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What it means for Cushman & Wakefield
Culture:
Culture is a way of life for a group of people—the shared actions, beliefs, values,
and symbols that are passed along from generation to generation. According to
a recent survey conducted by the Katzenbach Center, 84% of people believe a
company’s culture is critical to its business success.
I joined our firm in 2007 when I accepted a position with legacy Cassidy Turley.
The company had a strong reputation of success and client care, supported
by positive leadership. I was thrilled to be a part of it. As I look back, I know it
was the best career move I could have made. After nine years and two global
mergers, it is still our entrepreneurial, collaborative, and client-centric culture
that keeps me engaged and loyal to the company and my colleagues.
Positive cultures are contagious. They create a ripple effect, permeating the
industry in a way that is noticed, but cannot be copied. As the new Cushman
& Wakefield, we are in a unique position and entrusted with the great
responsibility for creating a culture envied by many. We must not lose sight of
the impact our culture has on our people, our clients, and our legacy within the
industry.
Our budding culture is the accumulation of strengths from our legacy
organizations and the recognition that alone we are good, but together we
are great. When we seek opportunities to leverage each other’s expertise to
create superior solutions for our clients, we reinforce trust and respect for our
colleagues. Our clients notice the difference in service quality when our teams
work in synergy, rewarding us with more business and opportunities to grow our
relationship with them.
Our culture, cultivated and driven by our people, will raise the bar on
expectations in the commercial real estate industry.
WILLIAM GRILLO,
Senior Managing Director
Washington, DC City Lead
william.grillo@cushwake.com