At Lively, we define ourselves as an organisation by what we call our Lively 'Character'—that is, the qualities and attributes that distinguish the way we work and relate to one another. In another organisation, this might be expressed in a values statement. We have four Character 'traits' that we try to ensure infuse everything we do at Lively, and which we expect one another to uphold at work.
"Kindness and care lie at the heart of all positive change."
We are, first and foremost, a group of people trying to take care of each other.
We are warm and friendly in our interactions.
We build real, respectful relationships and encourage the formation of meaningful connections.
We are generous, caring and considerate.
We are real, local and authentic, and support each other to be our authentic and diverse selves at work.
"Dreaming of a better world is the first step to its creation."
We bring a fresh, curious and creative mindset to everything we do.
We are constantly trying new things, learning and evolving. We embrace positive change.
We work with enthusiasm, energy and optimism, believing that positive change is possible!
We’re excited by new ideas and possibilities.
"Good work, done well, always achieves the best outcomes."
We take pride in our work and ensure that it’s always of the highest standard.
We show attention to detail and we don’t accept sloppiness.
We respect and live up to the trust that others put in us.
We invest in the development of our people.
We take care to ensure that our work is inclusive, just and sustainable.
"Believing in each other is always better than the alternative."
We believe in people’s ability to work out the solutions to their problems, and we back them to do so.
We ensure that all members of the Lively community have the opportunity to shape what we do and how we do it.
We trust each other to do the right thing by each other and by the vision that Lively holds.
We encourage people to participate in decisions that affect them.