Company culture and principles
Their company culture is what sets them apart, lifts them up and inspires them to always aim higher. It defines how they relate to their colleagues and to their customers. It drives their success. The company culture enables them to fulfil their Sennheiser vision:
‘’We shape the future of audio based on our heritage, innovation culture and passion for excellence’’
Culture is an essential foundation of their company. They have therefore formulated several guiding principles in order to define what Sennheiser stands for and to assist staff and management in their decisions and actions. Thus, everyone at Sennheiser must serve as both role model and guardian of their seven principles:
Everything starts and ends with their customers
In every decision and at every stage, they are at the heart of their decision making. They care for their customers and strive to understand their present and future needs: They delight them by answering these and exceeding expectations.
Attitude is their most important asset
They believe that what people know changes a lot faster than who people are. Therefore, attitude and mindset count for more than even the most shining credentials and must be in sync with the culture that drives us at Sennheiser.
It is also why they hire people who believe in their culture and identify with their principles – people who exemplify a collaborative way of working and who know that the combination of different perspectives and opinions leads to better results.
They take risks and learn from both their successes and failures
They focus on solutions and quickly overcome obstacles. They challenge conventions and have the courage to take risks with a fresh and forward-thinking attitude to create winning ideas. They celebrate their successes but also honestly acknowledge when they fall short.
They are all owners of their success
Everyone at Sennheiser is driven by this spirit of continuous improvement and personal growth. They identify with and advance their company through passion, courage and responsibility. They are empowered to take decisions at the lowest possible level of the organisation.
They can agree to disagree, but once decisions are made they positively commit to the agreed course of action.
They foster an environment of trust, openness and mutual respect.
They treat everybody in an honest, fair and friendly way and recognise that their success depends on the expertise they share. This is why they aim to listen first, seeking to understand others before being understood. They are supportive, they give and accept constructive feedback, and respect and appreciate diverse opinions.
They perform to their full potential based on their common goals
They look beyond hierarchy to fully appreciate outstanding talent and achievement wherever it blooms. They expect everyone to give their very best every day. As teams and individually, they set themselves ambitious goals – with a commitment to develop the skills that they need to succeed.
Their leaders are determined, empathetic and committed to fostering their culture
Their leaders enable and ensure that their principles are an integral part of their daily work. They strive to exemplify the accountability, openness and decision making that is expected at every level of their company.
Whether leadership is defined by the seniority of one’s position, or a temporary role within a team, this expectation and responsibility are the same. Their leaders develop their teams to succeed and are accountable for their performance.
