Our Values and Norms
These are our group's 10 values and norms. They are the result of a repetitive, introspective and interactive process of learning and reflecting on our social norms and values both at the individual level and at the group level.
1. Safety and Well-being
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Value: We prioritize everyone’s physical and emotional safety, making sure each person feels secure and free to express themselves.
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Norm: Maintain a safe environment where people can express openly without fear of harm.
2. Mutual Respect and Dignity
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Value: We value each person’s unique background and believe in treating everyone with respect.
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Norm: Treat others with respect, listen without interrupting, and consider perspectives with empathy.
3. Trust and Professionalism
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Value: We foster a work environment based on trust, professionalism and awareness of others
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Norm: Engage with integrity and honesty, ensuring a positive and constructive environment
4. Dialogue and Communication
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Value: We believe in open and respectful communication as the foundation of our daily interactions.
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Norm: Communicate with clarity and compassion, fostering a healthy exchange of ideas.
5. Collaboration and Shared Responsibility
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Value: We believe in working together and sharing responsibility to create a prosocial environment.
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Norm: Follow your role and responsibilities, and support each other in achieving group goals.
6. Courage and Open-mindedness
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Value: We encourage sharing creative ideas and differing opinions with an open mind.
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Norm: Dare to share, invite diverse thoughts and be open to changing your mind
7. Continuous Learning and Growth
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Value: We value ongoing learning to better understand ourselves and our environment.
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Norm: Continuously seek out and learn from diverse perspectives, driving yourself to grow.
8. Interdisciplinarity and Complexity
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Value: We value addressing complex issues by integrating knowledge from various disciplines.
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Norm: Embrace complexity and include insights from different fields to enrich your work.
9. Social Awareness and Impact
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Value: We are mindful of how our work affects society and strive to make a positive impact.
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Norm: Regularly reflect on the societal impact of your work, striving for positive change.
10. Justice and Fair Distribution
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Value: We are committed to fairness and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities.
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Norm: Work towards solutions that promote a just society and healthy planet.