UPG ACTION GUIDELINES

UPG Action Guidelines are designed to foster environments that empower people.
They reflect UPG’s mission as well as how we choose to live, to play and to work.

Freedom Independence Diversity

We invite people “opt in” as opposed
to forcing them to “opt out”. We do
not force people to do things. We do
not force our views on people.
Freedom is even more powerful with
independence. Just as we value our
independence, we also value and
protect the independence of others.
Diversity is embraced as an essential
outcome of freedom and
independence. We work with people
from all walks of life, and we
encourage people to be themselves.

Dignity Positivity Possibility

We strive to protect the dignity of
every stakeholder and we apologise if
we ever fall short. There is no
situation that requires a person to be
denied their dignity.
We believe that ordinary people have
the power to make the world a better
place and even in difficult situations,
we focus on positive ways that people
can contribute solutions.
In situations where “right” or “wrong”
may not be clear, we focus on
exploring the best possible outcomes;
with the recognition that finding any
“best” solution depends on engaging
several stakeholders.

Community Courage My Truth Before My Power

United we stand and together we rise. We
never fight alone. We understand that
relationships are paramount and that
collaborations create the most sustainable
solutions. We understand that most actions
are best done collectively. Nurturing
community enables all else.
Courage is triumph over fear. In
moments of fear, we find the courage
to take action. In these moments,
silence, violence, and deflection are
often among the worst responses.
We always share our understanding
of the truth as a priority above any
consequences for our own power.
This requires us to exercise our
courage.

Accountable Structure Excellence

We take responsibility for our
mandate (not only our tasks), which
includes all matters that conceivably
fall under our responsibility.
We believe that structure sets you free
and so we work in a manner that is
structured, coordinated and
disciplined. This does not preclude
spontaneity and serendipity.
Is an attitude and a habit that is
formed through practice. We strive for
excellence.

Love is a guiding principle across these guidelines.

And integrity comes from ensuring that our actions and our words are consistent with our guidelines.
And since words have power, these action guidelines are also communication guidelines.

COPYRIGHT: YEMI BABINGTON-ASHAYE | CITATIONS: “UPG ACTION GUIDELINES” | AUTHOR: YEMI BABINGTON-ASHAYE

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