Birch Lake - Trusted Partners | Inspiring Outcomes

Core Values

At Birch Lake, our culture enables us to inspire exceptional outcomes. Our core values form the foundation of our culture.

Accountability

We
  • are dependable and always there for clients
  • are reliable and action-oriented
  • own mistakes and learn from them
  • take ownership of projects and responsibility as a team

Communication

We
  • are a better listener than speaker
  • clearly communicate our expectations
  • express thoughts clearly and concisely
  • are candid and direct

Dynamic

We
  • evaluate goals and objectives and adjust methodology as necessary
  • deal well with uncertainty
  • remain calm in the face of change
  • maintain bearing under difficult circumstances

Effectiveness

We
  • produce valuable work product
  • employ core capabilities to seek exceptional outcomes
  • enable colleagues to maximize use of our core skills to drive value creation
  • prioritize actionable items and focus on generating exceptional results

Entrepreneurial

We
  • have a vision for success
  • wear many different hats
  • are agile and may redirect our focus to accommodate unforeseen circumstances
  • take informed risks

Freedom

We
  • leverage freedom into valuable work product
  • think freely and use our voice
  • take initiative, work smart and get things done
  • share our views even if they are controversial

Inclusion

We
  • are open-minded and appreciate diversity
  • seek diverse options
  • embrace learning from our colleagues and others
  • collaborate effectively and work toward common goals

Innovation

We
  • generate valuable ideas
  • think outside the box to develop and implement solutions
  • organically discover and apply new methods to improve efficiency
  • challenge prevailing assumptions and propose alternative approaches

Integrity

We
  • think in the best interests of our clients and partners
  • are guided by a strong moral compass
  • challenge conclusions but not the person
  • only say things about fellow employees that we would say to their face

Intellectual Curiosity

We
  • constantly seek to improve our skills
  • enjoy learning and continuously seek knowledge
  • possess an insatiable appetite to enhance our business acumen
  • professionally challenge ideas and opinions

Judgment

We
  • take action and don't wait for the perfect plan
  • identify root causes and move beyond treating symptoms
  • make difficult decisions
  • think strategically and carefully evaluate fact-driven options

Passion

We
  • come to work with a smile every day (almost)
  • inspire others with our infectious drive for excellence
  • are enthusiastic about what we do and have an exceptional work ethic
  • are positive and a source of motivation for others

Self-Awareness

We
  • acknowledge what we don’t know
  • seek awareness of how others perceive us
  • strive to understand how our actions, behaviors and thoughts impact others
  • work to know our strengths and weaknesses

Selflessness

We
  • give credit where credit is due
  • openly and proactively share information and resources
  • are ego-less when searching for the best ideas
  • are willing to contribute in any way

Transparency

We
  • share ideas and opinions freely
  • are candid and clear
  • convey how work product contributes to the big picture
  • are quick to admit mistakes