Entelechy is committed to ensuring that any business undertakings are conducted as ethically as possible by following the below policy.

Introduction

Entelechy is a character-based development platform. We provide a taxonomy and methodology for character development, which underpins all other learning. We are a human-focused company using technology to enable greater connection and experiences in our lives beyond a computer. We use technology to facilitate positive behaviour and mindset that enables lifelong learning and the evolution towards potential.

Who we are and what we do

At Entelechy, we walk our talk and aim to provide the best working environment for our team. We are invested in the onward personal and professional development of all employees and work actively to employ our methods, evolving to meet our potential, too.

Modern Slavery Act 2015: Entelechy is committed to the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the abolition of modern slavery and human trafficking. As an equal opportunities' employer, the Small Business Commissioner is committed to creating and ensuring a non-discriminatory and respectful working environment for its staff. We are currently at low risk of contributing to modern slavery and human trafficking issues. We are currently a small team with a limited need for external suppliers. When asking for tenders from external developers and partners, part of our compliance and due diligence checks include assessing this company’s working practices and policies. Over the last 12 months, we have made employees aware of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and referenced this act in our terms and conditions. Actions to be taken include due diligence with our development partners and continued efforts to spread awareness of the issue.

Health and Safety: A health and safety policy is available in the HR folder in the Entelechy Data Room.

HR: All details on personal development, appraisal and performance can be found in the HR folder in the Entelechy Data Room. All new team members go through an onboarding introducing them to the support available and ways by which their personal and professional development can be advanced. All team members participate in weekly coaching sessions and can sign up for additional coaching sessions with the COO.

Communication: There are twice-weekly meetings that act similar to a sprint cadence within Entelechy. The team meet on a Monday to explore priorities and raise blockers. There is a team Retrospective meeting every fortnight that explores the successes and lessons learned from the past fortnight on a Friday. The other Friday meeting is a brainstorming where a team member can bring an idea to the table.

Entelechy team members are also connected via Slack, which includes a channel for our outsourcing partner. 

The team works remotely but meets in a monthly offsite in the Cotswolds to collaboratively workshop ideas and move developments forward. These offsites focus on building the connection between the team and include shared meals and activities.

Pay and Benefits: All team members are paid commensurate to their expertise and experience, and the salaried amount is negotiated individually with each team member.

A scheme offers a stake in the company for employees, and 10% will be shared when revenues hit a set number. The CFO holds the rationale for this pot and the formulas for calculating individual members’ stakes.

HR issues: Entelechy’s COO is a coach, and the CEO is a mentor. All team members have some experience within the personal and professional space. Consequently, HR issues are resolved through coaching sessions and with an agreed approach based on communication and hearing the voice of the other.

All policies relating to disciplinary procedures are held in the HR area of Entelechy Academy’s data room.

Looking after employees

Entelechy is human-focused and driven to fulfil the potential of all human beings. Therefore, the relationship with our customers and the experience we offer are core performance indicators. Without happy customers, Entelechy is not succeeding in its mission.

Entelechy’s customers also demand more from us. Current research shows that Gen Y and Gen Z look to organisations to be ethical, sustainable and values-driven. This is why now is the time that Entelechy can thrive, as we embody these core drivers within our customers.

The customer experience and giving them agency over learning is core in developing our technology. Every decision is scrutinised, ensuring that we are living our mission to free the customer to become self-directed, lifelong learners.

Entelechy customers are the businesses that serve our learners. Therefore, Entelechy connects one team member to become the relationship manager, managing the needs and demands of this client. The package includes extensive training and ongoing support to implement our methodology, which involves discussions around the learner and other stakeholder engagement.

During the MVP stage of the product, all customers are onboarded to understand that they are part of a pilot. They are compensated with a much-reduced cost for our product and service. These early adopters are an essential ingredient, helping Entelechy team members learn what is required to implement the taxonomy and methodology within an organisation. Entelechy uses an agile development model, using the early experiences and data to inform decision-making. This will continue with the evolution of the SaaS and beyond.

Looking after customers

Entelechy only works with companies and investors whose values align with the organisation’s values. Entelechy lives its methodology, aiming to be its best version. Therefore, all relationships with suppliers are based on being honest, authentic, disciplined, and collaborative.

Suppliers’ standards

Entelechy gives 1% of its revenues to the Association of Character Education (ACE). ACE works to evolve character education in schools and do good work in the early years of a person’s life. They are Entelechy’s partner in championing the importance of character throughout life.

Community engagement

Annually, we commit to a rigorous review using an Efficacy Framework created by Pearson’s. Entelechy undertakes a deep dive into all aspects of the business and sees that it is aligned to developing character-based education for the learners. This efficacy report focuses on the company’s ongoing ability to fulfil its promises to learners.

We also seek accreditation and endorsement from three national organisations including the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI), the CPDSO (Continuing Professional Development Standards Office) and NFCE (Northern Council for Further Education). Entelechy also goes through accreditation with partner, ACE, to ensure its kitemark standards are met.

If you have any queries relating to this policy please email support@entelechy.academy

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