By which we mean: Pursuing excellence in all we do, building the infrastructure in support of this and providing encouragement and development for everybody in the organisation.
- We strive for excellence through our work
- We defend academic freedom globally
- We recognise and celebrate shared success
- We have an unrelenting focus on development
What do Ambition and Excellence look like in practice?
Ambition and Excellence behaviours - Everyone
- I respond positively to challenges and overcome obstacles
- I am resolute, results focused and tenacious
- I remain calm, patient and decisive under pressure and deliver results
- I focus on the end goal
- I offer practical solutions to problems
- I take responsibility for mistakes
- I use initiative and take pride in my work
Ambition and Excellence behaviours - Managers
- I take ownership for tasks whilst trusting others to deliver their own responsibilities
- I act to resolve issues before escalation
- I am calm and proportionate in response to difficult circumstances
- I provide solutions and offer alternative options
- I draw upon past experience to resolve issues
- I invite and respond positively to criticism and/or feedback
- I develop others’ careers and skills
Ambition and Excellence behaviours - Senior leaders
- I take ownership of problems
- I work with others to actively seek solutions and resolve issues
- I focus on what has to be achieved and I know what success looks like
- I support others to raise their aspiration and ambition
- I am open to constructive criticism and willing to admit mistakes
- I am diligent and manage situations and problems through to conclusion
- I remain resilient in the face of competing demands
- I maintain determination in frustrating circumstances
