"Culture does not scale linearly with revenue or headcount -it requires intentionality the faster you grow. When I joined DPR Construction in the early 1990s, we were a small startup with a shared vision. Today, we have over 13,000 employees worldwide. Along the way, we've learned that sustaining culture through growth isn't automatic-it takes clarity, intention, and continual reinforcement. With growth, we faced a familiar challenge many companies do:"
"When you start with a common, agreed-upon purpose and strategies, and work toward an aligned vision, culture can thrive as the company scales. We saw this as we moved through the 2000s, implementing strategies to drive focus and create more predictability rather than simply growing for growth's sake. We sought alignment on clients in specific core markets to strengthen resiliency amid market flux."
DPR Construction grew from a small startup in the early 1990s to over 13,000 employees worldwide. Company culture does not scale linearly with revenue or headcount and requires intentionality, clarity, and continual reinforcement during growth. Starting with a common purpose and aligned strategies enables culture to thrive as the company scales. Concentrating on core markets and client relationships produced resilience and allowed focus on technically complex projects rather than growth for growth's sake. Protecting the spirit of innovation and fostering two-way dialogue reinforces cultural norms. Everyday actions, collaboration, and leadership listening shape and sustain organizational culture.
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