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This page describes the [[<tvar name="wmf">Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation</tvar>|Wikimedia Foundation]]'s Values. They are currently undergoing '''[[<tvar name="blog">wmfblog:/2023/04/17/we-are-in-this-mission-together-refreshing-the-values-of-the-wikimedia-foundation/</tvar>|active discussion]]''' and some of them have been updated below. If you wish to suggest changes, please do so on the [[<tvar name="talkpage">Talk:Wikimedia Foundation Values</tvar>|talk page]].
This page describes the [[<tvar name="wmf">Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation</tvar>|Wikimedia Foundation]]'s Values. If you wish to suggest changes, please do so on the [[<tvar name="talkpage">Talk:Wikimedia Foundation Values</tvar>|talk page]].


== We are in this mission together == <!--T:23-->
== We are in this mission together == <!--T:23-->


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We do this because:
'''We believe this because …'''
* We solve problems better through collaboration.
* We solve problems better through collaboration.
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* We learn to understand and trust each other.
* We find joy, belonging, and connection in doing things together.
* We find joy, belonging, and connection in doing things together.
* We have to balance individual priorities with our shared collective responsibilities.


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In practice, this means:
'''In practice, this means …'''
* I support my colleagues whenever I can, and ask for help whenever I need it.
* I support my colleagues whenever I can, and ask for help whenever I need it.
* I help figure out the problem when I disagree with a proposal.
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* I communicate honestly, clearly, and with empathy.
* I drive to reach decisions and move forward with a shared agenda and clear accountability.
* I work towards real decisions, a shared agenda, and clear accountability.


== We do great work and improve ==
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== We strive for excellence. == <!--T:2-->


'''We do this because …'''
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[[<tvar|img>File:February 2017 Monthly Metrics Meeting.pdf|thumb|page=52</>|Quotes from the 2016 discussions about this theme.]]


* We have a huge responsibility as stewards of our mission.
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* Success often comes through learning from failure.
With leaps and bounds as well as stumbles and false-starts, we seek to continually improve ourselves, our projects, our communities, our world. With initiative and experimentation, we iterate our way toward making the world a better place, an excellent place. With curiosity and humility, we learn from our mistakes as well as our successes. We are duty-bound to steward our resources and deliver exceptional products and services.
* Our communities inspire both our work and the way we work.
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'''In practice, this means …'''
== We welcome and cherish our differences. == <!--T:5-->


* I share my work early, often, and respond to feedback.
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* I strive for measurable progress towards our goals rather than for perfection.
[[<tvar|img>File:February 2017 Monthly Metrics Meeting.pdf|thumb|page=54</>|Quotes from the 2016 discussions about this theme.]]
* I invite playfulness and creativity at work where possible.


== We welcome everyone who shares our Vision and Values ==
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The sum of all knowledge for every single human being; we can’t do that by leaving people out. Our vision is about more than providing universal access to all forms of knowledge. It’s about creating an inclusive culture. It’s about inviting others to join in and thrive with us. It’s about embracing human diversity. It’s about saying, “We see you and you belong with us.”


'''We believe this because …'''
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Our differences are precious; they make us smarter, stronger, more humble. They balance our biases and weaknesses. They open our minds. We do our best work when we understand a problem from all its perspectives.


* To build the sum of all knowledge, we need to embrace human diversity.
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* Our differences are powerful and require nurturing.
We encourage others to do what we can’t, and we help them succeed. When voices are absent, ignored, or silenced, we seek them out. We are welcoming hosts, caring neighbors, and equitable allies. We don’t fear difference. We welcome it with curiosity, delight, and hope.
* We do our best work when we understand different perspectives.
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== We engage in civil discourse. == <!--T:14-->


'''In practice, this means …'''
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[[<tvar|img>File:February 2017 Monthly Metrics Meeting.pdf|thumb|page=58</>|Quotes from the 2016 discussions about this theme.]]


* I contribute to making spaces safe for people to express themselves.
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* I recognize my own privilege and believe others about their lived experiences.
Our words have power. What we say has consequences. Engaging in civil discourse requires kindness, care, respect, tact, empathy, trust, and safety. It is key to getting, giving, and receiving good information. We must create space where people feel safe to express themselves and be heard. This is true especially when we disagree. If we do not understand what the other is feeling, we are still open-minded to where they are coming from.
* I repair the harm that I cause and model accountability for myself and others.


== We listen and share with curiosity ==
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We strive for empathy; we accept no less than civility.
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'''We do this because …'''
== We are inspired. == <!--T:18-->


* People think and communicate in different ways.
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* Curiosity and candor are how we learn to understand and trust each other.
[[<tvar|img>File:February 2017 Monthly Metrics Meeting.pdf|thumb|page=60</>|Quotes from the 2016 discussions about this theme.]]
* Assumptions and biases are at the root of most misunderstandings.


'''In practice, this means …'''
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We are guided by a vision of a better world. We are taking on a huge challenge. We revere what has come before and are in awe of the work ahead. It brings us hope. It fills us with wonder.


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* I communicate honestly, clearly, and with empathy.
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* I recognize the limits of my expertise and trust people closest to the problem.
When we are inspired, we play and laugh together. It’s not about one big party, it’s about making space for new ideas and new connections, making space for creativity. Inquisitiveness arises when we’re having fun. It’s ok to wonder, to ponder. We don’t need to take ourselves too seriously.
* I approach unexpected information with humility and an open mind.

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When we are inspired, we do excellent work.
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Revision as of 15:58, 6 July 2023

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This page describes the Wikimedia Foundation's Values. If you wish to suggest changes, please do so on the talk page.

We are in this mission together

We believe this because …

  • We solve problems better through collaboration.
  • We find joy, belonging, and connection in doing things together.
  • We have to balance individual priorities with our shared collective responsibilities.

In practice, this means …

  • I support my colleagues whenever I can, and ask for help whenever I need it.
  • I help figure out the problem when I disagree with a proposal.
  • I work towards real decisions, a shared agenda, and clear accountability.

We do great work and improve

We do this because …

  • We have a huge responsibility as stewards of our mission.
  • Success often comes through learning from failure.
  • Our communities inspire both our work and the way we work.

In practice, this means …

  • I share my work early, often, and respond to feedback.
  • I strive for measurable progress towards our goals rather than for perfection.
  • I invite playfulness and creativity at work where possible.

We welcome everyone who shares our Vision and Values

We believe this because …

  • To build the sum of all knowledge, we need to embrace human diversity.
  • Our differences are powerful and require nurturing.
  • We do our best work when we understand different perspectives.

In practice, this means …

  • I contribute to making spaces safe for people to express themselves.
  • I recognize my own privilege and believe others about their lived experiences.
  • I repair the harm that I cause and model accountability for myself and others.

We listen and share with curiosity

We do this because …

  • People think and communicate in different ways.
  • Curiosity and candor are how we learn to understand and trust each other.
  • Assumptions and biases are at the root of most misunderstandings.

In practice, this means …

  • I communicate honestly, clearly, and with empathy.
  • I recognize the limits of my expertise and trust people closest to the problem.
  • I approach unexpected information with humility and an open mind.
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