How Our Culture Enables Our Exceptional Team to Build Exceptional Teams

Feb 28, 2023

Authored By Julie Catalano

At Bespoke Partners, we are in the business of building exceptional teams for our clients. Leadership talent is the primary factor in value creation for the private equity backed companies we work with.

We believe that it takes an exceptional team to build those exceptional teams.

BESPOKE UNIVERSITY That’s why we invest in making our workplace and environment an enriching and motivating place to work. Central to that is Bespoke Partners’ unique culture and values.

If you are in the human capital space and considering your next role, let me detail some reasons that Bespoke Partners should be on your short-list of firms to consider. As our CEO often says, “a role at Bespoke Partners will be the best job you will ever have.”

Bespoke’s Employee Value Proposition

Bespoke places a strong emphasis on its culture and values as key components of our Employee Value Proposition (EVP). Our EVP defines what we offer our employees in terms of benefits, opportunities, and experiences. By reinforcing our EVP through our culture and values, we are creating a consistent and aligned work environment that employees can believe in and feel proud to be a part of.

Our culture and values play crucial roles in shaping the workplace experience for our employees, including their sense of purpose, engagement, and satisfaction. We believe that a strong and positive culture can lead to increased employee morale, productivity, and retention, all of which can have a significant impact on the overall success of our business.

At Bespoke, our culture and values are not just words on paper. We actively live and demonstrate them in how we lead and how we work together. This is achieved through open communication, employee recognition and rewards programs, and regularly reinforcing and celebrating the behaviors that align with them.

By putting culture and values at the forefront of our EVP, we are setting our organization apart and attracting employees who are looking for a fulfilling and meaningful work experience.

Bespoke Winning Values

Our 4 core values play a critical role in shaping and guiding our organizational culture:

Invest in Others’ Success
Be Memorable
Inspire Growth
Winners Win

These core values are the important beliefs and principles guiding our decision-making and actions. Our values provide a foundation for how we interact with each other and serve as a unifying force for everyone in the organization.

When values drive an organizational culture, it creates a clear and consistent set of expectations for everyone within the organization. This can lead to a more positive work environment, as employees understand what is expected of them and how they can contribute to the success of the organization.

Additionally, when values are integrated into all aspects of the workplace, from recruitment to performance management, it sends a powerful message to employees that they are valued and that their contributions are appreciated. This can lead to increased employee engagement, job satisfaction, and commitment to the organization.

To ensure our values are driving our culture, we communicate them clearly and consistently, and model the desired behavior through the actions and decisions of leadership.

Let’s explore these values further.

Invest in Others’ Success

Investing in others’ success means taking a proactive and intentional approach to helping others reach their goals and potential. This can take many forms, from providing guidance and mentorship, to offering opportunities for learning and growth, to advocating for others within the organization.

Investing in others’ success can have a number of benefits for both the individual and the organization. For example, we recently launched Bespoke University, a program that enables our team members to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their current role and beyond. This can lead to improved performance, increased job satisfaction, and a more positive and engaged workforce.

Additionally, when we invest in others’ success, we are also creating a culture of collaboration and mutual support, where everyone feels empowered to contribute and succeed. We see this resulting in more innovation and creativity, as well as a more positive and supportive work environment for everyone.

It’s important to remember that investing in others’ success is not just about providing resources, but also about fostering a culture of trust and respect. This involves actively listening to and valuing the perspectives and contributions of others and providing constructive feedback to help them grow and improve. By doing so, we can create a positive and supportive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential.

Be Memorable

Being memorable is all about being genuine, authentic, and making a positive impact on those we interact with, both internally and externally. When we bring our authentic self, we also bring our unique strengths, personality, and perspectives to the table, which can help to build strong relationships and a positive reputation.

In today’s competitive business environment, delivering an exceptional and differentiated experience is more important than ever. Our focus is on delivering high-quality service, demonstrating empathy and understanding, and going above and beyond to meet the needs of our clients and candidates. By doing this we create a memorable and positive experience that sets us apart from the competition.

It’s also important to remember that being memorable is not just about the big, flashy moments. It’s also about the little things that add up over time. For example, paying attention to detail, taking the time to understand others’ perspectives, and demonstrating a genuine interest in their success can all contribute to a memorable and positive impression.

Ultimately, by being our authentic selves and delivering an exceptional and differentiated experience, we are not only helping to build a positive reputation for ourselves, but also for our organization. We are demonstrating a commitment to excellence, and helping to build a strong, positive, and lasting relationship with our clients and candidates.

Inspire Growth

Having a growth mindset and demonstrating learning agility are key to personal and professional development, as well as to the success of organizations. A growth mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and learning. We approach challenges and obstacles as opportunities for growth and learning, rather than as insurmountable roadblocks.

Demonstrating learning agility means being open to new ideas and approaches, and having the ability to quickly adapt and respond to change. This requires a willingness to continuously learn and grow, and to experiment and take calculated risks.

By seeking out new approaches to solve problems, we are demonstrating an innovative and forward-thinking mindset that is essential for success in today’s rapidly changing business environment. By continuously challenging the status quo and seeking out new and better ways of doing things, we can help to drive innovation and progress, and position ourselves and Bespoke for success.

It’s important to remember that a growth mindset and learning agility are not just about acquiring new knowledge. It’s also about applying it in real-world situations. We need to be willing to put new ideas into action, to reflect on our experiences, and to continuously improve and evolve.

By embracing a growth mindset and demonstrating learning agility, we are positioning ourselves for success in our personal and professional lives and helping to drive progress and innovation within Bespoke.

Winners Win

Being resilient and optimistic, and embracing a positive outlook can be incredibly valuable, both personally and professionally. With a positive mindset, we are more likely to view challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning, rather than as insurmountable roadblocks.

The “Winners Win” value means that even when you experience a setback, you learn from it and improve. That turns what might seem like a loss into a win.

It’s important to remember that resilience is not just about bouncing back from setbacks and failures. It’s also about maintaining a positive outlook and continue pursuing our goals, even in the face of adversity.

By looking for the silver lining and finding opportunities in challenging circumstances, we can stay focused on our goals and keep moving forward. We can do that even when faced with obstacles and setbacks. And by extracting lessons from both successes and failures, we continuously learn and grow, and position ourselves for future success.

Remembering that “winners always win” can also be a useful mindset to adopt, as it reinforces the belief that with hard work and determination, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve our goals. By approaching each challenge with a positive and resilient mindset, we can stay motivated, focused, and confident, and increase our chances of success.

In summary, being resilient, optimistic, and embracing a positive outlook can help us all maintain a growth mindset, continuously learn and grow, and position ourselves for success, both personally and professionally.

Joining Bespoke Partners

Building exceptional teams for our clients starts with building our own exceptional team. Our culture and values are central to that effort and I feel honored that every day I get to work with such amazing professionals who embrace and live the values I have outlined here.

Are you considering your next move in executive recruiting or human capital advisory consulting? Drop us a line and let’s talk about how a role at Bespoke might be the best you will ever have.

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