People First

• People are the foundation on which clients are supported, outstanding work is generated, and value is created
• Placing people first means energizing and exciting ourselves and our people for the work we do, for the way we do it, for our teams and for the Diamond team, and for our clients and their results
• We celebrate behavior that supports our individual diversity
• We invest continuously in our people to build depth and breadth in their individual careers
• By understanding and connecting with each other, we will see ourselves and our people achieve beyond our expectations
  
  

Trust

• We communicate transparently and share information broadly and regularly
• We are committed to developing deep and sincere client relationships
• We operate with the highest standards of ethics and integrity
• As a one-firm firm, we do not tolerate behavior inconsistent with our values
  
  

Leadership

• We will be led by recognized and respected business leaders
• As leaders, we focus our energies in the right way, and for sustained periods
• We believe that leadership starts with having the right values (and a commitment to live those values), a meaningful purpose, and ambition that is worth the required effort
  
  

Collaboration

• We require teamwork based on respect for people and skills, clients, investors, and the firm itself
• We share rewards, power, and responsibilities amongst those who earn them
• We create an environment where ideas and action are valued based on their merits regardless of their origin in terms of an individual’s profile, background, or experience
• We believe that our differentiation in the market comes from the diversity and depth of the skills and experiences of our people, and our ability to apply them in a seamless manner to solve our clients’ problems
  
  

Operating Principles

Insight, Innovation, Impact

• We believe there is little that will improve society more than improving the practice of management, and that there is no greater impact on management and business today, and likely none more so in the foreseeable future, than the impact of technology



• We work squarely at the intersection of business and technology



• We emphasize achievement and mastery in our fields of knowledge – for ourselves as individuals, for our teams and our clients, and for the firm as a whole



• We continually innovate our service offerings so as to better address the needs of our clients and contribute to the growth of the firm