Respect refers to the acknowledgment and appreciation of all team members’ skills, expertise, opinions, and contributions.
Expected Behaviors
- Appreciates the diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences within the team
- Actively listens to others’ ideas, concerns, and feedback without judgment or interruption
- Empowers team members to take ownership of their work
- Provides and receives feedback in a constructive and respectful manner
- Seeks mutually beneficial solutions that preserve relationships and promote harmony within the team
- Recognizes and appreciates the efforts and achievements of team members
Unexpected Behaviors
- Fails to recognize or honor personal boundaries
- Demonstrates respect only towards certain team members or stakeholders while dismissing or belittling others
- Resorts to passive-aggressive behavior masked as respect
- Dismisses or ignores input from team members, especially if it contradicts their views or preferences
- Displays disrespectful behavior towards leaders or authority figures
- Engages in stereotypes, dismissive remarks, or gestures leading to feelings of alienation or marginalization within the team
- Fails to acknowledge or appreciate the contributions of team members
