A simple articulation of the key guiding principle/ value/ belief

I Take Ownership

What I Do

  • I believe strongly in Janaagraha’s mission
  • I take responsibility for my decisions and actions
  • I take initiative and actively pursue opportunities

What I Don’t Do

  • I do not hesitate to speak up or take initiative
  • I do not renege on my commitments

I Practice Systems Thinking

What I Do

  • I align all my work to the City-Systems framework
  • I go beyond symptoms and pursue root-causes and connections

What I Don’t Do

  • I do not deviate from our mission and theory of change

I Practice Urgent

Patience

What I Do

  • I show urgency in my efforts and am patient with results
  • I recognize that our successes are only milestones in a longer journey
  • I proactively seek clarity from ambiguity
  • I am agile in responding to opportunities and challenges

What I Don’t Do

  • I do not give up despite set backs and delays
  • I do not only strive for short-term results

I Choose Depth

What I Do

  • I continuously listen, reflect, and learn
  • I am meticulous and detail-oriented
  • I think and work with facts and evidence

What I Don’t Do

  • I am not superficial in my efforts
  • I do not take shortcuts

I Engage Constructively

What I Do

  • I collaborate actively and value teamwork
  • I give and receive constructive feedback
  • I proactively address conflict
  • I am responsive and timely in my communications

What I Don’t Do

  • I am neither confrontational nor submissive

I Strive To Excel

What I Do

  • I set ambitious goals, and work hard to achieve them
  • I plan and execute without standing quality and within timelines
  • I explore new and innovative solutions
  • I strive to gain expertise

What I Don’t Do

  • I am not complacent
  • I do not tolerate mediocrity

I Care

What I Do

  • I practise high levels of integrity
  • I am empathetic, and care for the well-being of all people and communities I work with
  • I care for the environment

What I Don’t Do

  • I do not tolerate discrimination
  • I do not communicate disrespectfully