the "observer effect" - building company culture from the inside
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The “Observer Effect”BUILDING COMPANY CULTURE FROM THE INSIDE
Michael Parler
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Vice President / Purple, Rock, Scissors
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Introductions
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• Vice President @ Purple Rock, Scissors
• General Operations / Process & Policy Management
• Digital Strategy / UX / PMP Methodologies
• Economics / Securities / CandleStick Trading
• No Limit Texas Hold’em / Magic the Gathering
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Purple, Rock, Scissors
“PRPL”a.k.a.
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At PRPL we uncover insightsbuild softwaresolve problems
drive ROIoptimize performance
create content
deliver value
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Purple, Rock, Scissors grows businesses by developing innovative digital solutions.
PRPL is an Orlando-based digital agency serving global brands at the intersection of technology and humanity. Our agile process is driven by goals and backed by data. We put strategy first to uncover insights, solve problems, and drive results.
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• Measurement Plans
• Web Analytics & Insights
• ROI & Conversion Optimization
• Enterprise Architecture
• CRM / CCCM
Digital Strategy
• UX / Product Design
• SaaS / Software Development
• eCommerce
• Hardware R&D
• IoT & Wearables
Products & Solutions
• Experience Design
• Digital Content
• Photo & Video Production
• Motion Graphics
• VR & Augmented Reality
Branded Content
55rockstars
and growing...
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A Technology Agnostic Company
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Clients & Friends
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Integrated Display and Environmental Awareness System
(I.D.E.A.S.)
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Research & Development of new Augmented Reality / Wearable Technology for Ground & Space Crew at Kennedy Space Center
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• Early Career Initiative (ECI)
• Abacus Technology
• Florida Institute of Technology
• 2 Year Project - Proof of Concept
• SCRUM Methodology
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• Heads-Up Display Unit (HUD)
• Live Video Feeds
• Infrared Camera
• Audio / Video Communication
• Wifi Receiver
• Various Gas Sensors (O2, NH3, etc)
Key Features
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Cartoon Network
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Observer EffectA DESTRUCTIVE PEEK INTO CHAOTIC AGENCY CULTURE
(this part is the actual presentation)
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Y.M.M.V.
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DISCLAIMER
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Company Culture
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EnvironmentPART I
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Open Floor Plan
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Whiteboard Walls
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Laptops / No Chains
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Stationary Monitors
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Standing Work Stations
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Strategy Rooms
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Whiteboard Walls Misc. Furniture
Projector Conference Phones
Sound Proofing iPad Booking Software
Air Fresheners
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No “Corner Offices”
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Common Areas
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Feng Shui
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S T R A T E G Y R O O M S C O N F E R E N C E R O O M S
T H E “ F L O O R ” T H E “ H E L M ”
B O O T H S
R E C R E A T I O NS T R A T E G Y R O O M S C O N F E R E N C E
R O O M S
PeoplePART II
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Millennial Employees
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?Curiosity & Drive
?Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
?Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
No Ego / Open to Collaboration
?Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
Ability to Learn & Retain
No Ego / Open to Collaboration
?Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
Ability to Learn & Retain
Always Asking “Why”
No Ego / Open to Collaboration
?Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
Ability to Learn & Retain
Always Asking “Why”
Adaptability & Openness
No Ego / Open to Collaboration
Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
Ability to Learn & Retain
Always Asking “Why”
Adaptability & Openness
Passion
?No Ego / Open to Collaboration
Curiosity & Drive
Accountability & Ownership
Ability to Learn & Retain
Always Asking “Why”
Passion
Adaptability & Openness
No Ego / Open to Collaboration
People: Challenges
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“Herding Cats”
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Time Consumption
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Communication
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Adherence to Process
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Recruiting
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Retention
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“Directness”
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Gravity & Reality
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OperationsPART III
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Fail TogetherETHOS
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Move Fast / Break ThingsSPEED IS KEY
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Open Door PolicyACCESSIBILITY
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Accelerated Career PathMOMENTUM
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Fastest LaneSTRENGTH BUILDING
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Free Breakfast
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No Time Sheets
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Meeting Etiquette
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15 Min: Standing Meeting 30 Min: Stacked Computers
60 - 90 Min: Workshop
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#WorkRemote
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Review & Feedback
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Act
PlanCheck
Do
Assess
Design
Execute
Evaluate
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KaizenCONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Act
PlanCheck
Do
Assess
Design
Execute
Evaluate
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Town Hall
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
PRPL Academy
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Q & A Time
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WITH A FEW RULES…
Thanks!Michael Parler
@michaelparler / prpl.rs
Vice President / Purple, Rock, Scissors