This is a discussion on how corporate values, priorities and governance frameworks are decision-making tools.

1. In the past, employees
were usually asked to bring
their own tools to work.

2. These included many tools
specific to their profession.

3. At work, they often
received additional
tools for specific jobs.

4. The modern workplace is
similar.
We’re supplied with
specialised tools to do our
job.

5. And we’re asked
to bring personal
tools that increase
our effectiveness.
These include our
professional
skills, judgement
and our personal
values.

6. These may overlap
… but they’re not
always the same.

7. Recently, DHHS has
introduced some
tools to help in day-
to-day decision
making.

8. Corporate
Governance guides
how public servants
make
decisions, impleme
nt policies and
remain
accountable.

9. Our Strategic
Priorities describe
our purpose and
direction.
Goals and
objectives should
be distilled in each
employee’s
performance and
development plan.

10. Values shape our
organisation and
provide a common
standard.
These lead to
consistent decision
making.
They appropriately
resolve ethical
dilemmas.

11. Lead with purpose:
Using our experience and knowledge to inspire and
influence others
Creative and Innovative:
Fostering a culture of learning; and striving to improve our
services informed by the best available evidence
Collegial:
Engaging with our clients and the community; and by
working in partnership with our key stakeholders
Integrity:
Being open, honest and fair
Accountable:
Being answerable for our decisions and efficiently
managing the resources of Government in an open and
transparent way

12. Lead with purpose by:
Using our experience and knowledge to inspire and influence
others.
We will:
• put clients and patients at the centre of all that we do
• provide a clear sense of direction
• focus on strategic priorities that will make a difference
• support individuals to contribute and reach their
potential.
• How do these translate into your team environment?

13. Be creative and innovative by:
Fostering a culture of learning; and striving to improve our services
informed by the best available evidence.
We will:
• be curious and open minded
• foster a continuous improvement and learning culture
• undertake research and evaluation
• utilise best available evidence.
• How do these translate into your team environment?

14. Be collegial by:
Engaging with our clients and the community; and by working in
partnership with our key stakeholders to meet shared goals.
We will:
• foster positive working relationships
• engage with our clients and the community
• work in partnership with providers and stakeholders
• work as a team, collaborate and support each other.
• How do these translate into your team environment?

15. Act with integrity by:
Being open, honest and fair.
We will:
• be inclusive and value diversity
• be ethical in our decision making
• follow through and do what we say we will do
• treat people with courtesy and professionalism.
• How do these translate into your team environment?

16. Be accountable by:
Being answerable for our decisions and efficiently managing the
resources of Government in an open and transparent way.
We will:
• deliver high quality and safe services for our clients
• manage resources effectively and efficiently
• be objective and transparent
• take responsibility and explain our decisions and
actions.
• How do these translate into your team environment?