7 Declarations for Management to live by and instill in the municipality
1. We will recognize and reward good performance
We will clearly define communicate performance objectives and targets
so that everyone understands what is expected of him/her
2. We will not tolerate mediocrity
Should aspire to excellence and be willing to stretch
3. We will not be close-minded/territorial
Demonstrate willingness and ability to change our ideas based on new
information
Be flexible to adapt to specific situation in order to get the job done
Enable work across the matrix
4. We will not act unprofessionally (undermining our values)
Prepare effectively for meetings
Be punctual for work and professional engagements
Meet deadlines and make follow ups
Be sensitive to other people’s work schedules
5. We will not discriminate
We will act fairly to each other at all levels
Treat each other with dignity
6. Encourage and support open and effective communication
We will use appropriate channels and instruments to communicate
Ensure that accurate information (not gossip/unauthorised information)
communicate timeously and consistently to all staff
Good speaker and good listener (cannot be talking at the same time)
Communication does not commence at crisis point
7. We will support teamwork, collaboration and knowledge sharing
We all have to pull weight to achieve the objective of the district
municipality
We will promote teamwork
CDM Municipality