Core Values Worksheet

1. Core Values Worksheet Core Values WorksheetPurposeThe purpose of this tool is to help you understand, document and to effectivelycommunicate your company’s core values.Having a strong set of core values is important because:  Core values can shape the culture and character of the company by providing a strong sense of identity.  Core values can provide a thread of continuity that can hold the organization together in the face of change.When implemented properly, a strong set of core values will help to guide employeebehavior and organizational decision-making.Company Name – [insert company name]Description  Describe company in 50 words or less

2. Core Values Example  Since its inception, Accenture has been governed by the following core values: o Stewardship - Fulfilling our obligation of building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations, protecting the Accenture brand, meeting our commitments to stakeholders, acting with an owner mentality, developing our people and helping improve communities and the global environment. o Best People - Attracting, developing and retaining the best talent for our business, challenging our people, demonstrating a “can-do” attitude and fostering a collaborative and mutually supportive environment. o Client Value Creation - Enabling clients to become high-performance businesses and creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value. o One Global Network - Leveraging the power of global insight, relationships, collaboration and learning to deliver exceptional service to clients wherever they do business. o Respect for the Individual - Valuing diversity and unique contributions, fostering a trusting, open and inclusive environment and treating each person in a manner that reflects Accenture’s values. o Integrity - Being ethically unyielding and honest and inspiring trust by saying what we mean, matching our behaviors to our words and taking responsibility for our actions1 - Document your Organization’s Core ValuesUsing the table provided, follow the steps below to document the personal values of yourcompany’s executive leadership team. 1. For each member of your company’s executive team enter “Name” and “Position.” 2. Ask your company’s leaders to provide a list of their personal values. 3. Enter their personal values in the chart. Core Values Example  Since its inception, Accenture has been governed by the following core values: o Stewardship - Fulfilling our obligation of building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations, protecting the Accenture brand, meeting our commitments to stakeholders, acting with an owner mentality, developing our people and helping improve communities and the global environment. o Best People - Attracting, developing and retaining the best talent for our business, challenging our people, demonstrating a “can-do” attitude and fostering a collaborative and mutually supportive environment. o Client Value Creation - Enabling clients to become high-performance businesses and creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value. o One Global Network - Leveraging the power of global insight, relationships, collaboration and learning to deliver exceptional service to clients wherever they do business. o Respect for the Individual - Valuing diversity and unique contributions, fostering a trusting, open and inclusive environment and treating each person in a manner that reflects Accenture’s values. o Integrity - Being ethically unyielding and honest and inspiring trust by saying what we mean, matching our behaviors to our words and taking responsibility for our actions1 - Document your Organization’s Core ValuesUsing the table provided, follow the steps below to document the personal values of yourcompany’s executive leadership team. 1. For each member of your company’s executive team enter “Name” and “Position.” 2. Ask your company’s leaders to provide a list of their personal values. 3. Enter their personal values in the chart.

3. Name Position Core Values John Doe CEO Integrity, Respect Jane Doe CFO Loyalty, Expertise Charles Doe VP Marketing Honesty, Communication Cindy Doe VP Sales Competition, Achievement2 – Score your Leadership Team’s Core ValuesUsing the table below, compile a list of your leadership team’s core values and score eachof their core values on a scale of 1-10. Core Value Score Achievement 7 Respect 6 Integrity 9 Loyalty 8 Competition 5 Honesty 7 Communication 3 Name Position Core Values John Doe CEO Integrity, Respect Jane Doe CFO Loyalty, Expertise Charles Doe VP Marketing Honesty, Communication Cindy Doe VP Sales Competition, Achievement2 – Score your Leadership Team’s Core ValuesUsing the table below, compile a list of your leadership team’s core values and score eachof their core values on a scale of 1-10. Core Value Score Achievement 7 Respect 6 Integrity 9 Loyalty 8 Competition 5 Honesty 7 Communication 3

4. 3 – Write a Core Values StatementBased on the assessment conducted above, document your core values and communicatethem with the rest of the organization. Be sure to:  Test commitment  Obtain feedback  Integrate core values into everything you do 3 – Write a Core Values StatementBased on the assessment conducted above, document your core values and communicatethem with the rest of the organization. Be sure to:  Test commitment  Obtain feedback  Integrate core values into everything you do