Guiding Principles

the telos institute

purpose
Liberate greatness

vision
To be the world’s leading global organizational development firm

core customer
Organizations seeking a partnership devoted to optimizing the human side of enterprise

uncommon promise
Unleash the power of liminal space to deliver transformative development experiences

core values

what we believe. what we live.

commitment
We measure relationships in decades, not years.

excellence
We drive progress via an unwavering pursuit of extraordinary.

curiosity
Our worth resides in the value of our questions.

respect
Our interactions are guided by honesty, transparency, and appreciation.

nurturing
Helping others succeed is at the root of everything we do.

Our Philosophy