At Tengu, we believe that our culture is not just an integral part of us, but it’s also our identity. It’s crucial for us that our clients and potential partners truly comprehend the essence of who we are. While our team is undoubtedly equipped with impressive IQ and EQ, we’ve taken a step further. We’ve established 22 fundamental principles that fuel us — known as “Our Basics”. These principles define the behaviors we expect from every member of our organization, and we strive to embody them in our internal operations and in our interactions with you, our esteemed clients. If we ever fall short, we want to know - because at Tengu, we believe in continuous growth and improvement.

  • Communicate candidly, tailoring the message to suit the audience, while upholding honesty. We say what needs to be said, not necessarily what the person wants to hear. Through this, we will earn the trust and respect for all those we communicate with.

  • We understand the objectives and relentlessly assist the client in achieving them.

  • We shift focus from assigning blame to improving processes and systems for effective problem resolution. Our solutions are elegant yet pragmatic and easy for our clients to use.

  • We view challenges not as obstacles but as opportunities for understanding and growth. When something does not go according to plan we do not show frustration, but curiosity as to why it happened so we can all do better next time.

  • We build a plan and implement it methodically. Make deliberate adjustments if the plan does not work

  • We engage collaboratively with the client in their environment to discover solutions, offering support for sustainable solutions.

  • We demonstrate care for the client and colleagues through swift responses to all forms of communication.

  • We do not believe in a magic bullet. We seek comprehensive solutions that address root causes rather than merely treating symptoms.

  • We embrace the joys of operations consulting, from travel to diverse client interactions and experiences, with a spirit of fun and gratitude. We have fun in what we do and appreciate our colleagues and clients.

  • We maintain honesty and ethical standards in all dealings with the client, aiming to facilitate their success. We do what we need to do in our clients best interests.

  • We focus on sustainable solutions that contribute to the client’s ongoing transformation and progress.

  • We check our egos at the door. We understand our titles do not matter and we value adaptability and doing what we each need to do to bring the clients success

  • We play roles and develop custom solutions for the clients to eradicate their operational problems. And, we understand that no two companies are the same so we adapt to the desired outcome of that specific company.

  • We master the details, then convey them to clients in an engaging narrative that simplifies complexity.

  • We presume the client’s good intentions, approaching resistance with curiosity and a commitment to their success.

  • We embrace every situation as a learning opportunity to continuously improve

  • We prioritize client needs, foster community, and trust that the consultancy will flourish as a result.

  • We avoid presumptions; collaborate with the client to tailor solutions to their unique challenges.

  • We take personal pride in the quality of work delivered, striving for exceptional outcomes.

  • We dedicate time daily to nurture your mind, body, spirit, and emotions, recognizing that personal well-being is the foundation of professional excellence.

     

  • We take time to reflect daily, weekly, monthly, annually to see how our actions impacted others and how we can learn from our mistakes and become more well-rounded consultants.

  • We aren't passive, when we see a gap whether it's with a client or internally, we guide and influence the conversation to be proactive and productive.