1. Heriot-Watt University Values Briefing Sessions – March 2010  Summary of how the values were developed  About our values  Spirit of Heriot-Watt Awards  Awards Nomination process

2.  Develop and embed a shared understanding of University core values (and associated behaviours) that help foster a supportive and inspiring learning and research environment Values Programme People Theme Team Aim

3. Developing our values Methodology  Opportunity Proposal via Strategic Review  Values Programme Workshop held April 2009  Staff Survey Questions  Focus Groups  Wider staff sessions at Riccarton and SBC  Communication with Dubai and Orkney  Report to PME December 2009  Input from Infrastructure Board  Communicated to staff Spring 2010

4. What our values mean  Deeply held beliefs  Spirit of Heriot-Watt University  How we are and how we want to be  How we conduct ourselves – behaviours  Support our brand identity and reputation as a modern, forward thinking institution  Brand and values underpin our vision “To become a world-leading University… which will produce the next generation of global leaders in business and technology”

5. Our values 1 Valuing and Respecting Everyone - celebrating and appreciating everyone’s unique and positive contribution. Our diversity enriches us.

6. Our values 2 Pursuing Excellence - continuously striving to improve performance in all that we do.

7. Our values 3 Pride and Belonging - caring passionately about our mutual success; motivated to grow and develop by being part of the Heriot- Watt community.

8. Our values 4 Shaping the Future - developing sustainable outcomes, developing sustainable outcomes, that will contribute positively to the future of the University and the world around us.

9. Our values 5 Outward Looking - striving to further our global reputation through collaboration; seeking and sharing best practice from wherever we find it.

10. Spirit of Heriot-Watt Awards  Employee awards scheme  Aims to embed the values and bring them to life  Nominations – by students or employees  Individual or team entries  Identified criteria  Judging panel  Nominations open 6 April  Nominations close 14 May  Up to 5 finalists (1 per value)  £500 prize for each finalist/team  Award event 8 June 2010

11. Communications  Leaders briefings w/c 22 March  Leaflet describing values and behaviours – all staff from 6 April  Accompanying nomination form for Spirit of Heriot-Watt Awards  Posters – all areas  Website  Managers/leaders to discuss with their teams from 26 March onwards