In April 1998, Fast Company introduced the Agenda: an annual issue decicated to recognizing companies for grassroots leadership, humane technology, total teamwork, and sustainable growth. Here is a list of Fast Company's best of the best -- the innovative, relentless companies we hold in highest regard the stories that demonstrate their winning practices.

Ford Motor Co.
Grassroots Leadership

The Freeplay Group
Social Justice

Imagination Ltd.
Total Teamwork

Interface Inc.
Sustainable Growth

Mayo Clinic
Total Teamwork

Microstrategy Inc.
People and Technology

PeopleSoft, Inc.
Human Technology

Pioneer Human Services
Social Justice

Royal Dutch/Shell Group
Grassroots Leadership

Tivoli Systems
Fast Change

SEI Investments
Total Teamwork

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