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A PRINCIPLED BUSINESSMAN – WERNER OTTO’S GUIDING BELIEFS
When Werner Otto founded ECE in 1965, he was guided by a clear vision and firm entrepreneurial principles. Many of his ideas and observations from that time are now more relevant than ever – they have left their mark on ECE and are the foundation of its sustainable success. Today, eight corporate values provide orientation and form the basis for partnership-based, responsible entrepreneurship. As a member of the Institute for Corporate Governance (ICG), ECE is also committed to transparent and forwardlooking corporate governance.
“People who have a rigid mindset and lack the courage to make mistakes aren’t cut out to be entrepreneurs.”
“Managers can only help employees develop by having them take responsibility for their work; they can only foster their independence if they give them the freedom to make decisions.”
“People are more important to me than balance sheets.”
“If you only stick to your assigned tasks, if you simply persist in the practiced routine of what you’ve already achieved, if you aren’t enthusiastic about development and progress, you’ll find it hard working for us. Because we’re always building on the future.”
60 years success story
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