The document outlines the values and culture of an organization called Board of Innovation. It describes 8 values that make up their DNA: 1) We help each other to be amazing, 2) Share and be open-minded, 3) Always be creative, 4) Focus on self-development, 5) We are next gen, 6) Everyone is an entrepreneur, 7) Be responsible and enjoy freedom, and 8) Have fun. The organization aims to help large corporations innovate like startups and foster a culture of passion, purpose, creativity and continuous learning among its team.

1. we share at
How we build our own
Start-up Culture
boardofinnovation.com
8 values
we make corporates innovate like startups

2. It all starts with a vision!
Goal, purpose, ... whatever you want to call it

3. “It’s our goal to make corporates innovate
like startups to challenge the status quo.”
It all starts with a vision!
Goal, purpose, ... whatever you want to call it

4. and a mission!
= how we like to translate our vision in our work

5. Board of Innovation offers
hands-on guidance & the guts
to design new offerings
when looking for sustainable profit.
and a mission!
= how we like to translate our vision in our work

6. We see ourselves as a professional sports team!
Not a family, a sports team!

7. Now, we had a team weekend to discover our DNA
Team weekend in the Swiss Alps. This is a view from our brainstorm room, nice!

8. Yes, we had
some fun too!
Now, we had a team weekend to discover our DNA
Team weekend in the Swiss Alps. This is a view from our brainstorm room, nice!

9. What came out: Our Board of Innovation DNA
Our shared set of behaviors that we seem to have, value in each other, and strive for.

10. Have fun!
Be responsible, enjoy freedom
We help each other to be amazing
Share and be open-minded
Focus on Self-development
We are Next Gen
Everyone is an entrepreneur
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Always be creative3.
What came out: Our Board of Innovation DNA
Our shared set of behaviors that we seem to have, value in each other, and strive for.

11. We help each other to be amazing1.
What came out: Our Board of Innovation DNA
Our shared set of behaviors that we seem to have, value in each other, and strive for.
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12. We help each other to be amazing!
Our goal is to be simply amazing in what we do. Not average, amazing.

13. We help each other to be amazing!
You help others in the team to shine. Also don’t forget to thank people for their support.

14. We help each other to be amazing!
We have the habit to ask anyone
in the team for a 10min Coffee
Meeting when you need help!

15. Share and be open-minded2.
Our Board of Innovation DNA
Our shared set of behaviors that we seem to have, value in each other, and strive for.
www.boardofinnovation.com

16. Share and be open-minded
You love to share your ideas, learnings, and honest feedback.

17. Share and be open-minded
We love to share our work
with “the outside”.
The presentation you’re currently
viewing is only one of many great
sharings
(+more)

18. Share and be open-minded
You listen to others and are open to change your own point of view at any time.

19. Always be creative3.
Our Board of Innovation DNA
Our shared set of behaviors that we seem to have, value in each other, and strive for.
www.boardofinnovation.com

20. Always be creative!
You always approach things in a positive, creative way. Learn through experimentation!

21. Always be creative!
Don’t complain about problems, come with solutions! You aim for creative yet simple solutions.

22. Focus on Self-development4.
Our Board of Innovation DNA
Our shared set of behaviors that we seem to have, value in each other, and strive for.
www.boardofinnovation.com

23. Focus on self-development
You take time to reflect, aim for excellence, and develop sustainable habits to get there. Learn each day.

24. Focus on self-development
You are conscious of your current level of performance, health and happiness, and make changes to grow.

25. Focus on self-development
You are conscious of your current level of performance, health and happiness, and make changes to grow.
Our internal TeamBoard helps all
of us to focus on our time
spendings with client projects,
internal stuff, ...

26. We are Next Gen5.
Our Board of Innovation DNA
Our shared set of behaviors that we seem to have, value in each other, and strive for.
www.boardofinnovation.com

27. We are next gen.
You try to live and think 5 years ahead.

28. We are next gen.
You inspire team members, clients, and others.

29. We are next gen.
Every 2 weeks we have an
internal AmazeMe session. The
goal is to inspire our team with
#awesome stuff.
Share new ideas with the team.
You inspire team members, clients, and others.

30. Everyone is an entrepreneur6.
Our Board of Innovation DNA
Our shared set of behaviors that we seem to have, value in each other, and strive for.
www.boardofinnovation.com

31. Everyone is an entrepreneur
You are passionated about and take initiative to grow Board of Innovation.

32. Everyone is an entrepreneur
Everyone is co-building the company!

33. Be responsible, enjoy freedom7.
Our Board of Innovation DNA
Our shared set of behaviors that we seem to have, value in each other, and strive for.
www.boardofinnovation.com

34. Be responsible, enjoy your freedom
You have a strong sense of responsibility & integrity. Full responsible for your role, and focused on results.

35. Be responsible, enjoy your freedom
We love to choose our own
working hours! It’s not important
when you work, but what you can
deliver right?!
10:42 PM
#deadline

36. Be responsible, enjoy your freedom
You enjoy your personal freedom to grow yourself, the team, and the company.

37. Have fun!8.
Our Board of Innovation DNA
Our shared set of behaviors that we seem to have, value in each other, and strive for.
www.boardofinnovation.com

38. Have Fun!
You combine high performance work (single task) with switching off completely (relax, breaks, vacation, ...)

39. Have Fun!
Example: in the morning we
single task in the zone

40. Have Fun!
You have fun and pride in what you do. Passion and purpose motivate you more than money.

41. Have Fun!
We’re not talking about killing it
at the soccer table, quads,
office BBQ, traveling,..

42. Have Fun!
...but being passionate about the
projects we work on!

43. Have fun!
Be responsible, enjoy freedom
We help each other to be amazing
Share and be open-minded
Focus on Self-development
We are Next Gen
Everyone is an entrepreneur
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Always be creative3.
We’re proud of our DNA
Like everything we do, it’s work in progress of course.
www.boardofinnovation.com

44. We’d love to hear your thoughts.
Contact us: @philderidder - @nickdemey - info@boardofinnovation.com
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