Videos about Armstrong Culture

Fun and Creativity

“Paw Tracks”—A sample from Stories About Having Fun and Boosting Creativity - Click here to watch a 1-minute video clip!

Do golf carts painted to resemble lions, tigers, horses and other animal speedsters help kick start urgency in the workplace? Watch this video and find out for yourself. But here’s a hint: Armstrong’s “Consider it done” mentality lines up perfectly with the growing need for speed and hustle in a business environment growing increasingly competitive. Speed and efficiency are important parts of the Armstrong culture, and they’re clearly evident as you tour a workplace that’s both fun and effective.

Tradition and Change

“The Stolen Office”—A sample from Stories About Traditions, Legends, Culture and Change - Click here to watch a 1-minute video clip!

Someone once said, “The biggest risk is not to take one.” That very thought may have been in the mind of a young accountant at Armstrong International who “stole” an office because he hated his cubicle. Although it may have been a crime by staid corporate standards elsewhere, at Armstrong his courage and creativity won him, you guessed it, a nice office with a window. This simple story speaks volumes about how David Armstrong views individuality, imagination and creativity.

Self-Management

“Don’t Be Late”—A sample from Stories to Inspire Self-Management - Click here to watch a 1-minute video clip!

There are no time clocks at Armstrong International, but it doesn’t matter. You’ll know when someone is late for work because every other worker on the floor will “hammer in” the guilty party—even when he is the president’s son. This grueling ritual consists of employees hammering on a metal workbench until the latecomer has arrived at his workstation—a long, painful and noisy walk, indeed. It’s a powerful example of how peer pressure helps employees manage themselves better.