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With our strategy now developed and Second, we value trust, respect and integrity.
the objectives clearly defined, we all None of us can succeed as individuals unless
know the “Why”. Now, it is up to you, we succeed as a team. Integral to teamwork
each and every member of TEAM is the ability to truly trust one another. This is
Kloeckner, to determine the “How”. To my commitment to you: you can count on my
this end, our regional and local leaders promise to execute what I say I will. And I trust
will soon be embarking on workshops that you’ll do the same. Just like I promise to
to set the strategic outlook for each do my job, I ask that you do yours. It’s that
individual branch into 2020. Think about simple.
it: the way that Honolulu supports our
strategy is bound to be vastly different Third, we value humility. No one is perfect.
than the way that Tulsa does. Now, our We all make mistakes. I will never expect you
teams get a chance to chart their own to be perfect; I only ask that you don’t make
courses and determine their own contri- the same mistake twice. Be willing to admit
butions. It’s exciting stuff. Very empow- when something went wrong, and be open
ering for each of us. about learning from that experience. It’s the
only way that we can evolve and grow as an
Another key element of our success is organization.
our culture. You are likely aware of the
overarching Klöckner & Co values of And finally, along the same vein as humility,
customer orientation, integrity, trust we all have to be open to feedback, both
and respect. Klöckner also highlights positive and constructive. If you see some-
six guiding principles to describe how thing that can be improved, speak up! Your
we live these values. Everyone is asked colleagues and leaders should be humble
to take responsibility, to create added and welcoming of your ideas. And conversely,
value, and to be a team player. Man- if someone suggests a way that you can im-
agers are further expected to develop prove your daily work, remember this value.
themselves and their employees, to
discover new things, and to make things With these values, we are confident that our
possible. These values and principles are KMC culture of learning, winning, empower-
all things we can get behind. ment, agility, TEAMwork, and engagement can
continue to thrive.
But like our strategic vision, KMC has While we all strive for perfection, none of us
been empowered to go a step further. are individually perfect. Humility is crucial for
This past spring and summer, nearly 50 growth.
of our senior leaders went through a
powerful program targeted at building With these values, we are confident that our
the strongest KMC possible. We worked KMC culture of learning, winning, empower-
hard to identify our own local leadership ment, agility, TEAMwork, and engagement can
values, and the values of our company continue to thrive.
here in North America. Thanks for all you do, and thanks for reading
I’m pleased to introduce them to you “Cutting Edge.” With your help, we can all
now. finish 2019 STRONG! We value
Stay passionate, stay relentless, and let’s un-
I’m pleased to introduce them to you leash the dog! the health,
now. -JG
safety and
First and foremost, we value the health,
safety and wellbeing of our employees. I wellbeing of
hope this is already clear to each of you. our employees.
Without safety, we have nothing. It is
our first priority. But this is not exclusive I hope this is
to safe business practices. We also value
the careers, development, and overall already clear to
wellness of everyone at KMC. A healthy, each of you.”
strong TEAM is critical to having a GREAT
team.

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