Governance Policy: Core Values

• Respect your colleagues.
• Trust your colleagues.
• Be honest.
• Be evenhanded.
• Be patient.
• Take responsibility.
• Give the benefit of the doubt.
• Refrain from displays of anger.
• Listen actively to concerns raised and try to understand another’s point of view.
• Give constructive feedback; let others know how their work impacts the mission.
• Give positive feedback whenever providing negative feedback.
• Discuss problems with the person with whom you have a disagreement.
• Be pro-active on informing and educating colleagues regarding current developments.

ADOPTED: June 1, 2003

AMMENDED: March 8-9, 2008