Code of Honour

A Code of Honour defines how we work as individuals and as a team. Our Code of Honour extends to Discovery Centre for Entrepreneurship's delivery partners, licensed facilitators, and the clients who engage us to work with their organization.  It's a tool we use to hold one another accountable for being our best...and doing our best work.

The first part of our code of honor was inspired by bestselling author, Brené Brown's, BRAVING checklist. Brown uses the acronym BRAVING to describe the seven elements of trust that emerged from her research as both useful in trusting others and trusting ourselves. Dan Ariely's research in the field of Behavioural Economics demonstrates the profound impact adopting a Code of Honour can have on people's behaviour and the bottom line of a business. It's a small thing that makes a BIG difference.

Boundaries – You respect my boundaries, and when you’re not clear about what’s okay and not okay, you ask. You’re willing to say no.
Reliability – You do what you say you’ll do. At work, this means staying aware of your competencies and limitations so that you don’t over promise and are able to deliver on commitments and balance competing priorities.
Accountability – You own your mistakes, apologize, and make amends.
Vault – You don’t share information or experiences that are not yours to share. I need to know that my confidences are kept, and that you’re not sharing information with me about other people that should be confidential.
Integrity – You choose courage over comfort. You choose what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy. And you choose to practice your values rather than simply professing them.
Non-Judgment – I can ask for what I need, and you can ask for what you need. We can talk about how we feel without judgment. 
​Generosity – You extend the most generous interpretation possible to the intentions, words, and actions of others.

The BRAVING checklist is from the book RISING STRONG by Brené Brown. Copyright © 2015 by Brené Brown.

The second part of the Code of Honour is a co-creation. It is the Operational Agreement, Engagement Letter, or Position Contract that defines the nature and scope of tactical and strategic work to be done in your workplace by specific individuals. Think of these tools not as documentation but as proprietary business systems that accelerate team learning and increase the value your company.  

Pledge to Honour the Code!