MICHE Values

Workers see their work (and its values) as a reflection of themselves. These values exemplify the core of MICHE.studio and its creation. These will grow stronger, change, and evolve as we grow. Regularly revisiting company values is essential to alignment and provides the opportunity for feedback and development

We foster connection in the following ways:

Treat everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Give others your full time and attention.
Through partnership + collaboration.
Learn from others and respect their experiences and knowledge.
Set and respect personal and professional boundaries.
Network to make lasting connections in the industry.
Build lasting positive professional relationships.
Strive to make successful projects with clients, networks, and industry.
Open communication, transparency, vulnerability, and honesty.
Give back to the industry through mentorship, volunteering, and being a part of industry organizations.
Exemplify gratitude and give thanks to those who support and inspire.
Never underestimate a causal conversation and where it can lead.
Culture isn’t just about social activities, it’s about values and behaviors. It is about how we speak to each other, how we resolve difficult situations, how we support others in stressful times.

We foster execution in the following ways:

Work smarter not harder / create and maintain efficiencies.
(Best practices)
Taking pride and care in your work
Delivering quality deliverables on time
Communicating clear expectations
Working deliberately and with intention. Not working to fill a timesheet.
Asking questions and being open to learning.
Fail fast and learn from failures.
Strive to do it better and faster each time.
Supporting teammates/ partners as an ally and team member striving to meet the same goal.
Finding solutions. No pointing fingers - but learning from it and providing solutions. Coming to problems with solutions already in hand. Focusing on the issues/problems/concerns that are right in front of us.
Anticipate needs.
Taking time to answer questions. It is okay to hold hands.
Become a resource and authority of knowledge/skill.
Reliability.
Wellbeing is part of the product.

We foster leadership in the following ways:

(As cliche as it sounds!) Be the change you want to see.
Stop educating and “DO” - Don’t showcase/ Hide the vegetables.
Lean into your authority of your knowledge. Lead partners the best way.
Be involved in leadership positions in the industry/ community.
Ethical - stick to your values + never compromise your ethics.
Empowerment in the context of leadership.
Stepping out of your comfort zone to grow.
DEI - Diversity - Equity - Inclusion
- Disability led - changes the way we work and when we work by setting boundaries within and without.
- Building a diverse team and working with diverse owners/ partners.
- Helping bridge the gap.
- Bringing people with you - where’s the top and who’s coming with you?
Rework the language we are using + consistently educating and challenging ourselves (learn from our mistakes).
Holding each other accountable – willing to have hard conversations.
Sustainability/ Science based target.
- Remote work to reduce commute carbon emissions.
- Direct flights only/ sustainable traveling.
- Recycling + composting.
- Mostly digital - decrease waste when possible.
- Using material bank for finishes.

We foster balance in the following ways:

Stay nimble with flexible hours.
Trust is a two-way street.
Cultivate a life and foster passions outside of work.
Set and respect boundaries.
Maintain an open-door policy. Ask questions and be open to answering questions.
Support (each other and ask for it when you need it).
Autonomy/freedom.
Balance includes mental, emotional + physical health.
Be true to your unique identity.
Celebrate your strengths and work to reach individual goals together.
Maintain a manageable workload.
Work remotely as much as possible.
Unplug and disconnect regularly and take time for leisure to avoid burnout.
(Take a break if you need to).

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