Our Team
1st Portfolio has a unique culture. We are truly committed to the success and empowerment of our employees. It is essential that our Culture be designed to fit our core values and our corporate goals. If we do not design our own, we will inherit one by default. What is a Culture in the corporate world? We believe it is a set of common values; a clear set of ethics, contextual goals and commitments that management and employees adhere and aspire to. We commit to the following ideals:
- Integrity: We have truthfulness in all our business dealings with employees and with the outside world. This means, we “honor” our word to all those we deal with.
- Communication: We actively listen to employees and clients.
- Praise/Empowerment: Employees are always praised and encouraged to excel, innovate, and feed their best ideas to management. Management is committed to empowering its teams. When mistakes are made but commitment is present, coaching is highly preferable to criticism.
- Gossip: There is zero tolerance for gossip or demeaning of any team member, client or anyone who is part of our network.
- Discipline: The practice of doing what should and must be done to achieve the desired results. Discipline is commitment to results that are greater than reasons for failure.
- Professionalism: The highest standard held in presentations, actions, confidentiality, prudence and loyalty.
- Value: We are dedicated to producing quality work that is valuable and rewarding to our clients.
- Competence with Authenticity: We know what we know; we know what we don’t know. We hold no pretense and are committed to acquire the best skills in our field.
- Team Spirit: Individual accomplishment is important but always in support of all team members.
- Service: We are dedicated to contributing to our employees, clients, investors and our community.
