DLN Values

We value success

• We value the success of the organisations and individuals who are members of the DLN – that success being measured in many different ways - profit, morale, cost effectiveness, customer service, the environment, innovation, etc
• We value success in our contribution to the challenging and transformation of organisational thinking.

We value applied knowledge

• Knowledge that is underpinned by theories that can be supported, updated and refuted. (Scientific Method)
• We value and recognise the more complex and rigorous nature of applied science
• We value the continued and open acquisition, sharing and challenging of a diverse range of management theories and their application.
• We value the foundations and the framework provided by the work of Edwards Deming. We especially value his “Systems of Profound Knowledge,”

We value applied learning

• We value the learning secured through the application of knowledge
• That we learn in many different ways. We especially value social learning where we learn best with one another and in communities.
• We value the taking of risks in the disciplined application of knowledge. (PDSA Cycle)

We value the individual,

• Their uniqueness, their intrinsic motivation, their love of learning, their diversity of views and feelings, their creativity and their willingness to take responsibility – the human spirit.
• We value relationships based on trust, respect, sincerity, courage and support.
• We value our sincerity and courage in committing to these aspirations and our honesty and fallibility when we fall short.

We value organisations

• With their aims, structures, culture and learning ability.
• We value the “connectedness” of individuals, organisations and the environment/society they operate within. (Cooperation, teamwork)
• We value patience and perseverance to achieve results – the long term
• We value the need of the organisation to achieve results

We value the network

• We value the entity of the Network, with its aim, structures, discipline and its goal of continual development.
• We value cooperation, the development of win-win scenarios.
• We value the balance between taking learning from the network and the contribution of learning to the network.
• We value the sound management of the network for the long term.