As I approach the ending of week 5 with ElPro Elevators, I have to say, the care and commitment within this organization is truly impressive.
I’ve had the chance to spend some time with quite a few of the ElPro team members on various occasions, from job site visits to random meetings in the office. We had a few laughs, shared stories and had some really good, in depth conversations.
One of the things that came up in a few conversations was the concern that I was going to make things too “corporate.”
It made me think about what corporate really means.
Holding people accountable, managing costs, building better workflows and processes, having a strong safety culture and making sure we are 100% compliant isn't “corporate.” It's good business under smart management.
I think the bad reputation around the word “corporate” comes from organizations where there are too many layers, too much bureaucracy with too much micromanaging and too many people removed from what's actually happening on the ground. When systems and processes become obstacles for the people doing the work, that's when things go sideways.
I don't believe it has to be that way.
You can have accountability without losing trust. You can have structure without creating bureaucracy. You can manage costs while still taking care of your people and your customers…Not to mention having a strong bottom line while maintaining a great team culture.
That's the balance that is not just a concept, but reality.
One thing that has really stood out to me in my first few weeks is how adaptable ElPro Elevators are. The speed in which we can go from concept to execution is unmatched. We see a gap, we work to close it. A customer has a concern, we address it. We need to make a decision; we make it and move forward.
There is a lot of experience here, and we have the people and tools to back it up. From construction and modernization to service, repairs and maintenance, ElPro has the experience to handle pretty much every product and manufacturer.
That's the ElPro advantage.
And “Elevate Your Expectations” isn't just a slogan. I'm already seeing it in the way this team approaches its customers, its work and each other.
It's early in this new journey, but I'm excited about what I've seen so far and even more excited about what's ahead.
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