Everyday Values
QlikTech's Core Values
Our five core values are the framework for our business. We believe it's important to state these values for you, but that it's even more important to share stories of real QlikTech employees who have contributed to our achievements by bringing these values to life.
“QlikTech is first and foremost a values-based company. Our five core values are our heart and soul. We live and breathe them every minute of every day, and they shape and influence all of our interactions with colleagues, customers, and partners. Our daily priority, above all else and at all hierarchical levels, is maintaining these values and ensuring that they are lived and communicated consistently throughout the company.”
Lars Bjork, CEO
Challenge
What it means to us:
- Challenge the conventional
- Inspire people to think in new ways
- Have the guts to follow your own path
How we live it:
In 2006, QlikTech honored its R&D programmers Håkan and Anders for challenging the conventional and thinking in new ways when they rewrote a Java client with a new, innovative architecture.
“Our values provide comfort and confidence for each person in this company. They are something we all lean on in hard situations, and they offer us guidance every day. Challenge is one of the most important values for me. A challenge is the only thing that pushes me to the limit of what I can achieve. And each time that happens, I grow more as both a developer and a person.”
Anders
Move Fast
What it means to us:
- Keep it simple
- Be thorough
- Innovate where needed
- It's OK to make mistakes if we learn from them
How we live it:
In 2008, we honored Julia, QlikTech UK's director of professional services, who joined QlikTech UK as a training manager in March 2007, for moving fast and keeping it simple in all she does.
“As a fast and growing team of individuals based all over the world, it is crucial that we each remember our core values every working day. By following these simple guidelines, we continue to grow as one unified company with a common goal and culture and keep our strong, unique identity.”
Julia
Open & Straightforward
What it means to us:
- Have an open mind to customers’ real needs
- Be available – no borders, only open doors
- Give and take feedback
How we live it:
Tony's colleagues cannot say enough good things about him. This senior presales consultant in North America constantly receives raves from across the company. In 2008, QlikTech honored him for all he has achieved by being open and straightforward.
“The QlikTech core principles are truly at the heart of the success of our company. To me "Open & Straightforward" means you can speak your mind in a respectful way and even the highest of managers will stop and listen. We believe each employee brings a unique background and experience and together we are QlikTech. By having "Open & Straightforward" as one of our core principles, we harness the awesome power of our employees' ideas. It is a privilege to work for QlikTech, and THAT is Open & Straightforward.”
Tony
Take Responsibility
What it means to us:
- Keeping your promises
- To do it! Actions speak louder than words
- Be dedicated and hardworking
- Be cost conscious
How we live it:
Brett, first line support, QlikTech North America, always goes the extra mile. His dedication and hard work earned him honors from QlikTech in 2006.
“I think the underlying rationale behind take responsibility is nothing more than treating others as we expect to be treated and doing as we say we will do. Everyone is human and we all make mistakes. As long as we all keep this in mind and take responsibility for our actions, things run very smoothly and true teamwork is possible.”
Brett
Teamwork for Results
What it means to us:
- We are building one QlikTech
- Help out where needed
- Stay friendly and fun
- Set goals, measure and improve
How we live it:
The QlikView Connector certified for SAP NetWeaver has opened doors into the SAP world and helped us to challenge this market even more. The team involved in this effort, Dirk, Stefan, and Christiane, showed amazing collaboration and went beyond their individual areas of responsibility to support this achievement, which has had global impact and value for QlikTech. QlikTech honored this team in 2007 for its outstanding teamwork.
“Living the same values and spirit throughout QlikTech is very important. It is much easier to reach challenging goals if the whole team pulls together. And it is much more fun!”
Dirk, Stefan, and Christiane
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