{"id":32414,"date":"2018-08-10T18:02:16","date_gmt":"2018-08-11T01:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=32414"},"modified":"2018-08-10T18:02:16","modified_gmt":"2018-08-11T01:02:16","slug":"defining-the-path-through-values-alignment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/on-the-job\/defining-the-path-through-values-alignment\/","title":{"rendered":"Defining the Path Through Values Alignment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Defining the Path Through Values Alignment<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ padding_mobile=”off”][et_pb_row use_custom_width=”on” custom_width_px=”1200px” custom_padding=”20px||0px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|||” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Edmonds-headshot-1.jpeg” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” disabled_on=”on|on|” _builder_version=”3.0.101″ animation=”off” sticky=”on”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ text_font=”PT Sans|on|||” text_text_color=”#02b875″ text_font_size=”20″ text_line_height=”1.2em” header_text_color=”#000000″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”140px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”20px||0px|”] CHRIS EDMONDS<\/a><\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ text_font=”PT Serif||on||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”16″ text_line_height=”1.4em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”140px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”10px||60px|”] Chris Edmonds is the founder and CEO of the Purposeful Culture Group, which he launched after a 15-year career leading and managing teams. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.2″ text_font=”PT Serif||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”24″ text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_line_height=”1.5em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” max_width=”720px” custom_margin=”0px||0px|”]If someone stopped by and asked your team today what your performance expectations are for this year, could they give a prompt, specific answer? Could they do the same for values expectations \u2013 how they\u2019re supposed to treat each other? How well defined and measurable your team\u2019s performance expectations and values expectations are determines if they will stay on the desired path to high performance and values alignment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many teams don\u2019t have a clear path mapped out, and so the path is not obvious. A defined path represents the easiest way to exceed performance expectations (results) as well as how the team manages relationships (values alignment) along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rate this statement on a six-point scale: \u201cOur team has clearly defined and measurable performance standards that help our organization succeed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Score this statement: <\/span><\/p>\n

a \u201c1\u201d if you strongly disagree, <\/span><\/p>\n

a \u201c2\u201d if you disagree, <\/span><\/p>\n

a \u201c3\u201d if you slightly disagree, <\/span><\/p>\n

a \u201c4\u201d if you slightly agree, <\/span><\/p>\n

a \u201c5\u201d if you agree, <\/span><\/p>\n

and a \u201c6\u201d if you strongly agree.<\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_color=”#f7f7f4″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|”][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” custom_width_px=”680px” use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|” make_equal=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” background_color_2=”#efefe9″ parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/path2.jpg” show_bottom_space=”off” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.2″ animation_direction=”off” animation=”off”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ column_padding_mobile=”on” background_color=”#efefe9″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/path3.jpg” show_bottom_space=”off” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.2″ animation_direction=”off” animation=”off”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|” _builder_version=”3.2″ text_font=”PT Serif||||” text_text_color=”#818178″ text_font_size=”24″ text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height=”1.4em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”20%|10%||10%” custom_margin_tablet=”|10%||10%” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]If you see a rule infraction, speak up about it. Challenge the behavior and honor the person.<\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ text_font=”PT Sans|on|||” text_text_color=”#888888″ text_font_size=”12″ text_letter_spacing=”2px” text_line_height=”1.2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”20px||20%|” custom_margin_tablet=”20px|||” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet”] CHRIS EDMONDS [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|”][et_pb_row use_custom_width=”on” custom_width_px=”1200px” use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”4″ custom_padding=”20px||0px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|||” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” parallax_method_3=”off” parallax_method_4=”off” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.2″ text_font=”PT Serif||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”20″ text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_line_height=”1.4em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”60px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”40px||0px|” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet”]How well are your team\u2019s desired values defined today? Rate this statement on the same scale: \u201cOur team has clearly defined and measurable values expectations that describe the behaviors we desire from every member.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the desirable ratings for these two statements? You want scores at the 5-6 level: agree to strongly agree. If you\u2019re doing well on these, you\u2019ve got a score of 10-12 so far.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now let\u2019s look at accountability in your team. Defining these expectations is the first part of your clear path. More important is how you hold people accountable for delivering on these expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rate this statement: \u201cOur team members are held accountable for performance expectations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Rate this final statement: \u201cOur team members are held accountable for demonstrating our valued behaviors.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

If your team is exceptional, you\u2019ve scored these accountability statements at the 5-6 level. Great scores for all four statements are 20-24 out of 24 possible points.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is likely your scores fall below this desired level. That means your team is normal! Most teams do not embrace these standards very well or very consistently.<\/span><\/p>\n

You could get a better, more accurate perspective by asking team members to rank these statements. They might be harder \u201cgraders\u201d than you are!<\/span><\/p>\n

Where can you start? Creating team ground rules can help create the foundation for workplace inspiration. They can help define your team\u2019s desired path.<\/span><\/p>\n

At a recent culture workshop with frontline leaders, I asked each table team to draft ground rules so that their team members could learn as much as possible over our two-day session. Each table came up with no more than four ground rules that they agreed to abide by and to hold each other accountable for during our session.<\/span><\/p>\n

Their ground rules included items like, \u201cSpeak for yourself,\u201d \u201cBe on time,\u201d \u201cBe an active participant,\u201d and \u201cBe a problem solver, not a problem spotter.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Once they defined their ground rules, they had to map out how they were going to hold each other accountable for these practices. Each table has a slightly different accountability plan. All of those plans defined a simple first step: \u201cIf you see a rule infraction, speak up about it. Challenge the behavior and honor the person.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

These leaders loved these ground rules. They helped create a better learning environment and reduce drama!<\/span><\/p>\n

Ground rules might be an easy first step in creating your team\u2019s clear path to high performance and values alignment.<\/span>
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