RICO's Mission

In the workplace, the absence of fear ensures that employees can work effectively toward the strategic goals of the organization. It creates an environment of trust and cooperation, essential ingredients to pursuing continuous improvement and encouraging innovation. Fear in the workplace, no matter how subtle, does not improve productivity. In fact, fear drives people to counterproductive behavior.

A fundamental principle of organizational effectiveness is that all departments work as a team toward organizational goals. It is imperative that we continually work across departmental boundaries and break down any internal barriers.

Stop processes, procedures and activities that slow us down or do not add value. Work across departmental boundaries and breakdown internal barriers.

We must embrace a culture that consistently questions why we do the things we do so that we may identify processes, procedures and activities that slow us down or do not add value. We must strive to think outside of the box.

We recognize that to be most effective, every employee must feel empowered to participate, communicate and innovate. Everyone shall feel free to share information, ask questions, listen effectively, speak thoughtfully, and let ideas live.

Effective leaders coach, relay good news and bad, and give feedback that works. Leadership drives the team to find solutions and achieve results rather than making excuses or placing blame.

We must achieve sufficient profit to finance organizational growth thereby creating value for our shareholders. Profit allows us to reinvest in new and emerging business opportunities. A balance of long-term and short-term objectives is a key to profitability. Everyone influences profitability.

Create a culture where entrepreneurship and prudent risk taking are encouraged. Growth comes from taking smart risks and pursuing opportunities that leverage our engineering and manufacturing expertise.