They are not afraid to fail. Problems are seen as opportunities. Staff are passionate about their work and the organization. The staff believes in the enterprise philosophy. There is no tolerance for whiners or wimps.
Key staff thinks conceptually and in specifics.
The organization is seen as experimental, constantly evolving and fostering new learning opportunities. The organization hires specific skills on contract instead of putting people on payroll. The organization knows their customers very well. The organization works with clients repeatedly, getting them involved in the organization in a meaningful way. Organization staffers and management are impatient.