Shared Values
We have 14 values which define the way we work and lead. We use them regularly to guide our decision making, ranging from deciding on product roadmaps to hiring talent.
1
Let Data be your Guide
Use data driven decisions. Augmenting Intuition with data validation works well
2
Enjoy your freedom to take decisions, learn from your mistakes and move on
You have the freedom and space to take decisions. It is ok to make mistakes, as long as we learn and move on
3
Think big. Be fearless. Challenge the status quo
Don’t be scared to try new things. Think big. You are actively encouraged to challenge convention and what ‘has been’
4
Put yourself in the other person's shoes. Empathise
Learn to see the challenges from the other end. Use empathy to understand and solve conflicts
5
Delight our customers by delivering on our promises
Customer delight for Blowhorn is defined by delivering on the promises we have made to our customer. We are happy to redirect customers to other service providers who are better suited for jobs, where we do not foresee fulfilling the customer promise
6
Don’t wait. Act
Don't wait for someone to tell you what needs to be done. Be proactive, take ownership and act towards it.
7
Do the right thing, even when no one is looking
Ethics are the foundations of a lasting business. There will be situations where ambiguity will creep in and we will not be watching you all the time. Just do the right thing
8
Take control, see it to the end
Treat the company’s challenges as your own. Ensure that you finish what you start
9
Stay Grounded
Being receptive to views and ideas of others. Good and bad things happen, but that should not change the way we treat our internal and external customers
10
Pursue creative ideas that have the potential to change the world of logistics
Experiment. Devise new solutions to existing problems. Explore new markets. Blowhorn is your lab and your toolbox
11
Collaborate, Ideate and Execute
Startups are a team sport. Execution of ideas matters. You cannot do it alone. Collaboration is the way ahead
12
Be Tenacious
Don't give up in the face of challenges, keep going on ... Onward!
13
Do more with less
Frugality is what has helped us survive against superior funded competitors and large incumbents. Frugal is not cheap. Frugal is doing more with less
14
Have fun!
Building a business is hard. However, do not forget to have fun. Blow the horn!