The Vessel Way
First Edition
April 2021
CORE BEHAV IORS LE ADERSHIP BEHAV IORS
So, the Vessel Way is a journal of sorts, documenting who we are at a point in time and there for us to look back upon in reflection as we advance toward a shared future. We offer our story with gratitude for the role you will inevitably play in helping shape its next chapters.
BELIEFS
The Vessel Way has been meticulously designed but is always being redesigned as we travel the path toward achievement of our Purpose. We learn from each other every day and we use those learnings to tweak our Beliefs and Behaviors, just as the navigation system in your car might take note of an obstacle ahead and reroute.
PURPOSE
Vessel is each of us—unique, diverse, independent—brought together based on a common Purpose (our “north star”) and a set of deeply held Beliefs (our system of navigation). That Purpose and those Beliefs shape the ways in which we conduct ourselves and interact with each other, which we describe as our Behaviors. Together, our Purpose, our Beliefs and our Behaviors form our culture, known as the Vessel Way.
INTRODUC TION
What’s Vessel?
Our Purpose
Vessel exists… To offer communities their residents the space to thrive. PURPOSE
To develop the built environment without damage to the natural environment. To bring innovation to an industry that wants for imagination.
BELIEFS
And, to harness our collective capabilities to secure the foundation of human dignity.
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Our Beliefs
We are guided toward achieving our Purpose by our belief in the power of… Talent Passion Optimism BELIEFS
Devotion Restlessness
Process that will allow us to navigate an uncharted path, and The strength we draw from each other
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Wild imagination
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Our Behaviors
We are thankfully unalike in so many ways, but if you are one of us, you… Love what you do Are a clutch player Do the right thing Are a Believer Act like an Owner
Mobilize a team Execute
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Have a plan
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We look to you to lead us, and when you do, you…
LOVE WHAT YOU DO
Approach work with passion, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude. Wear a smile and offer a laugh. Enthusiastically embrace a challenge.
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Take pride in your contribution to our work.
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Meet resistance with positivity and determination.
ARE A CLUTCH PLAYER
Show up, eagerly. Produce excellent work. Live up to your commitments and can be counted upon. Support your teammates.
Own the outcome.
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Learn from your mistakes.
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DO THE RIGHT THING
Act with integrity. Tell the truth. Do not take shortcuts. Admit your mistakes. Be humble. CORE BEHAV IORS LE ADERSHIP BEHAV IORS
ARE A BELIEVER
Believe in yourself. Believe in your team. Believe in the Vessel Way. Show it.
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ACT LIKE AN OWNER
Stop the buck. Leave your legacy. Enjoy the ride.
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HAVE A PLAN
Keep sight of our larger strategic objectives. Translate those with thoughtfulness and diligence into strategic objectives.
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MOBILIZE A TEAM
Know what help you need and when you will need it. Carefully define roles and responsibilities. Recruit talented teammates. Set clear expectations of them. Build a sense of community, security and morale. LE ADERSHIP BEHAV IORS
Act decisively when things aren’t working out.
EXECUTE
When things are going well, double down. Anticipate problems before they become crises. Offer senior management options (not problems). When necessary, pivot. LE ADERSHIP BEHAV IORS
The Vessel Way Forward Cultural membership can be cozy; it is like a blanket that we can wrap ourselves in, feeling safe. That sense of security gives us the confidence to be our “best selves” and show our “true selves”. So, as much as culture keeps us close to home, it also gives us strength to venture out, because we know we have a firm foundation beneath us. Vessel made the decision to invest early in defining its culture because we wanted to establish that foundation from the very beginning and create a rock-solid foundation for growth. If we are to achieve our Purpose, each of us must be a Believer and exhibit our Behaviors. We need to be our best-selves and true-selves. Whether you are a Vessel “vet” or are new to our team, please keep in mind that the Vessel Way is more important than any business plan we could write. The Vessel Way is the foundation of all of that. Its our destination and the system we depend upon to get us there. It’s our way forward.