Why are we here?

PresenTense’s Mission & Role of PresenTense StaffWith thanks to Netflix for the inspiration, in the hope this would

be seen as flattery

Why are we here? Our mission is to upgrade the

Jewish Operating System

How will we do it? Grow Pioneers

Why this presentation now? PresenTense is the leading young

start-up in the Jewish World – with potential for huge growth. This is an exciting time – we want to get

this right.

How will we get it right?

We will find pioneers through our Community

We will provide vehicles and gatherings to inspire their Creativity

We will equip those risk-takers to become pioneers

1.We need excellent staff to provide the backbone in our organizing framework

2.We will be held accountable for creating opportunities for our chaverim (citizens) to

generate new opportunities through pioneering ventures for themselves and their peers

3.Staff in the organization will be held to the highest standard so as to use those

resources at their most effective and efficient.

It Can’t Be Done without Staff

This Leaves Us With a Question:

What gives PresenTense the best chance of continuous success to help the Jewish People upgrade its operations?

Thank you Netflix

An organizational culture that attracts the best and

pushes them to their limits

We Think It Is:

What Attracts the Best?

•Exciting and brilliant coworkers

•Opportunities for growth

•Top tier compensation

And we identify the ‘best’ by those who embody the following values

The best employees embody:

1. Pioneering

2. Judgment

3. Communication

4. Impact

5. Innovation

6. Honesty

7. Modesty

8. Rootedness

9. Appreciation

10. Catalyst

1.Pioneering (חלוציות)

• You strive to constantly be updated on the horizons of the field, and implement cutting edge tools to take advantage of opportunities

• You are constantly learning from others who are leading their field

• Your curiosity pushes you to try new things and new mixes to push forward their output and impact

• You take smart risks in unfamiliar territory to further the mission and values of PT

• You make smart decisions in uncertainty without agonizing

• You are tenacious, taking on complexity and challenges with the aim of solving them – and opening new paths for our People

2. Judgment ( דעת (שיקול

• You think strategically—putting tactical decisions in context—and can articulate what you are, and are not, trying to do.

• You identify root causes, and move beyond treating symptoms  

• You make wise decisions despite ambiguity, efficiently and justly allocating resources and determining outcomes in line with Group goals

• You judiciously use resources so as to extend the potential of the Group beyond what others might think are its limits.

• You make sure to separate what must be done well now, and what can be set aside to be improved later 

Again, thank you Netflix

3. Communication (תקשורת)

• You take time to listen and then respond, and seek clarity calmly and with respect when met by an opposing or disparate opinion

• You communicate clearly through to-the-point speech and writing 

• You remain calm and professional in stressful situations 

• You communicate regularly and seek to share information widely

• You track your inputs and outputs and makes them known to the community

Again, thank you Netflix

4. Impact (מצליחנות)

• You accomplish amazing amounts of important work

• You consistently demonstrate strong performance so colleagues can rely upon you 

• You focus on great results• You undertake even the most minute tasks

out of the understanding of the potential impact on the collective

Again, thank you Netflix

5. Innovation (יזמות)

• You develop and tests new ideas that are practical and extend impact

• You re-conceptualize issues to discover practical solutions to hard problems 

• You challenge prevailing assumptions when warranted, and suggest better approaches 

• You keep the Group nimble by minimizing complexity and finding time to simplify

• You contribute effectively outside of your area of specialty, providing different insight to existing challenges

Again, thank you Netflix

6. Honesty (כנות)

• You are known for candor and directness – especially about your own limits and strengths, and open when you disagree with courses of action

• You are non-political when disagreeing with others 

• You only say things about fellow employees that you would say to their face 

• You are quick to admit mistakes, and to take responsibility for why they happened

• You are transparent about your actions, metrics, budgets, and future plans

Again, thank you Netflix

7. Modesty (ענווה)

• You seek out what is best for PT, rather than best for yourself or your own group 

• You search for the best ideas, even at the expense of your own ego

• You make time to help colleagues and grow the power of the network as a whole

• You share information openly and proactively• You are modest, recognizing that PT employees

are public servants and do not flaunt resources and tools made available to further their work for the Jewish People.

8. Rootedness (ערכיות)

• You use Jewish Values to inform decisions about action

• You engage with the wisdom of the Jewish People and seek to connect it to your work

• You apply a Jewish frame to the work you do 

• You remember at all times that you are to be judged in accordance to our values of social justice, and not the immediate return on investment.

• You question actions inconsistent with PT’s values and the social justice values of the Jewish People.

9. Appreciation ( הטוב (הכרת

• You recognize, appreciate, and respect volunteers working in the organization

• You develop ways for the community to contribute to the Jewish People and seeks to make volunteer work meaningful and actionable

• You appreciate colleagues, the space in which you work, and the resources that are being devoted to our mission

• You celebrate wins of other PT staff and community members

10. Catalyst (האצה)

• You inspire others with your thirst for excellence 

• You care intensely about the success of the Jewish People – and PT’s role in serving our public to better the People.

• You encourage people in the network to develop new innovations within PT's open source framework

• You seek to bring to rapid implementation of innovations undertaken by volunteers

• You work to enable volunteers to work effectively and make real contributions to PT

PresenTense Values in It’s Staff:

1. Pioneering

2. Judgment

3. Communication

4. Impact

5. Innovation

6. Honesty

7. Modesty

8. Rootedness

9. Appreciation (Hokarat Tov)

10. Catalyst

Above all: PT employees are servants and emissaries of our community, providing opportunities and creating economies of meaning that will be populated by our constituents and thereby energize the World as a whole through the Jewish People

Why This Direction?

The Jewish People has invested in PresenTense. In return, we will build the most effective and efficient organization possible. Our People needs an new infrastructure. We cannot let them down.