To fit into the culture of vTECH io, a team member must be Humble, Hungry, and Smart, and fully buy into our core values as an organization. Patrick Lencioni, in his book The Ideal Team Player, defines each characteristic well:
HUMBLE: The first and most important virtue of an ideal team player is humility. A humble employee is someone who is more concerned with the success of the team than with getting credit for their contributions. People who lack humility in a significant way, the ones who demand a disproportionate amount of attention, are dangerous for a team. However, humble team players are not afraid to honestly acknowledge the skills and talents they bring to the team, though never in a proud or boastful way.
HUNGRY: The next virtue of an ideal team player is hunger, the desire to work hard and do whatever is necessary to help the team succeed. Hungry employees almost never have to be pushed by a manager to work harder because they are self-motivated and diligent. They volunteer to fill gaps, take on more responsibilities, and are eagerly looking around corners for new ways to contribute to the team.
SMART: The final virtue of a team player is not about being intelligent, but rather about being wise in how to deal with people. Smart employees understand the nuances of team dynamics and know how their words and actions impact others. Their good judgment and intuition help them deal with others in the most effective way.

As simple as these three concepts may be, the key to all this is the unique combination of all three virtues, which makes a person an ideal team player. Unfortunately, when even one of these attributes is lacking in a significant way, challenges can arise.
For instance, a humble and hungry employee who is not smart about people may accomplish a great deal but will often leave a trail of interpersonal destruction behind them. A person who is smart and humble but lacking in hunger will frustrate team members by doing only what is required and having to be constantly asked to do more. Finally, a team member who is hungry and smart but truly lacking in humility can have a devastating impact on a team. This type knows how to present themselves as a well-intentioned colleague, all the while looking out for their own needs. By the time team members figure this out, people have been manipulated and scarred.
vTECH io is looking to add team members who are humble, hungry, and smart!
If you would like to join our team, please contact us and an application will be sent to you.