How we achieve our work is just as important as what we achieve.

When crafting performance goals, integrate these behaviors into your implementation approach to embody our WSU Values. These unify all WSU Warriors around the key behaviors to create our desired culture and will be part of how success is defined at the end of the year in Cornerstone Conversations’ Annual Review process.

Consider, for example:

• In what way will you collaborate and/or innovate to achieve goal success?
• What milestones could you set up to provide regular progress updates and how could you use them to follow through on commitments as one example of integrity?
• How could achieving each goal support Wayne State’s values of Diversity & Inclusion, Excellence, or Leadership?

Not sure? See how ChatGPT incorporated each value into an example performance goal: ChatGPT PDF (pdf) and ChatGPT video

Collaboration:

When we work together, drawing upon various talents and perspectives, we achieve better results.

Best Practice Behaviors

• Engages other people and resources and works together to achieve greater results
• Builds effective internal and external relationships to add value to WSU students and members of the WSU community
• Seeks to achieve mutual goals / utilizes a win‐win approach in interactions with others
• Proactively seeks opportunities to serve and engage
• Shows interest in the department and the University by jumping into action or asking, “How can I help?”

Diversity & Inclusion:

We value all people and understand that their unique experiences, talents and perspectives make us a stronger organization and better people.

Best Practice Behaviors

• Embraces and values the differences of others
• Uses diverse perspectives to achieve greater outcomes and results
• Facilitates the discussion and resolution of differing views
• Challenges others who fail to create an inclusive environment and shows respect for diverse perspectives
• Seeks to understand others’ experiences and perspectives without judgement
• Genuinely demonstrates respect for all

Excellence:

We strive for the highest quality outcomes in our work, no matter what we do.

Best Practice Behaviors

• Sets goals and is highly motivated to accomplish results
• Holds self accountable to consistently deliver outstanding outcomes
• Shows self‐discipline by minimizing procrastination and regroups when encountering a setback
• Models the highest levels of integrity
• Resolves issues by working collaboratively with others
• Chooses to do the right thing even when it’s difficult
• Possesses a positive attitude and is visibly passionate

Innovation:

We are unafraid to try new things, to test and to learn by both failure and success. We are relentlessly curious about the evolving world and how we can do things better.

Best Practice Behaviors

• Develops and helps implement new processes or products that solves problems, improves service quality, or streamlines processes
• Thinks 'outside the box' and challenges the status quo
• Shows courage and perseverance by trying new things and learning through both failure and success
• Fosters an environment where individuals feel safe exploring opportunities and taking thoughtful risk
• Has a relentless curiosity that inspires others

Integrity:

We keep our word. We live up to our commitments and are accountable regarding out responsibilities and to each other. Ours is a greater calling, and we do what is right for our students, each other, our community and the quest for knowledge.

Best Practice Behaviors

• Always displays a high level of professional, ethical behavior
• Is consistently honest in presenting information
• Known for following through, keeping promises and commitments
• Does not take credit from others ‐ gives credit to others
• Admits mistakes and takes actions to remedy them
• Places the good of the WSU community ahead of individual interests
• Considers organizational impact beyond the short‐term and potential impact on others when making decisions
• Instills trust through confidentiality and following through on plans and promises

Leadership:

We are proud of our long history as an anchor institution in Detroit, and will continue to serve our community while playing a lead role in the city's resurgence.

Best Practice Behaviors

• Makes a positive impact on the WSU community regardless of their role, level or unit
• Achieves results by setting goals and objectives and promoting accountability
• Models the behaviors and attributes they desire in others
• Positively influences and inspires others to achieve personal and professional goals in support of Wayne State’s mission
• Embodies and models our values to foster an environment where all are able to thrive
• Instills trust through integrity, consistency, fairness, respect and a genuine desire to see others succeed
• Self‐assesses and actively pursues and encourages personal growth
• Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in their leadership practices
• Exhibits courage in accepting challenges