Why We Do It

Our Mission

Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of IT leadership professionals, empowering them to reach their full potential and lead transformative change. We strive to instil confidence, courage, humility, resilience, and the acumen necessary to inspire teams, achieve success, and deliver exceptional results.

Our Vision

We envision a future where IT leaders confidently navigate a complex and ever-changing business landscape. These leaders will proactively identify and seize opportunities, creating a positive impact on their organisations, industries, and the world at large.

Our Leadership Values

Our leadership values are encapsulated in our Latin motto:

“Es dūx audāx, humilis et rēsīliēns, et tibi ipsi fidēlis sīs.”

Which translates to:

“Lead with courage, humility, and resilience, and to your own self be true.”

These values are more than just words; they guide our actions and decisions as individuals, and as a business, shaping our organisational culture and interactions with our clients and partners.

Lead with Courage

Courage is the moral and mental strength to do what is right, even when faced with challenges or adversity. It's about addressing issues head-on, even if they're unpopular, and challenging the status quo when necessary. In both our business and our professional development work with client students, we encourage open dialogue and empower our team to speak up when their values or ethical principles are compromised. We're not afraid to take calculated risks, innovate, and push boundaries – we, our team, envisioned and launched Matsue! We embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.

Lead with Humility

Humility is the foundation of servant leadership, where the focus is on empowering and enabling the team to achieve their best, and the nurture of emerging leaders. It involves active listening, recognising the contributions of others, and being open to learning and feedback. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, and where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are encouraged.

Be Resilient

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenges, emerging stronger and more determined. We understand that the path to success is not always smooth, and we equip our team, and our client students with the tools and mindset to overcome obstacles, learn from failures, and persevere in the face of adversity.

To Your Own Self Be True

Authenticity is key to building trust and fostering genuine connections. We encourage our team to be true to themselves, bringing their unique perspectives, values, and experiences to the table. We believe that embracing vulnerability and fostering an environment of psychological safety allows for greater creativity, innovation, and personal growth.