Exploring Cavi Culture

When I first started at Cavi, I was introduced to a company that placed a very strong value on creating an environment free of definitive hierarchy where anybody can take on responsibilities.  This week, I was impressed by the team dynamic that is fostered in this type of environment. Earlier in the week, we had two “kick off” calls for our project for our new client. The initial phone call was an internal call for Cavi team members working on the project.  During this phone meeting, we discussed the responsibilities that each team leader would have as well as a schedule to keep each other accountable. I think the culture of Cavi was extremely evident on this call because of the extreme transparency and attempt at most effective communication.  By following a schedule to keep each other accountable on the project we have created an informal hierarchy in which each team member has specific responsibilities that they are in charge of completing, however without definitive titles in a hierarchy in which there is one leader that employees report to.  

On the second “kick off” call, the Cavi team spoke with the client directly.  This call again exemplified the Cavi culture by allowing each member to take on certain roles within the call.  Members volunteered to take notes, ask questions, and keep time. The founder of the company was also on the call, however he introduced the team working on the project and gave the lead to another member.  The phone meeting was very successful and exemplified the structure that Cavi aims to achieve. So far, I am impressed and appreciative of the fact that the culture at Cavi allows for such independence and freedom to take on positions of accountability and high responsibility on each project.  In the coming week, I am excited to meet with the team for the first time to officially start our work on the client project. This is what I was most excited to learn about and I am excited to be highly involved and accountable within the project.