Purpose and Core Values

Do the Dirty Work

Not every job is glamorous, and here at BlueSteel we acknowledge that. The work we do is not always exciting and can be difficult or even monotonous at times, but we push through. We understand that to get the desired results there will be difficult or boring tasks that are essential to the end result, and we take an all hands on deck approach to accomplish the job at hand.

Our entrepreneurial approach embodies our do the dirty work value and reaffirms the idea that no work is unimportant, no matter the difficulty or size of the task. This approach also encourages teamwork and communication within our company, because if something needs to be done, no job is beneath anyone and everyone will help in order to get the desired outcome.

Disciplined Every Day and Every Way

If you really want to do something, you will find a way. If you do not, you will find an excuse.

As a startup there are so many different tasks to complete at any one time, and the technology landscape is always changing, so it can be easy to get lost and overwhelmed by the sheer volume of things happening at once.

In order to complete our work efficiently, we value having the discipline to stay on top of things and stay organized. It is a challenge to juggle all of the responsibilities that come our way, but practicing discipline daily ensures that we complete our work in a timely and efficient manner and do not veer off track. We hold ourselves accountable to show up and complete the work without excuses. Our team shows up with a disciplined mindset of getting the work done, knowing that our team, our company and our clients all benefit from that work ethic.

Intellectual Care

We value intellectual care, and keeping in line with this value we embrace the learning process itself in addition to the end results.

The field of technology changes so rapidly that constantly staying up to date and reading up on cybersecurity news benefits each individual and the company as a whole. If we do not know something, we educate ourselves on it. That method lets us complete our goals efficiently and opens a channel to explore new topics, problems and solutions.

Another part of intellectual care is knowing when to dive deeper into the job and when a break or a conversation with colleagues is more useful. Our weekly huddles let us step back and think about anything we are stuck on in a new light, and gain outside perspective. We are not machines, so keeping the mind sharp matters, from knowledge exploration to being able to look at a problem with fresh eyes.

Fika

The idea of Fika originates from the Swedish tradition of having a coffee break.

Fika, however, does not refer to your average run of the mill coffee break. It refers to sitting with friends and colleagues to actually be present in the moment, take a breath from the monotony of work and everyday life, and reconnect with the people and the environment around you. These moments, while seemingly small, help tie us to our humanity so we do not lose ourselves in the work. Connecting with this state of mind helps rejuvenate us to tackle the day ahead and be the best that we can be.

Sharing is Caring

One of our values is sharing is caring, because we believe the best way to keep the company running smoothly is by sharing. We have sharing embedded within our weekly meetings and encourage each other to check in, both on work and otherwise. We can state any areas where we are having difficulties and may need help for the week. When difficulty arises, sharing gives us a fuller picture of the project overall and helps us work as a team to complete what needs to be done.

We also believe in the value of sharing in how we do business. Much like how we operate internally, sharing with our clients and being transparent about our process eases doubt or confusion about our operations. Embodying this value lets us share knowledge and keep all parties informed.