Understanding the value set of Respect and Integrity:
- Respect can mean different things in different contexts, what does respect mean to you in the context of professional relationships and interactions?
- What does it mean to you to treat someone with respect? What does it mean to treat someone with respect even when you disagree?
- What does it mean to you to be a person of integrity?
- How do you define integrity in your own work, learning, or leadership?
- UMB defines the value of Respect and Integrity as “We value each other and hold ourselves accountable for acting ethically and transparently using compassion and empathy.” What does valuing respect and integrity look like in your school/department?
- When have you seen respect or integrity positively impact your environment or relationships?
- At UMB, our values are more than words, they should be reflected in our actions. What is one example of someone at UMB treating you with respect and/or integrity and how did you feel as a result?
- What does it take to create a culture where people can trust each other to do the right thing?
Exploring how you can be a catalyst for others valuing Respect and Integrity through your actions:
- What is one action you can take this week that would demonstrate being honest and transparent with others and inspire others to do the same?
- Respecting diverse viewpoints strengthens trust and open communication. What is one way you can show appreciation this week for someone’s perspective, even if it differs from your own?
- What is one action you can take this week that would demonstrate your adherence to the highest standards of professional and personal responsibility, even when no one is looking and inspire others to do the same?
- Integrity is built through consistency, transparency, and reliability. How can you hold yourself accountable for following through on your commitments this week?
- What is one action you can take this week that would demonstrate consideration and compassion for people and inspire others to do the same?
- People thrive when they know they will be treated with dignity and fairness. What is one step you can take to create safer, more respectful spaces for dialogue or collaboration this week?
- What is one action you can take this week that would demonstrate you accepting responsibility for your actions and inspire others to do the same?
- Respect includes courageous accountability that strengthens relationships and integrity. How can you be courageously accountable this week?
