The °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Ways of Working for professional services is a behavioural framework, designed to support colleagues to be successful and happy at °×С½ãÂÛ̳ through sharing expectations around how we work.
The nine Ways of Working are clustered around threeÌýcentral themes:
Personal Excellence
How I show up at work, how I am expected to do my jobWorking Together
How we work as supportive and collaborative teamsAchieving our Mission
How we deliver on what is important to °×С½ãÂÛ̳’s mission and goals
The °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Ways WheelÌýshows the central themesÌýand the nine Ways of Working.
°×С½ãÂÛ̳ Ways DescriptorsÌýprovide more detail on the nine ways of working.Ìý
The °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Ways Supporting Indicators give examples of typical behaviours that support the nineÌýWays of Working. These reflect different grades and can be used in activities such asÌýrecruitment or team-building.
The °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Ways Development Indicators provide in-depth examples of typical behaviours at each grade that can hinder the nine Ways of Working, and suggestions for development to keep on track. These indicators can be used for activities such as appraisals Ìýand personal/ professional development.
Personal excellence
Commitment | We are persistent in our shared commitment to our goals, our overall mission, and to taking care of ourselves, our students and each other. |
Outstanding service | We take pride in delivering a positive and proactive service to our colleagues and communities, striving for high quality outcomes and smarter ways of working.Ìý |
Integrity | We insist on honesty, inclusion and respect for each other inline with °×С½ãÂÛ̳'s core values, recognising excellence in different forms. We take full accountability for our actions and leading by positive example. |
Working together
Communication | We communicate with intention and clarity, building strong relationships - listening and responding with fairness and compassion. |
°ä´Ç±ô±ô²¹²ú´Ç°ù²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²ÔÌý | We work creatively in empowered cross-functional teams and partnerships, where we build trust and recognise each other's contributions. |
Shared Learning | We create learning-focused working environments, where we ask challenging questions, encourage respectful inquiry, seek continuous improvement and development, and value constructive feedback |
Achieving our missionÌý
Vision | We know why our work is important, and we respond to the 'bigger picture', drawing out opportunities through being ambitious, united and forward-thinking.Ìý |
Innovative Practice | We review our practices and innovate where necessary to use our resources effectively, to achieve our long-term aims and support our objectives.Ìý |
Ownership | We understand our responsibilities for delivering timely and effective outcomes, which we achieve through decisive, clear strategies, and well communicated consultative plans.Ìý |
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