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