The basics of success according to Tomáš Baťa
Tomáš Bat’a, the legendary entrepreneur, remains an invaluable role model for today’s business environment. His philosophy and methods lay the foundations for building sustainable and successful businesses. Tomáš Bat’a is also a great entrepreneurial role model for the owner of the ŠVEC GROUP – Ľubomír Švec.
“During my 30 years in the business, I have drawn a lot of knowledge from various books. I was most inspired by Tomáš Baťa, who introduced original methods of production management, remuneration and education of employees, whom he called co-entrepreneurs. It occurred to me that on the occasion of our round anniversary I would present my colleagues with the book “Inspirace Baťa”, which gives us inspiration on how to be a strong and happy person not only at work, but also in life, which is what we need the most at this time. This book has most shaped our mission of ŠVEC GROUP, how to create CONDITIONS FOR A GOOD LIFE for all people who make a living with honest work and want to live a beautiful life of this time.” Ľubomír ŠVEC, owner of ŠVEC GROUP.
Book “Inspiration Baťa”
As part of reinforcing our corporate values, we customized the cover of the book “Inspirace Baťa” (with the permission of the book’s author Gabriela Končitíková, of course) and distributed it to all employees, partners and supporters. This book serves as a business bible and helps our teams to draw inspiration every day. We believe that by doing so, we can carry Bata’s legacy forward and apply its principles to our daily activities.
“If you want to build a great business, build yourself first.” Tomáš Baťa
Healthy and happy co-workers
Healthy and happy employees were the most important thing for Baťa. Through various initiatives, he ensured that his employees felt motivated and valued, which directly contributed to the quality and success of his company. This approach is key to our company – we strive to create a working environment where every employee can develop their potential and feel part of the team.
Innovation and the latest science
Baťa placed emphasis on continuous innovation and the application of the latest scientific knowledge. This innovative culture has become the basis for adaptability and competitiveness in a rapidly changing business environment. We find this approach inspiring and strive to implement it in our day-to-day activities – whether it is the use of new technologies or modern management methods.
Positive changes in the company
Our focus on employee health and happiness, as well as innovations inspired by Baťa principles, significantly improve productivity and satisfaction in our company. We observe that motivated employees contribute to better functioning teams and overall workplace satisfaction. This philosophy results in a more efficient work process and a greater willingness of employees to come up with new ideas and solutions. At the same time, employee retention rates are also improving, which is proof that we are succeeding in building a pleasant and stimulating work environment.
Future directions and objectives
We will continue to strive to dig deeper into the Baťa principles and apply them to the new challenges we face. Our goal is to maintain sustainable growth and promote the good life of all people in our society. We believe that Baťa’s legacy will continue to provide us with valuable lessons that will lead us to the success and satisfaction of our employees and partners. In the future, we will focus on upskilling our employees through training programmes and workshops, promoting innovation and sustainable development plans that reflect the current needs and challenges of the market. In our objectives, we remain true to the idea that the success of a business is built on the success and satisfaction of its people.