Our Principles
A foundation for the future
At Civilla, we understand that if you don't get the cultural underpinnings of an organization right, you will end up with problems for years to come. As a result, our team has spent the last five years re-visiting our principles, reading them aloud to each other, reflecting on where we see them in action, and making modifications. This iterative process has resulted in twelve principles that underpin Civilla’s culture. They strengthen our team’s decision making, influence our behavior, and reflect the agreements we’ve made to each other. One-hundred years from now, we believe they’ll continue to evolve and guide the way.
our principles
well-being+
This is a marathon. We honor the daily practice of mental, physical, and spiritual health for ourselves and team.
relationships+
At Civilla, deep relationships are our greatest asset. We are each responsible for seeding new relationships, investing in them, and preserving the trust we hold.
quality of work+
We do work that we're proud to put our name on and take responsibility for all that we create.
decisions+
We trust those closest to the issue to make the final call and know when to seek the perspective of others.
growth+
We each guide our own growth. Civilla creates the conditions for us to bring our strengths and gifts forward.
belonging+
We are committed to the long-haul work of creating a culture where people feel accepted and valued for who they are.
operations+
Our tools and actions minimize the "doing of the doing". We each do our part to ensure the organization runs smoothly.
Space+
Like gardeners, we cultivate the space to be light, functional, and magical.
reciprocity+
Civilla's mojo comes from the team's commitment to our mission and the organization's deep investment in us all.
team+
We are small but mighty, close-knit, and brave!
Perspective+
We take our work seriously, but refrain from taking ourselves too seriously. Here it is hard to distinguish between work and place.
finances+
We all understand the health of the business and the impact our decisions on the whole.