EI's Purpose, Principles, and Values

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Enduring change requires vision, leadership, and ongoing ______.

support

We practice deep listening and leverage diverse ______ and experience to create tailored solutions.

perspectives

We adapt our approach to emerging needs, evidence, and ______.

experience

We are committed to centering the experiences and amplifying the voices of ______ groups affected by climate change.

<p>underrepresented</p> Signup and view all the answers

We are committed to enabling our clients to defer ______ to local actors.

<p>leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

Our purpose is to create the conditions for human and natural communities to ______.

<p>thrive</p> Signup and view all the answers

As a Certified B Corporation, we are committed to our ______ principles and values.

<p>core</p> Signup and view all the answers

We choose work that enhances the physical, social, cultural, economic, and institutional ______ that support communities.

<p>systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

We steward relationships by respecting the needs, priorities, and potential of our ______.

<p>partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

We develop tools that align social, economic, and environmental ______.

<p>objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

We believe honest feedback makes us and our clients more ______.

<p>effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

Being just, equitable, and inclusive is essential to growing the potential of each ______.

<p>individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Enduring Change

To successfully implement lasting change, you need a clear vision, strong leadership, and consistent support.

Tailored Solutions

We are committed to creating solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of the people and organizations we work with.

Adaptable Approach

We learn from our mistakes and adapt our approach based on new evidence and experience.

Centering Marginalized Voices

We believe that achieving our goals requires centering the experiences of those most affected by climate change and environmental issues.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

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Purpose

The organization's commitment to creating a world where both people and nature thrive.

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Environmental Improvement

Prioritizing actions that improve the environment, considering social, economic, and cultural aspects.

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Stewardship

Managing resources responsibly and maintaining relationships with clients, partners, and staff.

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Open and Honest

Honesty and openness in communication, addressing challenges and acknowledging difficulties, even uncomfortable ones.

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High Quality

Commitment to delivering high-quality products and services, prioritizing thorough understanding and diverse perspectives.

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Empathetic and Inclusive

Understanding and respecting diverse individuals and their perspectives, valuing inclusivity and equity.

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Adaptable

Adapting to new information and circumstances, embracing challenges and learning from experiences.

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Study Notes

Purpose

  • Organization's purpose is to create conditions for human and natural communities to thrive
  • Achieved by helping partners improve conservation and development programs
  • Driven by core principles and values

Principles

Environmental Improvement

  • Decisions and work enhance physical, social, cultural, economic, and institutional systems supporting communities
  • Focuses on natural and human communities

Stewardship

  • Values and enhances assets entrusted
  • Respects client, staff, partner, and stakeholder needs, priorities, and potential
  • Ensures taxpayer and donor funds produce intended outcomes and avoids unintended consequences
  • Active stewardship of relationships

Enduring Change

  • Develops tools and practices that alter decision-making
  • Aligns social, economic, and environmental objectives
  • Provides customized solutions for partners and their communities

Values

Open and Honest

  • Builds consensus, addresses challenges, and acknowledges uncomfortable truths
  • Honest feedback improves effectiveness
  • Adapts communication to specific audience needs

High Quality

  • Delivers insightful products and services
  • Accountable for quality
  • Practices deep listening and leverages diverse perspectives for tailored solutions

Empathetic and Inclusive

  • Focuses on understanding individual motivations, perspectives, and expressions
  • Respects diversity in social, institutional, and cultural contexts
  • Prioritizes justice, equity, and inclusion to advance overall purpose

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