By Eric Harvey & Al Lucia
1. High Values Awareness
Values are regularly communicated and discussed to ensure awareness and understanding throughout the organization.
2. High Values Accountability
People are evaluated on values-driven practices as well as results—with zero tolerance for conscious values violations.
3. Leadership By Example
Leaders earn the right to expect others to do things by doing those things themselves.
4. Values-Driven DecisionMaking
Decisions are checked to ensure they are in accord with organizational values BEFORE they are implemented.
5. In Sync Policies and Procedures
Rules, policies, and practices are evaluated to ensure they reflect and support organizational values.
6. Values-Driven Education
Training and other developmental activities teach people how to demonstrate ethics and apply organizational values.
7. Attention To Perceptions
Climate surveys and other perception-collecting activities are important components of organizational assessment and change strategies.
8. Steady, Incremental Change
Emphasis is placed on many small improvements rather than quick-fix fads and “programs of the year.”
9. Values-Based Selection
The degree to which people subscribe to and practice organizational values is a key criterion in hiring and promotion decisions.
10. Encouraged Initiative
People are rewarded forWalking The Talk rather than complaining, pointing fingers, or waiting for others to take the first step.
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Today’s lesson is from Walk The Talk: And Get The Results You Want
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