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Sample statement of Center values

The following is the WorldFish Center’s statement of values. In addition to the Center’s “Two Pillars for Success”, there are two “Foundation Values” boxes that have specific importance in terms of how the Center deals with issues of harassment and discrimination.

The ”Fairness and Equity” box emphasizes “equal opportunity for all staff and the value of staff diversity” and “policies that are fair, respect individual dignity and self-esteem ….”.

The “Caring” box emphasizes the expectation that the staff members will be “caring, compassionate and nurturing in their work relationships.”

Our Values

Relevance “Applicability to social issues”	Two Pillars for Success	Delivery “The transfer of a specified good or service in order to meet the requirements of a contract or agreement.”
We value: Excellence in science applied to the welfare of the world’s poor and to the sustainability of the environment. Focus & Efficiency in delivering genuine positive impacts to our beneficiaries in developing countries in a manner that makes the most of the resources available to us. Innovation & Creativity in both our research and business operations. Continuous Improvement to reduce cost and enhance the quality of our products and services. Acceptance of the need for risk and of genuine mistakes as something to learn from.		We value: Commitment to set and achieve global standards of excellence in our operations and to honour all commitments.. Teamwork over individual endeavour and the fostering and capitalizing upon inter-dependences between ourselves and among our partners. Sharing knowledge openly among staff members, our partners, and stakeholders Leadership at all levels in the organization Empowerment and will give sufficient authority to individuals to allow effective performance and ensure accountability. We expect individuals to ask for the authority they need and to delegate what is required to be effective.

Foundation Value

Fairness and Equity “Free of favoritism or bias” We believe in: • Equal opportunity for all staff and the value • Policies that are fair, respect individual dignity and self-esteem, are clearly explained, and consistently applied. • Recognition and reward that is linked to achievements met in ways consistent with our values.

Caring “Concern or interest to provide needed assistance or watchful supervision” We: • Care about the long-term health and safety of our people and their work environment and will encourage and help them achieve a healthy work-life balance. • Expect staff to be caring, compassionate and nurturing in their work relationships • Will support life-long employability through provision of professional learning and growth opportunities.

Bedrock Values

Integrity “Steadfast adherence to moral and ethical behaviour” Our most fundamental value. We expect all staff members to live by our core values, and challenge any breach of those values courageously. Trust “Firm reliance on the integrity, ability, or character of a person” We trust our people and believe they will honour the trust we place in them. Deliberate breaches of trust are unacceptable and we expect staff to report breaches of trust without fear of reproach.

© CGIAR Gender & Diversity Program 2006