Sample Values Statements Southlake Hospital Put Patients First All of Southlake’s people—staff, physicians, students, and volunteers—are here to make our patients’ healthcare experience the best it can be. Care with compassion – no one’s a number at Southlake. Care with a commitment to safety and quality – nothing else will do. Care with flexibility – each person’s needs are different and should be respected. Give A Damn! Care passionately about the safety and well being of our people. Without them we would not be whole. Value each other’s contributions and expertise because on this team, each of us plays an important role. Give and take, and understand that the needs of the many far outweigh the needs of the few. Respect each other and, realizing the impact of your words and actions, accept the consequences. Stand by one another and pull together through good times and bad. In doing so, realize we can accomplish just about anything. Care passionately about Southlake. Take great care to positively represent the organization and its people whenever given the chance. Treat the facility and everything in it as if it were your own. Take great pride in our programs and services and realize that one can only succeed with the support of the others. Care passionately about our community. We proudly consider ourselves a part of each of the communities we serve and, therefore, have a vested interest in the events that affect them and the people in them. Push The Envelope Embrace new opportunities and don’t be afraid to seek out new and rewarding challenges. Together, we must be fearless and courageous so we can make things happen. Take calculated risks, yet be the first to recognize when they are not right for Southlake and learn from the experience. Honour Your Commitments Walk our talk. If you say you’ll do it, do it, and if you can’t, explain why. Follow through on your commitments and remain accountable for your attitude and your actions. York Regional Police Our People We foster a work environment of respect, open communication, empowerment and inclusivity Community We engage our citizens and are dedicated to providing quality service Integrity We are ethical and respectful in all we say and do Leadership We are leaders in policing and all lead by example Accountability We accept responsibility for our actions Competence We are committed to excellence, professionalism, learning and innovation Teamwork We succeed by working together and in partnership with our community Peel District School Board Our values, based on our character attributes, are the foundation of our genuine relationships with students, parents and each other. Together, we create safe, positive climates for learning and working— environments that prepare students to be empathetic citizens of the world.  We care by being compassionate and kind towards all members of our community.  We are cooperative—committed to working collaboratively and valuing the contributions of others for a common purpose.  We value honesty by demonstrating integrity in our words and actions. We are truthful and trustworthy.  We respect differences, and treat everyone fairly and equitably—we are inclusive.  By treating others, ourselves and our environment with high regard and value, we are respectful.  Being accountable and reliable in our actions and commitments demonstrates we are responsible. National Education Association These principles guide our work and define our mission: Equal Opportunity. We believe public education is the gateway to opportunity. All students have the human and civil right to a quality public education that develops their potential, independence, and character. A Just Society. We believe public education is vital to building respect for the worth, dignity, and equality of every individual in our diverse society. Democracy. We believe public education is the cornerstone of our republic. Public education provides individuals with the skills to be involved, informed, and engaged in our representative democracy. Professionalism. We believe that the expertise and judgment of education professionals are critical to student success. We maintain the highest professional standards, and we expect the status, compensation, and respect due all professionals. Partnership. We believe partnerships with parents, families, communities, and other stakeholders are essential to quality public education and student success. Collective Action. We believe individuals are strengthened when they work together for the common good. As education professionals, we improve both our professional status and the quality of public education when we unite and advocate collectively. NEA also believes every student in America, regardless of family income or place of residence, deserves a quality education. In pursuing its mission, NEA has determined that we will focus the energy and resources of our 3.2 million members on improving the quality of teaching, increasing student achievement and making schools safer, better places to learn. Calgary Board of Education Students come first. We believe that everyone can learn. Each student is unique and worthwhile. We acknowledge, recognize and celebrate the diversity of our learners. Success for each and every student is the goal of our work. Learning is our central purpose. We believe that learning empowers students to achieve their potential. Attention to continuous improvement, high expectations, innovation and relationships will enable all students to reach their potential. Student learning is at the heart of everyone's work at the Calgary Board of Education. Public education serves the common good. Public education is essential for a vibrant democracy. The principles of democracy drive our accountability to the public and the public's participation in our work. Our school system is owned by and accountable to Calgarians and therefore, the Calgary Board of Education is accountable to Calgary taxpayers for using resources wisely to meet students' learning needs. Durham College Our values drive our organizational culture and behaviour in delivering our vision and mission. We value:  Integrity and transparency – we behave and communicate sincerely and honestly;  Respect – we treat everyone with dignity and offer superior service;  Equal access and diversity – we embrace diversity, ensure accessibility and champion all learners;  Innovation – we are leaders in innovative and creative learning experiences and solutions;  Personal and team accountability – we do what we say we will do; and  Sustainability – we make decisions that ensure the integration of economic, environmental and social factors. Region of York ... I C A R E Integrity Commitment Accountability Respect Excellence Heart and Stroke Foundation Collaboration – committed to working together collaboratively for a common cause across the Federation and with our partners. Excellence – committed to excellence in all we do. Innovation – a passion for and the courage to explore, stimulate and engage in new ideas, behaviours and approaches. Integrity – acting ethically to ensure transparency, accountability and public trust. Respect – respecting, appreciating and recognizing our donors, volunteers, staff and partners who help us achieve our mission.