Organisational Behaviours

Our Organisational Behaviours outline the behaviours expected from everyone who works at Essex County Council.

Co-created with colleagues from across the council, our Organisational Behaviours and Leadership Behaviours set out how everyone at Essex County Council should act towards each other and the work they do.

From setting the tone for how we behave individually and how we work together to how we do our work, our Organisational Behaviours should influence everything we do.

Being clear about what is expected can help us all consciously think about the things we, and others, feel and the things we should do and say. This requires everyone to understand, reflect on and bring to life our 5 organisational behaviours as we do our best for Essex.

Our Organisational Behaviours

Inspires

Displays a passion for making a difference. Creates and shares an ideal image of what we can become and motivates others to see exciting possibilities for the future.

Innovates

Thinks creatively, takes calculated risks and learns from mistakes. Is curious and challenges the status quo, seeking opportunities for original solutions.

Enables

Supports and encourages others to experiment with new ways of working in an atmosphere of trust, respect and dignity. Accountable for own development and sharing best practice with others.

Collaborates

Creates and develops networks and involves others to first understand their point of view and then join together in a common purpose. Crosses internal and external organisational boundaries to improve and deliver shared solutions and services in ways that achieve mutual gain.

Delivers

Provides a quality service by displaying professional excellence and expertise taking into account diverse customer needs. Seeks best value for money and pursues commercial opportunities as they arise.

Our Leadership Behaviours

Inspires

Passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference. Motivates self and others to see exciting possibilities for the future of Essex.

Innovates

Thinks radically, take risks and is prepared to make mistakes when looking for new ways to improve services. Sees disappointments as learning opportunities. Seeks opportunities to challenge and change the status quo.

Enables

Builds energised teams and recognises contribution. Creates an atmosphere of trust, respect and dignity so others feel able to experiment with new or innovative ways of working.

Collaborates

Contributes to teams and networks and involves others to deliver shared solutions and services for our customers. Works effectively with partners to join together in a common purpose.

Delivers

Develops a quality service by valuing and modelling professional excellence and expertise to enable the delivery of commercially, financially viable services. Takes into account diverse customer needs and requirements.