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“ Why try to earn a spot in a field that already exists ? It ’ s much better to be on the cutting edge and create the field ”
— Hervé Pomerleau , Founder , Pomerleau Inc
Gaulin believes Pomerleau ’ s entrepreneurial spirit , combined with the inclusive culture of a family-owned business , has created a solid platform to innovate and achieve success . “ We want our people to learn from their mistakes while ensuring they are taking the initiative to become better people and employees ,” he says . Pomerleau is taking the initiative to support them through its Foundation for Operational Excellence ( FOX ); created to keep the company agile , while future-proofing its business model . FOX helps create and maintain synergies , to standardise practices and push boundaries . And most importantly , it is employee driven and taps into the creativity of every member of the Pomerleau family . “ FOX allows us to share initiatives across the company from a central point and is the vehicle that guides our own transformation and helps us in turn transform the construction industry ,” confirms Gaulin .
Parc Jean-Drapeau , Montreal , Quebec
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