Core Behaviors

Core behaviors for all employees

Builds and maintains constructive work relationships that contribute to an environment of trust, respect and mutual accountability.
Reduces barriers to cooperation and collaboration through effective project management and ongoing communication.
Motivates and assists team members to achieve individual and shared goals. Celebrates and acknowledges accomplishments.

Adapts to changing situations by restructuring tasks and priorities as change occurs. Accepts and acquires new skills as required.
Reflects on and questions own assumptions based on new knowledge or experience. Willing to experiment with new ideas and processes.
Uses change as an opportunity to improve work product, services and programs. Actively identifies opportunities for change and process improvements.

Fosters a climate of diversity and inclusion that values and celebrates differences. Treats all colleagues, students and community members respectfully, fairly and equitably.
Welcomes others with different perspectives and experiences.
Commits to continuous learning and growth in diversity, inclusion and cultural competence. Demonstrates and applies best practices in diversity and inclusion: adaptability, flexibility, negotiating ambiguity and cultural differences.

Practices and encourages open dialogue about information that affects their work and the work of the unit, college and university. Facilitates and/or contributes to meetings that accomplish established objectives.
Expresses oneself effectively in all written and verbal communications. Continuously improves interpersonal skills.
Addresses and resolves workplace issues and conflicts through productive dialogue characterized by openness, trust and collaboration.

Monitors own performance and actively seeks performance feedback. Seeks opportunities to acquire knowledge, skills and experiences to improve job performance and achieve personal and professional goals.
Understands link between goals, planning and performance. Is results-oriented and resourceful. Provides outstanding stakeholder and/or student service.
Identifies root causes of problems and takes appropriate action. Anticipates obstacles and removes barriers in order to achieve goals.

Effectively communicates the university's vision, purpose and direction. Models DePaul's mission and values in words and action.
Motivates, inspires, and builds high performing teams. Identifies key stakeholders, coordinates people and resources and effectively communicates to achieve project objectives within timeline and budget.
Understands and embraces change. Able to manage and lead others through complexity, ambiguity, and uncertainty.

Ensures unit reflects a commitment to good stewardship in their use of time, money and natural resources.
Maintains compliance with university codes of conduct and policies.

Develops goals and initiatives aligned to DePaul's mission, vision, and priorities.
Considers impact of decisions upon the entire DePaul community beyond the scope of personal or functional responsibilities.
Maintains long-term focus; helps others see beyond the present. Anticipates future trends and imagines new ways to add value.

Recruits, develops, and retains a highly qualified and diverse staff.
Aligns individual and team goals with our strategic plan. Clearly communicates performance standards and regularly provides balanced performance feedback.
Creates an inclusive and engaging work environment in which every team member feels supported in their professional growth. Actively listens, coaches, and engages employees in developmental conversations.
Recognizes and rewards accomplishments. Manages behavior and performance gaps effectively.

Inspires and motivates entire organization around a shared mission.
Communicates a compelling and inspired vision and sense of core purpose.
Creates mileposts and symbols to encourage employee engagement and institutional affinity.

Willing to make tradeoffs to achieve University wide objectives.
Considers implications of decisions on the University, beyond his or her own area of responsibility.
Translates University wide strategies and goals into meaning for particular functions or units.

Actively ensures equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all.
Creates collaborative teams that represent the strengths of a diverse community.
Fosters open dialogue and accountability between team members.

Anticipates future consequences and trends accurately and articulately presents credible possibilities.
Has broad industry knowledge and perspective.
Creates competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.

Remains calm under pressure, expresses emotions appropriately.
Genuinely cares about others and dedicated to servant leadership.
Able to effectively navigate interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

Recognizes opportunity in conflicts and challenges, takes unpopular stands if necessary.
Maneuvers through complex political situations effectively and settles disputes equitably; leads through crises.
Encourages direct and tough debate but moves forward when needed.

Effectively builds and manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
Understands how decisions relate to different stakeholders and engages constructively to mitigate risk and maximize opportunity.
Knows how to use alliances to achieve mutual goals.