Excellence
We are committed to excellence:
we are committed to being leaders in our field
we are committed to quality and efficiency in all we do, even under adverse circumstances
we appoint our staff primarily on the basis of their expertise
we constantly improve everything we do
we identify and employ the talents of everyone.
People
We, the staff, value, respect and care for one another and recognise that the OPCW’s success depends on each and every one of us.
we celebrate and respect our diversity
we do not tolerate any form of discrimination
we acknowledge each others’ contributions and praise achievement
we ensure a safe and healthy work environment
we give support rather than apportion blame
we conduct ourselves professionally and with integrity at all times
Learning
We are a learning organisation
we recognise the desire of people to learn, innovate, and grow, provide that opportunity, and enhance our future through continuous transformation
we constantly search for new ways to function better, and are motivated to learn continuously in order to enhance professional skills, broaden knowledge and embrace innovation
we take nothing for granted, subject our actions to keen examination, acknowledge other points of view and learn from our mistakes
we seize every opportunity to learn from each other, from personal experiences, and from successes and failures
Empowerment
We manage through empowerment with accountability, equality, fairness and transparency
we manage and lead by personal example
we delegate responsibility with accountability to the lowest appropriate level
we respect the organisational structure and its lines of authority, and address issues with those responsible
we apply our rules, regulations, and procedures equally to all with fairness and consistency
we make decisions with integrity and transparency, involving all who are affected
Cooperation
We are committed to the realisation of the external vision of the OPCW through strategic cooperation
we direct our efforts towards the OPCW’s goals and objectives rather than working for personal or parochial advantage
we plan and conduct our work with a clear understanding of the objectives, roles and responsibilities of ourselves and of others
we are proactive rather than reactive
we strive for optimum interdependence
Engagement
We recognise that engaging in communication and dialogue are the cornerstones of our work:
we value and create opportunities for face-to-face communication within and between functional units
we encourage people to say what they think and listen actively
we communicate in ways that foster cooperation, clarity and committed action
we ensure that relevant information is fully shared with and disseminated to all who need it
we create team spirit, build a climate of trust and support, and strive to resolve interpersonal conflicts