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British Council IBD Team
Introduction
Equal opportunity & Diversity
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our culture and values

Our values determine how we behave and are described in terms of how we treat each other and the people we deal with.

We value people

  • We respect the people we work with: colleagues, customers, and partners
  • We listen to and value the ideas and opinions of others
  • We give and listen to constructive feedback
  • We work together as a team

We value integrity

  • We build trust
  • Our procedures are open and transparent
  • We work for the greater good of the organisation
  • We confront and discuss difficult ideas openly

We value relationships based on mutuality

  • We value diversity and difference
  • We build relationships and partnerships based on mutual benefit
  • We are aware of our impact on others
  • We are ready to learn from others

We value creativity

  • We feel empowered to make decisions about the way we work
  • We take personal risks and learn from our experience
  • We respond flexibly to new challenges and opportunities
  • We are able to express our feelings
  • We share knowledge

We value professionalism

  • We deliver on our promises to internal and external customers and clients
  • We comply with corporate and client requirements
  • We account for our actions

How do we live these values?

All of us must abide by these five values in all aspects of our work. Through discussions between colleagues a shared understanding of how they are interpreted in each country to fit with the local culture should be developed.

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