Our Values

Our Values
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Our Values
Adopting core values – at the board table, amongst employees, and when engaging stakeholders and funders – is a vital part of strengthening an organization’s reputation, growth, and impact. Below are the principles that are core to our culture and guide all of CGLR’s actions.
Adopting core values – at the board table, amongst employees, and when engaging stakeholders and funders – is a vital part of strengthening an organization’s reputation, growth, and impact. Below are the principles that are core to our culture and guide all of CGLR’s actions.
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Inclusive & Collaborative

Diversity is our strength, inviting diverse perspectives and interests to be involved in our work, allowing everyone to have a voice.

We celebrate different experiences, backgrounds, and ways of thinking and knowing.

We work diligently to understand broad perspectives in an inclusive and respectful environment.

We work with others to create or achieve common goals for building a sustainable region.


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Thoughtful & Forward Looking

We apply reasoned thinking and careful thought in our programs, conversations and partnerships.

We demonstrate contemplative behavior, carry out actions with good intentions, and act with consideration for the wellbeing of others, our environment, and the reputation of CGLR.

We seek to proactively understand different futures so that we can transition to a sustainable future with a sense of urgency.

We favor innovation and progress over conflict and intransigent thinking.


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Impactful & Accountable

We are fully committed to making a difference and effecting positive change across the Great Lakes region in the face of growing complacency and holding on to the status quo.

We consistently strive to reach goals in a thorough, timely, and transparent manner that allows stakeholders and funders to understand our approach, impact, and spending

We take ownership of our actions.


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Pragmatic & Transformative

We are concerned with matters of fact and take a measured approach to solving problems.

We approach matters sensibly and realistically, based on practical considerations rather than unrealistic ambitions.

We work with imagination and creativity and think outside of the box to create breakthrough results.

We provide the type of leadership that encourages, inspires, and empowers others to cause change.

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