One of the often overlooked and challenging requirements for any company and its managers is keeping all employees and team members engaged and excited about the work that they are doing.  I have found that offering professional development opportunities is very beneficial in aiding with this goal. As we were discussing an upcoming conference and the staff we were sending, I stumbled  across the Technology Managers Credo:

"If we are to stay competitive we must arm our talent with the
tools and resources to face the technology challenges of today
while laying the groundwork for the innovation of tomorrow.

If we are to grow with confidence we must nurture our talent
so that our systems always reflect the best practices and
standards of today’s enterprise.

If we are to broaden our reach we must expand our horizons
by actively staying aware of the ever-changing technology
market, and gain the knowledge needed to profit from it."

I was struck by the simplicity and honesty of these three sentences and inspired by the opporunity that is represented by the values implied.  As a company, Scitent has always emphasized professional and personal growth, but not necessarily been able to capture so eloquently what we were striving for and why.  Maybe we will adopt this credo as our own so that what we value and why we value it can be more easily communicated moving forward.