Broward County Culture

Leadership  Philosophy
Broward County is a diverse organization that is committed to leadership with integrity. As outcome-driven  visionaries  with  a  strategic  focus,  we  are  dedicated  to  organizational  excellence  through:
	fostering an environment of trust collaborative decision making resilience in the face of challenges, and cultivating staff through teamwork and active mentoring.
Operating System Values
	Customer-Focused Responsive to Community Needs Quality-Focused Fiscally Responsible Proactive
Individual  Behavioral  Values
	Passionate Committment to Excellence Taking  pride  in  one’s  work  and  demonstrating  professionalism  and  a  strong  work  ethic   dedicated  to  the  delivery  of  quality  publc  service.   We  are  devoted  to  doing  and  being  our  best,  while  focusing  on  continuous  improvement.  Provide SUNsational Service to everyone Be positive Engage, participate and be enthusiastic Follow through and be dependable Do the "right" and the ethical thing Exceed expectations; do not accept status quo Speak highly of the organization Lead-regardless of your position Lead by example Accept responsibility for mistakes and make improvements
	Openness  &  Respect  Honest,  consistent,  clear  communication  that  is  broadly  disseminated  to  encourage  alternative  viewpoints  and  discussion.   We  demonstrate  our  high  regard  for  community  and  staff  by  making  our  processes  transparent  to  all. Be approachable Be truthful Use clear language that is understandable to all Ask for and listen to input Share work-related information and recommendations throughout the organization Explain decisions and actions taken based on input received Never say "It's not my job." Acknowledge voice and electronic messages within one business day Arrive on time Do not interrupt co-workers or customers when they are speaking
	Collaboration   Seeking  input  and  participation  while   building  trust  and  buy-in  from  stakeholders.  Share information and practice open communication Work together to solve problems Actively listen, enage, and contribute Continuously learn Honor team decisions Respond to disagreements in a non-defensive, open manner Give and accept constructive criticism Ask for help
	Innovation Commitment  to  resourcefulness,   creative  thinking,  and  imaginative  solutions   that  result  in  quality  public  service.  Think "outside the box" and provide alternative solutions  Share credit for successes  Actively solicit and share ideas  Be willing to adopt new/improved processes  Recognize and celebrate co-workers' ideas and successes