Culture and community

Corven is fundamentally entrepreneurial in nature. This means that we attract, retain and reward people who are driven by what they can build, create and contribute rather than by what they can get. It’s a cliché, but our people really are our greatest asset. We care enormously about developing them and reward them generously for their efforts.

Corven people are:

• Happy with who we are and not looking to create our personal identities through our work. Instead, we have the self-confidence to know that by working together we build far beyond our individual contributions
• Motivated by an inner drive to deliver results and be part of creating something great. We bring energy, enthusiasm and the commitment to succeed. We work hard but not at the expense of damaging what else is key to our life – such as family and friends
• Not hierarchical. We want talented peers who challenge and contribute, not a hierarchy that directs and limits. Once we have had a healthy debate, we unite behind our decision and see it through
• Community-builders – inside and outside Corven. It is the way we contribute to each other and to society
• Passionate. We believe in what we’re creating at Corven. We’re doing what we love

Community events

Maintaining and building a sense of community within the business is of key importance to Corven, particularly as many consultants work away from the office for significant periods of time. To address this, the business dedicates up to ten working days each year to Corven community events for staff, and consultants are encouraged to work in the office on Fridays.

A Corven community event takes place once every two months, and will always involve a combination of learning (about management theories, new techniques, or particular industries), discussion (about strategy, results, product offerings, company performance) and fun (anything from line dancing, to yoga to go-karting or the theatre).

In addition, we hold two-day review sessions off-site twice a year. During these sessions we review the company’s performance, refine the business strategy and plan and set targets, focusing particularly on any changes that will need to be made to the operating model of the business.

Partners are invited to take part in selected Corven community events to allow the wider Corven community to meet.