Collaboration
We believe in the power of unity and demonstrate this through our behaviour towards colleagues and stakeholders by working together to achieve our strategic goals, sharing our knowledge and skills, and engaging with and valuing one another.
This is reflected in the pillars below.
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One SCK CEN
We are one team and we show this in our behavior towards our colleagues and our stakeholders by striving to achieve our common strategic goals. We do this by:
- putting the team and collective goals above the individual
- promoting collaboration between institutes, groups and disciplines
- creating and seizing opportunities for teamwork and collaboration
- celebrating successes together
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Sharing knowledge and skills
We work together. We do this by:
- promoting participation and engagement in decision-making processes
- actively sharing our knowledge and skills with colleagues
- acknowledging and welcoming each other’s expertise and contributions
- informing ourselves about each other’s activities and needs
- being ready to listen to and respect other’s ideas and opinions
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Connection and engagement
We are committed to connecting with our colleagues. We do this by:
- motivating, encouraging, supporting and caring for each other
- making the time to understand each other’s needs and concerns
- embracing social cohesion
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Feedback
We are committed to a culture of continuous and constructive feedback. We do this by:
- acknowledging and showing appreciation for each other’s work
- approaching each other and each other's work with a positive attitude
- providing feedback in a timely, clear and respectful manner
- maintaining an open attitude and being receptive to the advice of others
The five elements of SCK CEN