+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