we are babylon · 2018-12-20 · 2 5 1 4 the most important part of babylon is the values we work...
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We areBabylon
Ourbehaviours
Ourvalues
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1 4The most important part of Babylon is the values we work to
Collectiveculture
We work to establish a collective culture
These come to life through our behaviours
Consistentreview
We consistently review to ensure every individual is being the best that they can be
Recruitingbabylonians
That’s why we are dedicated to recruiting Babylonians who embody those behaviours
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1. Our valuesOur values determine our behaviours. And our behaviours become our company.
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1. Our values
We havea clear missionLet’s start with what matters.We founded Babylon with a single purpose. To put an accessible, affordable health service into the hands of every person on earth.
Everything else flows from this; our values and the way we behave, the people we seek, the manner we recruit, what we expect, how we reward, and the way we work with each other to deliver our mission.
Who we are, How we operate, & What we prioritise, is all part of Why we are babylon.
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But we have a quieter mission tooTo show that we can do something exceptional without being inhuman. Many believe the end justifies the means. We think the ‘mean’ is just as important.
So we are set to prove that work and life can balance, with a mission and an attitude that mirrors.
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Dream big. Build fast.Be brilliant.
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Dream big.We have a big dream: To put quality healthcare into the hands of everyone on earth.
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Build fast.We are not just idealists with big ideas. We take those ideas and are relentless in making them happen, as fast as we can.
Scale and speed go hand in hand.
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Be brilliant.Why bother being good when we can be great? We never lose sight of the bigger picture, but we always pay attention to the small things that make the difference. We aim to exceed expectations every time.
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2. Our behavioursOur behaviours are born from our values. Because values are only words until you put them into action.
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2. Our behaviours
Compassion Inclusivity Creativity Tenacity Positivity Ownership
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2. Our behaviours
CompassionWe care about everybody, because we believe that everyone matters.
No drama. No politics. It’s that simple.
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InclusivityWe collaborate. With insiders and outsiders.The intelligence of many always beats those of a few.
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CreativityCuriosity does not kill, it creates. We are always questioning, never satisfied with the status quo. We are unrelenting in dreaming up new solutions.
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TenacityWe aim high. Our members are our priority. And we won’t stop until we’ve done what they need us to do.
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PositivityWe are entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs by nature are optimistic. We say yes, because yes is what gets us places.
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OwnershipWe take responsibility. We’re self starters and problem solvers. We don’t pass it on, we own it.
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3. Recruiting Babylonians We’re only as good as our people. So finding the best people is everything to us. We serve millions, but we choose our people one at a time.
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We ask three questions:
Why are they exceptional?
What exceptional contribution would they make to babylon?
How do they show exceptional humanity?
3. Recruiting Babylonians
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Why are they exceptional?
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We’re solving one of the most complex problems in the world. For this we need the best people – and we refuse to compromise on that.
We aim to democratise healthcare, but we are picky when it comes to choosing babylonians. After all, an extraordinary mission can only be achieved by extraordinary people.
Clarity is key to delivery and satisfaction. There is no point in attracting exceptional people, if we are not clear about the exceptional contribution they can make.
We search far and wide for remarkable talent, so it is our duty to give them something remarkable to deliver.
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What exceptional contribution would they make to babylon?
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We are building a humane organisation, and we need people who burst with humanity.
We don’t care if someone is exceptionally talented, if they are not exceptionally nice too.
Egos, prejudice and bullies aren’t welcome here. People always come first in babylon.
Do they have the humanity for us to trust them toraise our children?
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4. A collective culture Owners, who are passionate, responsible people
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4. A collective culture
A clear missionSingle Babylonian brainJointly agreed objectivesIndividual ownership
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4. A collective culture
A clear missionWe have a clear mission. We are going to put accessible and affordable healthcare into the hand of every person on earth.
This is not just written on the wall in our office or on the pages of our website; it is at the centre of all that we do.
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4. A collective culture
Jointly agreed objectivesClarity of mission alone does not deliver the mission. What is required is for us all to know: What is going to be delivered, who Owns it and When is it going to be done.
We call it WOW.
We work hard at the start of each delivery period to clarify our WOW , so there is no ambiguity to what we need to deliver.
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4. A collective culture
Single Babylonian brainWhat defines us is a culture where everyone counts individually but shares thoughts and delivers work collectively.
By developing a single Babylonian brain, we develop a shared consciousness across all our teams.
Everyone matters, but the collective delivers.
Everybody matters and our organisation needs to bring the best out of each individual. Butgreat individuals or great teams in silos don’t make a great community.
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4. A collective culture
Individual ownershipWe all own babylon. Each and every person who joins us, becomes a shareholder.If babylon is doing well – we all are.
We give every Babylonian, according to their objective, the permission and expectation to own, solve and deliverwhat that they have been entrusted with.
We are all in it together.
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5. Consistent review Excellence is a never ending pursuit. Everything great eventually deteriorates. There is no room for hubris or complacency.So we push ourselves further, review everything as we go, and learn all the time.29
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Zeal for improvementHonest conversationsLearning from mistakes
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5. Consistent review
Zeal for improvementWe’re always asking “how can we do better?” Staying at the cutting edge is a never ending process. We hire people who have a zeal for brilliance and we support them on their own personal missions to be the best they can be.
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Individual:1:1s and 6 monthly appraisals
Company wide: Weekly stand ups Monthly socialsQuarterly ‘big picture’ reviews 6 monthly WOW planning
Team:Constant discussions Monthly WOW reviews
Honest conversationsWe say it as we see it. We’re not two faced. We are honest with each other.We discuss progress regularly, at every level, so everyone has a clear picture of where we are.
On top of 1:1s and team reviews, every 6 months we have a formal and anonymous appraisal process
We ask ourselves whether we...Have clear and well understood objectives Have adequate equipment to do a great job Have the support and leadership
needed to thrive and progressFeel like we can contribute to babylon’s mission Feel like our contribution is valued
Are able to do what we do best every day
And our peers review us on whether we...Are compassionate and caring towards others Work in a straight-forward,
collaborative and inclusive wayAre uncompromising, strives for excellence and
takes opportunities to improve
Take ownership and delivers with maximum
speed and simplicity
Regularly seeks to turn ideas into action and
injects creativity into every touch point
Frequently has a can-do and positive attitude33
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5. Consistent review
LearningNobody’s perfect. When we make mistakes we don’t bang our heads against a wall. We have learnt,we haven’t lost.
We ask the “5 WHY”s on what went wrong. We address the root cause and move on.
We don’t place blame, we just get better.
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