Category: Part 1: Values

Team Members:

Name:                                                                 Name:

Name:                                                                 Name:

Name:                                                                 Name:

 

What values does your team have in common?
What are some values that stand out?

Search out some value statements from organizations and companies online.  Choose one that you like the best:

Company: __________________________________

Value Statement:

 

Example:

Save the Children International
www.savethechildren.net

OUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

Our vision
A world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

Our mission
To inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Our values
Accountability
We take personal responsibility for using our resources efficiently, achieving measurable results, and being accountable to supporters, partners and, most of all, children.
Ambition
We are demanding of ourselves and our colleagues, set high goals and are committed to improving the quality of everything we do for children.
Collaboration
We respect and value each other, thrive on our diversity, and work with partners to leverage our global strength in making a difference for children.
Creativity
We are open to new ideas, embrace change, and take disciplined risks to develop sustainable solutions for and with children.
Integrity
We aspire to live to the highest standards of personal honesty and behaviour; we never compromise our reputation and always act in the best interests of children.

 

Using some of the values your team has in common, create your own value statement and present it in the form of a poster.

 

 

 

Values Discussion Questions (Please discuss with a partner or as a class)

1. Values tend to change as we pass through different stages of life. For example, the things that a teenager values are usually very different than what a parent values. Think back to a different stage of your life. How were your values different? How are they the same?
2. Everyone has a personal set of values, built from their unique life experiences. One important factor in what we value are the values of our friends, families, and society. How do your values differ from your friends and family? How do they differ from the society you live in?
3. Think of a person who you respect or look up to. What do you think their most important values might be? What strengths or qualities do they have that you admire?
4. We can learn a lot about our own values by the way we react to other people. Think of behaviours that you disapprove of, or dislike, from others. What does this tell you about your own values? How would you behave differently if you were in their position?
5. Think of a value you have now that you did not used to have, or a value that has become more important to you. What life experiences led to this value changing? How does this change affect you now?
6. The values we hold do not always align with our actions. Some values are difficult to live up to, or other priorities get in the way. Which of these values do you hope to focus on in the future? What life changes would you need to make to accomplish this?
7. How our values are shown differ from setting to setting. For example, your family might see a different side of you than friends, co-workers, or an authority figure. Think of three people from different parts of your life. How do you think each of them would describe your values? What evidence do they have?

 

Using what you now know about values, create your own value statement. 

My personal Value Statement Poster: My Value Statement

Values Discussion Questions (Please discuss with a partner or as a class)

1. Values tend to change as we pass through different stages of life. For example, the things that a teenager values are usually very different than what a parent values. Think back to a different stage of your life. How were your values different? How are they the same?
2. Everyone has a personal set of values, built from their unique life experiences. One important factor in what we value are the values of our friends, families, and society. How do your values differ from your friends and family? How do they differ from the society you live in?
3. Think of a person who you respect or look up to. What do you think their most important values might be? What strengths or qualities do they have that you admire?
4. We can learn a lot about our own values by the way we react to other people. Think of behaviours that you disapprove of, or dislike, from others. What does this tell you about your own values? How would you behave differently if you were in their position?
5. Think of a value you have now that you did not used to have, or a value that has become more important to you. What life experiences led to this value changing? How does this change affect you now?
6. The values we hold do not always align with our actions. Some values are difficult to live up to, or other priorities get in the way. Which of these values do you hope to focus on in the future? What life changes would you need to make to accomplish this?
7. How our values are shown differ from setting to setting. For example, your family might see a different side of you than friends, co-workers, or an authority figure. Think of three people from different parts of your life. How do you think each of them would describe your values? What evidence do they have?

 

Using what you now know about values, create your own value statement.

 

My Values

— adapted from “therapistaid.com”

Your values are the things you believe are most important. Values help to determine your priorities in life, and heavily influence decision-making. For example, a person who values wealth might prioritize their career, while a person who values family might try to spend more time at home. When a person’s actions do not match their values (e.g. valuing family, but working a lot), they may become discontent.

Values are often passed down by family, and the society you live in. To begin exploring your own values, think about the values of the people who surround you.  Click here for a printable version:Values

The values of a family member:

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The values of a person I respect:

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The values I would like to live by:

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The values of a parent/guardian:

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Society’s Values:

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The values I actually live by:

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