Principles for Partnership, Trust, Respect and Accountability

Principles for Partnership, Trust, Respect and Accountability

Created by NorthStar employees in 2009

• We care compassionately, communicate effectively, and encourage constantly.

•  We listen to what is being said and we listen until we understand.

•  We value differing perspectives and individual differences while staying positively focused on why we are here.

•  We create a professional atmosphere in which we communicate in a safe, open and timely manner.

•  To create respect and trust we are reliable, responsible, and dependable.

•  We leave our personal problems at the door and focus on the purpose of our work.

•  We are respectful and responsible to each other:

• We are here for the same purpose

• We are here for one another

• We make equal contributions

• We are equally accountable to our work and to each other.