SYNERGY ANIMAL HOSPICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TEAM CULTURE

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We are a TRUSTING team which:

• Gives each other the benefit of the doubt instead of drawing negative conclusions about one’s intentions, abilities, or value

• Draws out and learns from each other’s skills, experience, and know how

• Looks forward to opportunities to work together without avoidance behavior

• Admits weaknesses, mistakes, and need for help without shame or “cover up”

• Requests and offers constructive feedback and assistance that supports the project and the person(s) in a respectful and professional manner

• Can help each other work through sensitive issues to positive resolutions

• Supports each other in growing through successes and learning opportunities

We are a COURAGEOUS team which:

• Is willing to learn what we need to know with a “student’s” mindset

• Considers the opinions, questions, and concerns of all members equally

• Uses a creative (out of the box) thinking to effectively problem solve

• Engages in healthy (productive) conflict about ideas and content that brings each other closer without deteriorating into personal attacks or divisiveness

• Takes the risk of openness and vulnerability for the greater good of the calling

• May have robust discussions in our pursuit of our mission, goals, and vision

• Is willing to be a pioneer or the lone voice for our beliefs or values

• Explores and challenges each other to a higher level of being than we were beforehand

• Is willing to ask and explore challenging and difficult questions

We are a COMITTED team which:

• Learns from our mistakes and successes and make changes as indicated

• Maintains clarity about direction and priorities throughout all levels

• Aligns each person around common objectives with one another

• Is able to meet schedules and deadlines

• Is able to make effective decisions that moves us forward without paralysis of “needing certainty” or fear of failure

• Recognizes and utilizes various opportunities as they present themselves without excessive analysis, delays, and second guessing

We are a RESPONSIBLE team which:

• Allows each person to be a leader

• Articulates what each member needs to be effective in fulfilling our vision

• Supports and coaches each other to meet shared expectations and outcomes

• Reviews consistency with stated values, mission, purpose, and vision

• Is able to respond appropriately to deficiencies, needs, and opportunities for growth

We are a SPIRITUAL team which:

• Honors the sacred

• Recognizes and embraces the core spirituality of all beings

• Is open but not attached to outcome

• Encourages a daily practice of a spiritual discipline or tradition

• Honors the connection within and between all living beings