We value community, diversity, equity, & inclusion, constant learning, collective enoughness, and transparency & accountability.
Community
Definition
We gather in a shared space and strive toward fellowship.
Practice Commitments
- We engage residents from across the community at all levels.
- We make mission-driven decisions.
- We create opportunities to build connections and relationships within our meetings.
- We pair all strategies with education on why they are important.
- We build in opportunities for feedback from our members, as well as other people impacted by our work.
- We share knowledge and skills with people outside of the Core.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Definition
We reflect the community we serve in all its complexities. Every member has what they need to take part in this work.
Practice Commitments
- We recruit and nurture members who reflect our community.
- We know and talk about what identities are and are not represented.
- We create policies and practices that support the people impacted by the work.
- We acknowledge and seek to remedy the harms we’ve caused.
- We educate ourselves about identities other than our own.
- We create a welcoming environment for everyone.
- We name and address power dynamics.
- We make decisions through consensus.
Constant Learning
Definition
There is always more to learn. We will seek it out and change our behavior to match.
Practice Commitments
- We stay up to date on best practices.
- We share and take advantage of training opportunities.
- We evaluate our outcomes.
- We assess our ongoing need for new skills and knowledge.
- We expect that we will experiment and fail.
- We seek opportunities for growth.
- We share what we learn with our Workgroups and the community.
Collective Enoughness
Definition
When we share power and work together, we have everything we need.
Practice Commitments
- We build on and make use of each other’s strengths.
- We share resources of all types.
- We involve people from all across our community.
- We trust our partners.
- We take the time necessary to build and nurture relationships.
- We share ownership of our work.
- We engage in open communication about the good and bad.
Transparency & Accountability
Definition
We share information openly and honestly. We take ownership of our actions and their impacts on each other, the common agenda, and the community.
Practice Commitments
- We do what we say we’re going to do.
- We support each other to get the work done.
- We ensure everyone has what they need to be successful.
- We request and accept support.
- We follow our values and acknowledge when we stray.
- We ask and answer questions.