Declared and Operative Values

2 critical parts of values

Intended/declared values
Intended/declared values exist in the corporations policies and mission statement.

Lived/operative values
Operative values are lasting and are lived from day-to-day by the members.


Values must be....
Held and practiced consistently.
Both understandable and attainable.
Constantly aspire to practice them.
Form the foundation of an organizations culture.