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Work community skills and commitments

Our SAMK commitments

Commitments are based on SAMK’s values and support the implementation of the Our SAMK strategy. By embracing shared workplace and leadership commitments, we believe that we will become an even more skilled and prosperous higher education community. This is Our SAMK. Work community skills and commitments apply to all SAMK employees. In addition to workplace commitments, supervisors are also subject to leadership commitments.

Work community skills

Work community skills are reflected in responsible behaviour, professional conduct and a positive attitude towards work, community members, immediate superiors and the workplace. These skills are based on acceptance of one’s role and that of others within the work community, as well as on communication, interaction and self-management skills.

We approach our work and its goals with a positive mindset. We are mindful of others’ work situations and offer help proactively. We ask for feedback, reflect on our actions and are willing to make changes.

A person with good work community skills addresses work-related matters directly with those concerned. They approach situations in a work-oriented and solutionfocused way and are also willing to address difficult issues. They listen and ensure they have understood issues correctly.

A person with good work community skills does not dwell on difficulties. Instead, they strive to identify what, despite challenges, is functioning and going well. They are also able to shift perspectives – for example, by seeing change as an opportunity for learning.

Leadership and supervisory work

Leadership and supervisory work at SAMK aim to promote the well-being of our higher education community, mutual trust, and success in achieving our strategic goals. Wellbeing and motivation are achieved through cooperation, appreciation and support of each other.

My commitments as a member of SAMK staff

    • I take care of my work and responsibility for achieving shared goals.
    • I share my knowledge and want to develop myself and my work.
    • I interact and communicate openly, appropriately, and actively.
    • I cooperate with others.
    • I give and receive feedback constructively and respectfully.
    • I offer, ask for, and accept help.
    • I interact with other members of our work community positively.
    • I respect our shared practices and follow the appropriate time, place,
    • and manner for addressing issues.
    • I act with openness, fairness and equity.
    • I take care of my well-being to the best of my ability.

SAMK staff on the stairs.

My commitments as a supervisor

  • I uphold SAMK’s values, strategy, and goals, and show the way forward.
  • As a leader and superior, I am in a position of service.
  • I am myself, and I recognize and acknowledge both my strengths and weaknesses.
  • I encourage initiative and self-direction.
  • I support well-being at work, competence development, and professional growth.
  • I listen, treat others with respect, and give recognition for good work.
  • I challenge the established practices constructively, dare to try new things, and re-evaluate my views when necessary.
  • I am firm and clarify what is expected of the employee.
  • I resolve conflicts through discussion and reasoning.
  • I am compassionate and flexible, address grievances, and uphold fairness and common rules.
SAMK staff walking down the hallway.