
listen
open your mind
leverage different backgrounds

164. results
BE
and ACCOUNTABLE
savvy
seek solutions, rather than point to problems
make informed decisions
support corporate goals
role model collaboration
find common ground
take action, managing risks
pursue excellence
learn from mistakes
if you are accountable, own it
implement for life
be creative
collaborate
own your decisions
own your mistakes
lead with integrity
work hard, work smart
drive results
seek win/win
inspire
be passionate about results
pitch in
resource the team for success
focus on results – but never at the cost of our values
do what you say
don’t complain, fix
strive for excellence

165. ►
We value our values
►
We take our work seriously, not ourselves (have fun!)
►
We start with trust
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We believe results matter – both how and what you deliver
►
We know work and life happen in the same day
►
We value differences because they make us better
►
We believe in simplicity and know this is often hard
►
We take risks, measured and purposeful
fearlesslyBEAUTHENTIC(and humble) and EMPOWERguide(don’tmicro-manage) INVESTpeopleinVALUEdiversityresultsBEandACCOUNTABLEsavvy
If you remember nothing else, remember these five:
…because they lead to this!

166. A final thought…

167. A lot of companies talk about Good to Great!

168. A lot of companies talk about Good to Great!
There’s nothing wrong with that – but for us, it’s just the starting point.

169. We are working on: Good to Great!

170. We are working on: Good to Great!
Great! to Awesome

171. We are working on: Good to Great!
Great! to Awesome
Awesome to Awesomer

172. STRENGTHENED
ENERGIZED
DISCIPLINED
FOCUSED
We are:

173. We are:

174. Photo credits: Lisa Studzinski and Caroline Diep, Slave Lake 2013

175. We believe in CREDIT where credit is due…
– THANKS for inspiring us.
First and foremost, to our EMPLOYEES for their honest feedback in our surveys and focus groups… you genuinely care about E+!
And also to…
#culturecode
HubSpot
Valve
Anchorman
Netflix
WestJet
Daniel Pink
Simon Sinek
Zappos
David Mead
The Fish! Philosophy