Imperial is committed to improving our working culture and helping build a positive and enabling environment for all.
In support of this initiative, our Provost has sponsored the development of a suite of core Imperial Values and Behaviours that will guide our behaviour as a community.
By defining these Values and Behaviours and embedding them in our daily working lives, we can better understand what is expected of us, recognise and reward positive behaviour, and actively address poor conduct.
Behaviours for everyone
Ambition
We treat each other fairly, with kindness and respect, valuing each person’s individual experience, perspectives and contribution
Key words
- Diversity
- Empathy
- Understanding
- Balance
Positive Behaviours
- I treat every colleague and student with respect and dignity
- I take responsibility for my behaviour and my impact on others
- I am curious and seek to understand different perspectives
- I make sure my words and actions are kind and considerate
- I consider and respond to the needs of others
Negative Behaviours
- I am disrespectful and talk behind people’s backs
- I use “them vs us” as a way of dividing
- I show different levels of respect to different colleagues
Behaviours for leaders
Ambition
We treat each other fairly, with kindness and respect, valuing each person’s individual experience, perspectives and contribution
Key words
- Diversity
- Empathy
- Understanding
- Balance
Positive Behaviours
- I get to know and am able to draw on my team’s strengths, experience and perspectives
- I continually build my own and my team’s awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
- I have open and courageous conversations about bullying and discrimination, listening and learning from the lived experiences of others
- I take action to eliminate bullying and discrimination from processes, policies and services
- I ensure my service enables participation for all staff and customers
Negative Behaviours
- I allow discrimination or dis-respect to go unchallenged
- I have favourites and treat people unfairly
- I do not display empathy
See how the Values link to Imperial Expectations