All core values
People
Consent
Seeking informed, freely given agreement before using someone's personal information, image, or participation beyond their expected role.
Behaviors
- Explains how personal information will be used
- Asks before recording or sharing someone's story
- Makes opting out possible without retaliation
Anti-patterns
- Treating silence as permission
- Bundling optional participation into mandatory work
- Reusing personal information for an undisclosed purpose
Reinforce it with
- Clear permission checks for recordings and testimonials
- Simple withdrawal processes
- Reviews of optional employee activities
Consent makes participation a choice rather than a test of loyalty.