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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:
 

null fostering an environment of trust
null collaborative decision making
null resilience in the face of challenges, and
null cultivating staff through teamwork and active mentoring

 
 Operating System Values 
  null Customer-Focused
null Responsive to Community Needs
null Quality-Focused
null Fiscally Responsible
null Proactive
   
 Individual Behavioral Values 
 

Passionate Commitment to Excellence
Taking pride in one’s work and demonstrating professionalism and a strong work ethic   dedicated to the delivery of quality public service. We are devoted to doing and being our best, while focusing on continuous improvement.
null Provide SUNsational Service® to everyone
null Be positive
null Engage, participate and be enthusiastic
null Follow through and be dependable
null Do the "right" and the ethical thing
null Exceed expectations; do not accept status quo
null Speak highly of the organization
null Lead-regardless of your position
null Lead by example
null 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.
null Be approachable
null Be truthful
null Use clear language that is understandable to all
null Ask for and listen to input
null Share work-related information and recommendations throughout the organization
null Explain decisions and actions taken based on input received
null Never say "It's not my job."
null Acknowledge voice and electronic messages within one business day
null Arrive on time
null Do not interrupt co-workers or customers when they are speaking

   
 

Collaboration  
Seeking input and participation while building trust and buy-in from stakeholders.null Share information and practice open communication
null Work together to solve problems
null Actively listen, engage, and contribute
null Continuously learn
null Honor team decisions
null Respond to disagreements in a non-defensive, open manner
null Give and accept constructive criticism
null Ask for help

   
 

Innovation
Commitment to resourcefulness, creative thinking, and imaginative solutions that result in quality public service.
null
 Think "outside the box" and provide alternative solutions
null Share credit for successes
null Actively solicit and share ideas
null Be willing to adopt new/improved processes
null Recognize and celebrate co-workers' ideas and successes