Theme

Indicators (Literature)

Indicators (U of M)

Leadership & Management

Both leadership and management are important: According to Mintzberg (2004), “Management without leadership is sterile; leadership without management is disconnected and encourages hubris” (p. 6). Sound leadership and management practices are grounded in strong values that enable the leadership potential of all.

·    Values led culture (delivering on one’s promises, trust, integrity, fairness/equity, personal relationship with one’s manager

·    Work-life balance (flexibility)

·    Having the materials and equipment to do my work right

·    Values led culture (trust, openness, transparency, honesty, integrity)

·    Equity/Diversity

·    Flexibility

·    Service focused culture

·    Infrastructure: Integrated systems, technology, space

People/Community

A positive and supportive workplace nurtures a culture where people’s creativity and capacity to initiate are fully engaged, enabling extraordinary contribution and satisfaction. It is a place where people feel respected, are responsible, work as a team, and are recognized for the work they do.

·    Workplace culture (are employees empowered, engaged, accountable, respected?)

·    Team environment (co-workers/team members; someone at work seems to care about me)

·    Fellow employees are committed to doing quality work

·    Recognition

·    Respectful workplace

·    Recognition

·    Collegiality

·    Team environment

Contributions

More than salary, benefits, work environment or status, a critical determinant of whether we enjoy going to work each day is whether we believe the work we do makes some sort of meaningful contribution. Do we consider the work we do important?

·    Making a difference

·    Meaningful work (line of sight between individual performance and company performance

·    Pride about the company

·    Mission or purpose of my company makes me feel my job is important

·    Service to students

·    Making a difference through scholarship, teaching & research

·    Contribution to society

Professional & Career Development

“Professional development” refers to formal processes such as attending a course, conference, seminar, workshop, or participating in specific focused work assignments. It also occurs in informal contexts such as discussions among work colleagues, independent reading and research, observations of a colleague’s work, or other learning from a peer. It contributes to career development, which also includes career paths and plans, learning plans, mentoring, and internships.

·    Career growth opportunities

·    Employee development

·    Learning and growth

·    Learning opportunities

·    Formalized career paths

·    Mentoring

Compensation & Benefits

The “benefits” offered by an employer are extrinsic factors influencing employee motivation and engagement.

·    Compensation and benefits

·    Job-security

·    Compensation and benefits

·    Tuition reimbursements

·    Family benefits