DANAHER CORE V ALUES THE BEST TEAM WINS CUSTOMERS TALK, WE LISTEN CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ( KAIZEN )  IS OUR WAY OF LIFE  LEADING EDGE INNOVATION  DEFINES OUR FUTURE WE COMPETE FOR SHAREHOLDERS Profits are important because they attract and retain  loyal shareholders. Shareholders secure our future by providing capital for  investment and growth. We continuously apply our creativity to the technologies  of products, services, and processes. Out-of-the-Box ideas, both large and small,  add value to our enterprise. We accomplish GLYPH<210>breakthroughsGLYPH<211> through the  Policy Deployment process. We aggressively and continuously eliminate waste in every  facet of our business processes. The Danaher Business System IS our culture. Robust, repeatable processes yield superior Quality, Delivery,  and Costs that satisfy our customers beyond their expectations. We base our strategic plan on the Voice-of-the-Customer. Quality First, ALWAYS! Associates are our most valued assets. WeGLYPH<213>re passionate about retaining, developing  and recruiting the best talent available. Danaher and its associates win because: WE ARE TEAM-ORIENTED WITH INVOLVEMENT BY ALL. WE SEEK FACT-BASED, ROOT CAUSE SOLUTIONS; NOT BLAME.  WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR RESULTS, AND WE DELIVER. WE ARE NON-POLITICAL AND NOT BUREAUCRATIC. WE HAVE HIGH INTEGRITY AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS. WINNING IS FUN.