Step On Toes.
What it means:
It doesn’t matter whether you’re an intern here, or even the CEO. What matters is having your ideas heard!
- Never be afraid to speak up.
- Make sure to challenge ideas if you think there can be improvements.
- There are no bad ideas. Only unspoken ones.
Help Others To Help Themselves.
What it means:
Be there to reach out your hand to help others. Always make sure that you’re helping others in a way that lets them do the best they can.
- Give and receive help from your colleagues. We’re here for you, you’re here for us!
- The best kind of help, is one where you open the road that leads to the answers instead of directly leading them there.
Fail Fast.
What it means:
Failing is a part of life. What matters is getting back up and learning from it.
- Do try new things even if there are risks
- Failure is often the most valuable teacher. Don’t be afraid of it.
- Do learn from mistakes and try to get back up.
Never Settle.
What it means:
Nobody’s perfect. Here at Bukit Vista we always strive to be the best version of ourselves and to keep improving each and every day.
- Try to do something to improve yourself every day.
- Be proactive in finding new ways of learning.
- Always keep an open mind.
- There are always things to improve upon.
But do take care to not burn yourselves out! Life is a marathon, not a sprint.
Be Transparent.
What it means:
Communication is king. Be open with your colleagues and let’s all foster a culture of trust.
- Let your team know if you’re unwell, need help, or want something.
- Update your team on your work regularly
- Try to keep your Google Calendar descriptive
Details Matter.
What it means:
It’s important to get the little things right. True polish of work comes from doing the things that often can go unnoticed.
- Keep your eyes open for the little things
- Be as descriptive as possible
- Make sure all avenues are accounted for
- Double check everything
Be the Hero.
What it means:
Step up and take charge, even when the going gets tough!
- You say what you think even if it’s controversial
- You make tough decisions when agonizing
- You take smart risks
- You question actions inconsistent with our values
- You create new ideas that prove useful
Don’t Assume, Use Data.
What it means:
It’s easy to go with our instinct. Stop, take a step back, and try to see the different angles. Do some research. Who knows where that one little question could lead to?
- Assumptions stop discovery and true knowledge from developing. We use data to prove our points, justify our decisions.
- You make wise decisions – people, technical, business, & creative; despite ambiguity
- You identify root causes, and get beyond treating symptoms
- Your smartly separate what must be done well now and what can be improved later
- You focus on great results rather than on process
- Ultimately, we are trying to prioritize and make decisions that are high in both IQ and EQ