Values Workshop February 8, 2019

     

The root of success: Values

What you said you value Diverse perspectives Collaboration Shared purpose Common goals Accountability Respect Courage Commitment Kindness Open communication Empowerment Flexibility Talent Passion Planning Focus Teamwork Results Trust Participation Cooperation Streamlined processes Ease of doing work Productive partnerships Fun

We desire a work environment where… Decision making takes place where the work is done Priorities are clear and we are focused We are free to work without cumbersome processes and policies We work toward solutions We are heard Communication is clear and frequent

A welcoming and connected educational community that is committed to student success. Meaningful interactions with selfless faculty & staff that help shape students into critical thinkers and global, caring citizens. The resourceful use of innovative technology and teaching practices, leveraged to deliver the highest quality learning experiences, both in and out of the classroom. Accommodating, streamlined processes that empowers students to be self-directed while promoting responsibility and accountability. A commitment to inclusion, diversity and an empathetic, caring approach built on mutual respect. Faculty, staff, and administration support the student experience with:

Making values work for you

Family Values Deliver WOW Through Service Embrace and Drive Change Create Fun and A Little Weirdness Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded Pursue Growth and Learning Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit Do More With Less Be Passionate and Determined Be Humble

What We Believe At Wegmans, we believe that good people, working toward a common goal, can accomplish anything they set out to do. In this spirit, we set our goal to be the very best at serving the needs of our customers. Every action we take should be made with this in mind. We also believe that we can achieve our goal only if we fulfill the needs of our own people. To our CUSTOMERS and our PEOPLE we pledge continuous improvement, and we make the commitment: Every day you get our best. Our Values We care about the well-being and success of every person. High standards are a way of life. We pursue excellence in everything we do. We make a difference in every community we serve. We respect and listen to our people. We empower our people to make decisions that improve their work and benefit our customers and our company.

Leadership Values Transparency Be open, honest, and forthcoming. Seek and face the truth. Say what you mean; mean what you say. Collaboration Engage through bringing our expertise and utilizing the expertise of others. Seek new ideas and approaches. Assume responsibility to communicate in ways that can be heard and understood. Success Hold the highest standards of professionalism, skills and knowledge. Meet our commitments to clients and all stakeholders. Learn from our successes and our mistakes. Stewardship Contribute to creating a healthy, sustainable world. Help improve communities and the global environment.

Guiding Principles Our Guiding Principles help us to deliver outstanding service to clients, satisfying careers for our people, and financial success for our owners. Our awesome people are our distinction. If it is good for the client, it is good for CampusWorks. Don’t work around; work with. Stop, think, then go. We are never alone; we are a team. We do what we say we will do. We respect diversity, experience, innovation, creativity and courage.

Harford’s current value statements Collaboration We foster teamwork and partnerships. Working together enhances results and builds community. Communication We share information and ideas, listen with open minds, and strive for clarity. Diversity We embrace differences, respect intellectual and academic freedom, promote critical discourse, and encourage socio- cultural and global awareness. Excellence We are creative and passionate in our work. Our highly qualified faculty and staff, learner-centered programs and services, and beautiful campus reflect our commitment to intentional improvement. Innovation We cultivate bold vision, creative exploration, and responsible risk taking. Integrity We adhere to high ethical standards. Honesty, sincerity, fairness, respect, transparency, and trust serve as our foundation. Lifelong Learning We prepare our students and ourselves to contribute to our community as critical thinkers, knowledgeable citizens, and creative problem solvers. We believe that learning should be engaging and enjoyable. Service We are accessible and responsive to our students, our community, and each other. Helping people achieve their goals is central to our mission. Sustainability We are responsible stewards of our resources. We work together to protect our natural resources, renew our human resources, and expand our financial and physical resources.

Harford’s Equity and Inclusion Statement As the anchor institution for higher education in Harford County, Harford Community College embraces equity and inclusion as guiding principles for best serving our students and all Harford County residents. Collectively, we benefit from the collaborative learning environment that is fostered when everyone’s unique voices and life experiences are welcomed. Our policies, practices, and pedagogies are designed to create a pluralistic environment that is free from intolerance and honors our College’s values. Through education and awareness, we empower members of our community to contribute to the advancement of social justice in our global society.

Value Development What values from the survey are most compelling? How do these values stack up against Harford’s current values and equity & inclusion statement? What values will help Harford work better together? What values will help to create a happy, productive work environment where all parties feel they are valued and belong? What values are non negotiable? 25 minutes

Preparing to report out Most compelling values 5 minutes per team Preferred approach

Definition Using the agreed upon approach, develop values statements Pair and share Report out result of 2-team discussion