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Respect. (from the lat. respectu) n. 1. respect; 2. consideration; high regard; 3. deference; compliance; veneration; 4. honour; worship; 5. relation; refererence...
We believe that everyone should be respected for their work, for their attitudes, opinions and options.
Rigor. (from the lat. rigore) n. 1. harshness; strength; 2.fig., severity; punctuality; accuracy.
There is no "more or less levelled", "more or less upright”, "more or less clean" or "more or less safe", but rather “levelled”, "upright”, "clean” and “safe". The rigour is reflected in our procedures, in time and in the rules to follow. In the light of moral and principles, being severe means being rigorous.
Passion. (from the lat. passione) n. 1. intense and usually violent feeling (affection, joy, hate, etc.) which hinders the exercise of impartial logic; 2. derived from a feeling; 3. great predilection; 4. partiality; 5. great grief; immense suffering...
Under the sign of passion – a text of the Portuguese poet Regina Guimarães – is our icon. Passion is to reveal great enthusiasm for something, favourable encouragement or opposite to something.
It is the sensibility transmitted by an architect or engineer through work.
Passion is the dedication to a project. Passion is a state of warm soul.
Loyalty. (from the lat. legalitate) n. the quality of being loyal; fidelity; sincerity.
Respect for the principles and rules that guide the honour and probity. Faithfulness to commitments and agreements undertaken, staunch character.
To remain loyal to the business partners because we depend on them and they depend on us.
Being trustworthy for being loyal.
Solidarity. (from the lat. solidare) n. 1. the quality of being solidary; 2. reciprocal responsibility among the members of a group, namely social, professional, etc.; 3. sense of sharing another’s suffering.
Being solidary is being a friend, offering our hand with genuine generosity and bringing joy and human warmth to those who, somehow, are marginalized. Being solidary is being more human. A solidary company is recognized as a fair and non-selfish company. A solidary company is a preferred choice in business. It is a more competitive company. Volunteering is a vehicle to solidarity. It is modern, fair, cultured, friend, it is a noble gesture of moral elevation.
Courage. (from the lat. coraticum) n. 1. bravery facing danger; intrepidity; to have audacity; 2. moral force before a suffering or setback; 3. [fig.] to input energy when performing a difficult task; perseverance...
Courage is essential in our life. Courage to face less pleasant situations when complex issues come up, not expecting random resolutions.
It is a value that we must highlight as opposed to the fearful, cowardly and laziness.
The courage to react to criticism not with an attitude of demotivation or sadness, but rather to search for the means and the action to overcome its own reason. This kind of courage, which is also an intellectual courage, is highly recommended.
Ambition. (from the lat. ambitione) n. 1. vehement desire of wealth, honours or glories; 2. expectation about the future; aspiration; 3. lust; greed…
Vehement desire to achieve a particular goal. Ambition not to resign ourselves. Ambition to take the best potential from ourselves. Ambition to deserve ourselves. Ambition to be athletes in our top-level competitive jobs. Ambition to beat our brands. Ambition to get the best deals with the maximum value, due to the high levels of proficiency and efficiency.
Esthetics. ESTHETICS (from the Greek aisthetiké, "sensitive") n.f. 1. Philosophy branch of philosophy that studies the beauty and nature of artistic phenomena; 2. author's own style, time, etc.; 3. harmony of shapes and colors, beauty; 4. set of techniques and treatments that aim to beautify the body.
We decided to build the company's economic foundations under a cultured, cosmopolitan and cool image. Because it is a charming state of being. Good taste because we are sustainable and we respect the planet. Good taste because we are sensitive. Good taste just because.
Responsibility. (from the lat respondere) n. the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct; a form of trustworthiness.
We must be certain that, before a choice, we chose what is best for both of us and not just the best for each one. Each employee is responsible for his negotiated activity and co-responsible if the co-worker does not fulfil his own task, thus preventing the common goal. A team is a set of individuals - is a whole. In the business game, as in social or family contexts, everyone must comply with their own relative position and we shall not permit that one of ours fails to be in our team.
Diário do Minho
José Alberto Cerqueira and Sérgio Correia, two users of the Red Cross Temporary Accommodation Centre (CAT) in Braga, experienced a different day yesterday, one that made them feel listened to, valued and understood.
Through poetry and art, two unexpected avenues to say the least, the dstgroup, in partnership with the Paisagem Periférica Association and with the support of the Portuguese Red Cross – Braga Branch, carried out the initiative “Poetic Consultations” for the second year running, bringing presence and hope not only to José Alberto and Sérgio, but to many people experiencing homelessness and social vulnerability who are supported each day at the CAT. Many felt this unexpected gesture of care to be a true form of medical treatment.
Held for the second year in a row, the “Poetic Consultations” demonstrated that poetry can reach everyone and be a means of intimate dialogue, as well as moral and psychological support. Each “consultation” invariably began with a simple “How are you?” and soon turned into individual one-to-one encounters between an artist-consultant and a participant, resulting in a personalised “poetic prescription” based purely on emotional criteria.
Raquel Sousa, executive advisor at dst, explained that the initiative this year is a continuation of the pilot project launched last year.
Emphasising that “there are poets in the Braga CAT”, Raquel Sousa described this initiative as “a way of continuing the active role that the dstgroup has had in its DNA for many years, supporting culture while embracing its role of social and corporate responsibility.”
“We feel that participants benefit from these conversations with an artist, and that they can open up about things that they are incapable of doing in their day-to-day interactions with the Red Cross professionals. These consultations end up not being intrusive because they enjoy talking, finding comfort and attention. This initiative has made those tiny dreams possible. Art and culture can be pathways to social inclusion, because anything related with culture helps us to soar, dream higher, through books, other individuals and through conversations with them,” she said.
In total, there were five hours of “Poetic Consultations,” each lasting around 25 minutes, resulting in various “Poetic Prescriptions” tailored to each participant.
Catarina Santos, a member of the staff at the Braga Red Cross CAT, explained that the centre is currently home to 40 users, plus around 50 others who visit the centre on a non-regular basis to make use of its social canteen and its hygiene services.
“We consider this initiative to be really important for our users because it provides moments of happiness, tiny instances that turn into gigantic ones because of what they feel has been given to them,” she said.
Catarina Santos acknowledged that “many of the users are a little reticent at first, because they are not used to this level of attention, especially at Christmas time, when everything seems so bleak for those who are alone.”
“Many of our residents already use art as a way of expressing themselves, of having a voice in traditional society, where there is still a lot of discrimination. As such, having these moments to be able to express themselves, on many levels, is something we encourage wholeheartedly,” she added.
Manuela Ferreira, artistic director of the “Poetic Consultations” project and president of the Paisagem Periférica Association, emphasised that the “poet-doctors” who took part in the initiative had high expectations, following last year’s promising results, and these were fully met.
“It was a very special experience and our first ‘Poetic Consultations’ action. We are now celebrating almost a year since the first experience and a year involving a journey involving particularly special experiences, in very particular and mostly vulnerable contexts, with the exceptional commitment and trust of dst, which has supported and believed in this initiative,” she said.
Speaking to journalists, one of the users of the CAT centre in Braga, Sérgio Correia, mentioned that he also writes poetry.
“I’ve been writing poetry for many years. It’s something that is good for me and helps me pass the time,” he explained.
José Alberto Cerqueira also stated that he really enjoys writing.
“I was born in a land of poetry and art. I’ve always been deeply connected to music and gave myself over to poetry. I enjoy having time to free my soul and express myself,” he said.