the ami story
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The AMI Story . Founded in 1979, Kathie bought out her partner in 2000 Manufacturer of extreme temperature textiles 2 locations in Mechanic Falls and Auburn 50 employees 33% of workforce employed 10+ years. Laying the Groundwork . Developing a clear Mission, Vision, Strategy - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
+The AMI Story
Founded in 1979, Kathie bought out her partner in 2000
Manufacturer of extreme temperature textiles
2 locations in Mechanic Falls and Auburn
50 employees
33% of workforce employed 10+ years
+Laying the Groundwork
Developing a clear Mission, Vision, Strategy
Seeing the impact of not having “A Players” and a Values-Based Culture
Getting leadership and management buy-in
Employee Satisfaction Survey results
+Defining AMI’s Values
Selection of Values Team: October 2012
• Management Recommendations• 9 employees from different
positions, locations• Personal Invitation from Kathie
Defining Company Values: November 2012
• 2 day session • Brainstorming• Narrowing• Voting
+ Day 1 Agenda
Time Activity
8:00 – 8:15 Welcome and Thank You – KathieProject OverviewAgendaGround Rules
8:15 – 8:45 Group brainstorm on current ‘values’
8:45 – 10:30
Small group discussion of values
10:30 – 12:00
Group report out
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch
12:30 – 2:00
Create master list of values with preliminary definition statement
2:00 – 2:45 Vote for 4-7 Values Statements
2:45 – 3:00 Assign ‘Value’ to each team member to think about overnight, consider behaviors that embody that Value
• A new experience for most employees
• Keep them happy with good food and lots of coffee