Core values and behaviours framework

Our values

Why are these important?

Our values define how we do things at Lincolnshire County Council. They reflect:

  • the important shared attitudes, beliefs and behaviours we value in each other, regardless of our role
  • the choices and decisions we make
  • the qualities of how we will work together to deliver the Council’s vision and purpose

At Lincolnshire County Council the following statement is at the heart of our values and behaviour:  “We are proud to work here for the benefit of our customers and communities”

To achieve this we will be:

  • professional
  • resourceful
  • respectful
  • reflective

Professional

Let's:

  • be accountable
  • be honest
  • consider all options

Demonstrated through:

  • leading and developing people
  • political and commercial astuteness
  • consistently deliver results

Resourceful

Let's

  • find the best solutions
  • show leadership
  • work across teams

Demonstrated through:

  • leading and developing people
  • be future focused and drive positive change
  • building relationships and influencing others
  • grow yourself

Respectful

Let's:

  • be open-minded
  • listen to each other
  • consider different points of view

Demonstrated through:

  • leading and developing people
  • building relationships and influencing others
  • grow yourself

Reflective

Let's:

  • learn from our mistakes
  • question ourselves
  • be positive

Demonstrated through:

  • leading and developing people
  • grow yourself