Departments
The City of Richmond's strategic management plan outlines a vision-driven strategy for the organization to manage change. Together, the vision, mission, and values described below provide the anchor for organizational priorities, strategies, and actions.
Vision
Our Vision is . . .
For the City of Richmond to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada.
Key Vision Components
The key components of this vision are the attributes "appealing", "livable", and "well-managed". As part of the strategic planning process, input was gathered from a broad base of staff to clarify these concepts within the City's vision statement.
Mission
Our Mission is . . .
To protect and enhance the City's livability and economic well-being for current and future generations through:
- Visionary leadership and responsible decision making
- Accountable and sustainable fiscal practice
- The development of a unique and beautiful city
- Product and service excellence and efficiency
- Community consultation
Values
Our values are: People, Excellence, Leadership, Team and Innovation.
PEOPLE
Our belief in people is our number one commitment. We are fair, respectful, supportive and inclusive. We reflect this belief by:
- Putting people first
- Fostering belonging and trust
- Supporting and encouraging staff growth and development
EXCELLENCE
We demonstrate the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. To be the best we can possibly be, we must always strive for outstanding results from all parts of the organization. We demonstrate excellence through:
- Focusing on customer service
- Practising continuous improvement
- Being accountable and taking responsibility for ourselves and our work
LEADERSHIP
As we strive to achieve our corporate vision, authentic and empowered leadership behaviours that reflect:
- Honesty, integrity and respect
- Effective and open communication
- Commitment to our purpose
TEAM
We believe in the power of team. We are one team; there are no silos. We succeed, learn and work together to achieve our vision through:
- Focusing on our common goals and celebrating each other's efforts and successes
- Demonstrating concern for fellow team members
- Building on our strengths, individual perspectives, and collective knowledge
INNOVATION
Innovation is the key to our success. In this rapidly changing world, we work collaboratively, both internally and externally, to be innovative and forward-thinking leaders in municipal government. We do this by:
- Challenging the status quo
- Learning from others and from our past experiences
- Taking well-managed risks and unleashing our creativity