LCSNW Agency Core Values

Let's be honest: I don't think many of us could pass a quiz on our agency's core values. Why bother having values if we don't even know what they are?

In a 2020 study:

• Among a group of 90 possible factors, personal commitment to an organization's values is the top driver of employee engagement.
• 555 of respondents who didn't know their agency values reported being engaged while 90% of those that did know the values reported engagement.
• 65% of employees who could name their values say they had a strong grasp on their organization's objectives vs. only 23% of respondents who say they didn't know any of their organization's values.

Clearly, there seems to be a direct connection between understanding organization values and engagement and working toward goals.

So, I think it's a good time to re-engage with our values. They're included in our Employee Handbook. For easy reference, I'm listing them below.

Over the next several Friday Notes I'm going to look at each of our values, one at a time. I'm going to share what they mean to me and why I believe in them.

I'm also inviting you to think about what they mean to you. Here's a good exercise: think about our core values as people--not just words. Identify a colleague who personifies the values you think are most important to our agency, and then let me know.

Our Values:

• We are driven by a clear sense of purpose and mission rooted in traditions of servanthood and social justice
• We leverage our shared expertise as a diverse and culturally competent community
• We strive for innovation, finding creative and beneficial solutions
• We adhere to a strength-based philosophy that recognizes and builds on the assets of individuals, families and communities
• We work together to create a safe, nurturing, supportive work environment
• We seek efficiency in all operations and use of technology
• We are one agency, made stronger by our unity

Next week: Value #1: We are driven by a clear sense of purpose and mission rooted in traditions of servanthood and social justice

David

Health, Justice and Hope