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Our Vision
To develop, foster, and retain excellence among emerging and existing SOM leaders.
Our Intent
- To develop the next generation of SOM leaders and invest in professional growth.
- To strengthen SOM through collaboration and information exchange
- To establish a network among mentees that extends beyond the formal program.
Program Culture
We Value Positive Professional Relationships
- We respect our colleagues as people, not just coworkers, and foster a culture of inclusivity.
- We treat each other with equal concern and respect regardless of position or role.
- We are flexible and open to positive change.
- We are solution-oriented and share successes.
We Value Constructive Communication
- We communicate honestly and with good intentions.
- We give direct, real-time feedback and encourage others to do the same.
- We assume positive intent and attribute this to others.
- We listen actively to understand our colleagues’ perspectives.
- We debate and address issues instead of ignoring them.
We Value Accessibility
- We acknowledge our limitations.
- We proactively seek assistance when we lack sufficient direction or information.
We Value Accountability
- We establish and communicate realistic expectations.
- We start and end meetings on time.
- We are prepared – we read all materials before meetings/calls.
- We are present – no multi-tasking during meetings.
We Value Continuous Improvement
- We learn from past experiences and anticipate opportunities to improve efficacy.
- We invest time and effort to improve processes and systems