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The “Observer Effect”
BUILDING COMPANY CULTURE FROM THE INSIDE
Michael Parler
@michaelparler / prpl.rs
Vice President / Purple, Rock, Scissors
@michaelparler / @prplrckscssrs
Introductions
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• Vice President @ Purple Rock, Scissors
• General Operations / Process & Policy Management
• Digital Strategy / UX / PMP Methodologies
• Economics / Securities / CandleStick Trading
• No Limit Texas Hold’em / Magic the Gathering
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Purple, Rock, Scissors
“PRPL”
a.k.a.
@michaelparler / @prplrckscssrs
At PRPL we uncover insights
build software
solve problems
drive ROI
optimize performance
create content
deliver value
@michaelparler / @prplrckscssrs
Purple, Rock, Scissors grows businesses by
developing innovative digital solutions.
PRPL is an Orlando-based digital agency serving global brands at
the intersection of technology and humanity. Our agile process is
driven by goals and backed by data. We put strategy first to
uncover insights, solve problems, and drive results.
@michaelparler / @prplrckscssrs
• Measurement Plans
• Web Analytics & Insights
• ROI & Conversion Optimization
• Enterprise Architecture
• CRM / CCCM
Digital Strategy
• UX / Product Design
• SaaS / Software Development
• eCommerce
• Hardware R&D
• IoT & Wearables
Products & Solutions
• Experience Design
• Digital Content
• Photo & Video Production
• Motion Graphics
• VR & Augmented Reality
Branded Content
55rockstars
and growing...
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A Technology Agnostic Company
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Clients & Friends
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Integrated Display and
Environmental Awareness System
(I.D.E.A.S.)
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Research & Development of new
Augmented Reality / Wearable
Technology for Ground & Space
Crew at Kennedy Space Center
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• Early Career Initiative (ECI)
• Abacus Technology
• Florida Institute of Technology
• 2 Year Project - Proof of Concept
• SCRUM Methodology
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• Heads-Up Display Unit (HUD)
• Live Video Feeds
• Infrared Camera
• Audio / Video Communication
• Wifi Receiver
• Various Gas Sensors (O2, NH3, etc)
Key Features
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Cartoon Network
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Observer Effect
A DESTRUCTIVE PEEK INTO CHAOTIC AGENCY CULTURE
(this part is the actual presentation)
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Y.M.M.V.
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DISCLAIMER
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Company Culture
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Environment
PART I
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Open Floor Plan
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Whiteboard Walls
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Laptops / No Chains
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Stationary Monitors
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Standing Work Stations
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Strategy Rooms
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Whiteboard Walls
Misc. Furniture
Projector
Conference Phones
Sound Proofing
iPad Booking Software
Air Fresheners
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No “Corner Offices”
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Common Areas
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Feng Shui
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S T R A T E G Y R O O M S C O N F E R E N C E
R O O M S
T H E “ F L O O R ” T H E “ H E L M ”
B O O T H S
R E C R E A T I O N
S T R A T E G Y R O O M S C O N F E R E N C E
R O O M S
People
PART II
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Millennial Employees
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@michaelparler / @prplrckscssrs
?
?
Curiosity & Drive
?
Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
?
Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
No Ego / Open to Collaboration
?
Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
Ability to Learn & Retain
No Ego / Open to Collaboration
?
Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
Ability to Learn & Retain
Always Asking “Why”
No Ego / Open to Collaboration
?
Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
Ability to Learn & Retain
Always Asking “Why”
Adaptability & Openness
No Ego / Open to Collaboration
Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
Ability to Learn & Retain
Always Asking “Why”
Adaptability & Openness
Passion
?
No Ego / Open to Collaboration
Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
Ability to Learn & Retain
Always Asking “Why”
Passion
Adaptability & Openness
No Ego / Open to Collaboration
People: Challenges
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“Herding Cats”
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Time Consumption
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Communication
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Adherence to Process
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Recruiting
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Retention
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“Directness”
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Gravity & Reality
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Operations
PART III
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Fail Together
ETHOS
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Move Fast / Break Things
SPEED IS KEY
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@michaelparler / @prplrckscssrs
Open Door Policy
ACCESSIBILITY
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Open Handbook
TRANSPARENCY
handbook.prpl.rs
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Accelerated Career Path
MOMENTUM
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Fastest Lane
STRENGTH BUILDING
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Free Breakfast
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No Time Sheets
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Meeting Etiquette
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15 Min: Standing Meeting
30 Min: Stacked Computers
60 - 90 Min: Workshop
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#WorkRemote
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Review & Feedback
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Act
PlanCheck
Do
Assess
Design
Execute
Evaluate
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Kaizen
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Act
PlanCheck
Do
Assess
Design
Execute
Evaluate
@michaelparler / @prplrckscssrs
@michaelparler / @prplrckscssrs
GlassDoor.com
REPUTATION MANAGEMENT
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Town Hall
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
PRPL Academy
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Q & A Time
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WITH A FEW RULES…
Thanks!
Michael Parler
@michaelparler / prpl.rs
Vice President / Purple, Rock, Scissors

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