Ventures Endurance is owned by Gannett Media. It is the largest endurance event company in North America, putting on events such as the Detroit Marathon, Hot Chocolate Run Series, RAGBRAI, Statesman Cap10k, Rugged Maniac series, and more. This is the culture of the organization, as created in 2022
13. TheVEVision
Engage and inspire every athlete in North America.
Create world-class events that enhance and
support thousands of communities through volunteerism,
charitable giving, and promoting local businesses.
17. 1. Communicate Collaboratively
- Listen with empathy,respectfulness and openness
- Explainand understand reasons why decisions are made
- Engage others and work as a team
- Embrace curiosity
21. 3. Embrace Inclusivity
Always be open to other ideas and points of view
Respect others' opinions even though you may not agree
Welcome the differences among us and the diverse perspectives
Appreciate and represent the best of humanity
23. 4. Celebrate Achievements
Celebrating achievementsmeans...
- celebrating participants
- celebrating employees
- recognizingdaily accomplishments
- acknowledgingin the moment
To find the wins, you just need to start looking
27. 6. Nurture Passion
Celebrate the passions of participants,
spectators and volunteers
Build passion through community
involvement
Develop passion-filled experiences
29. 7. Live with a Growth Mindset
A growth mindset finds solutions to problems.
A growth-driven person appreciates processes but is not chained by process
when opportunity arises.
A growth mindset is:
Always evolving
Adaptable
Innovative
Agile. Able to meet the needs of the situation
Encouraging a sense ownership and empowerment
31. The VE Vision
Engage and inspire every athlete in the world to represent
the best of humanity
Remember, culture
isn't just one aspect
of the game...
...it is the game.