Q : We are seven years into our FutureFocus journey . What are your thoughts on where we are and the direction we ’ re headed ?
Amy : Since 2014 , we have put words to what really matters to us , which is to build a better future for the next generation . And we ’ re bringing this purpose to the disruption and transformation of the large-scale industries where we play . From the automotive side , we ’ re seeing innovation that not only makes transportation by vehicle greener and more efficient ; it also opens new business models that make access to transportation easier , cheaper and more reliable .
Sujata Gosalia , Cox Communications
Sujata : We are thinking generationally about growth in the spaces where we operate and setting an ambitious goal for what more we can be as a company . At the very core of that growth for CCI is connectivity . It ’ s making sure that , from the individual all the way up to our society , we ’ re connected in ways that allow us to live better , work more effectively and have a greater impact on our communities . And when we look to what ’ s ahead , we see transformational changes in our industry that Cox can be a part of — from evolved capability and capacity of networks to a new generation of connected environments and experiences being created .
Q : How has Cox ’ s willingness to take risks and “ fail fast ” helped us future-proof our business ?
Tony : I was told “ no ” several times when we were first trying to get wireless approved . But our culture is such that if you can bring a case forward that ’ s viable and can produce significant value for the company , Cox will find a way to make it happen .
Joe : I ’ m just super proud that I ’ m part of a 122-year-old family-owned company that has risk-takers . Every time new mediums came along , they jumped into it and weren ’ t afraid of it and embraced it . It almost allows you to surf the waves of change .
Joe George , Cox Automotive
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