Your Values /

What are values?

• Values can be defined as beliefs or philosophies that are important to you.
• When applied to aspects of your life they can drive you to accomplish your goals.
• Values may be individual but equally apply to the organisation you are a part of.
• Organisations usually subscribe to values they feel are important and help strengthen the business and brand.
• Values help identify and build the culture of an organisation.

Why is it important to understand your values?

• Identifying the beliefs or philosophies you feel are important will help you set meaningful goals and further develop your future.
• Understanding your values will also help you identify potential conflicts when your values and an organisations don’t align

Identify your important values

• You can begin to identify the values that you feel are important by looking at our Values checklist (pdf). Put a tick next to those that you feel are significant.
• Also identify those that you feel don’t align with your beliefs. This may help you recognise why sometimes you may struggle in certain situations.
• Your values may also change over time – as you progress, learn and mature.

Download out Values Checklist

I would encourage you to make the most of the many opportunities that are available to you while you pursue a career in the NRL. Take advantage of these opportunities, set goals and work hard to achieve them.

Andrew (Bobcat) Ryan- Australian Government and NRL Apprenticeship Mentoring Ambassador

NRL Values

Excellence

• Valuing the importance of every decision and every action
• Striving to improve and innovate in everything we do
• Setting clear goals against which we measure success
• Inspiring the highest standards in ourselves and others

Inclusiveness

• Engaging and empowering everyone to feel welcome in our game
• Reaching out to new participants and supporters
• Promoting equality of opportunity in all its forms
• Respecting and celebrating diversity in culture, gender and social background

Courage

• Standing up for our beliefs and empowering others to do the same
• Being prepared to make a difference by leading change
• Putting the game ahead of individual needs
• Having the strength to make the right decisions, placing fact ahead of emotion

Teamwork

• Encouraging and supporting others to achieve common goals
• Committing to a culture of honesty and trust
• Motivating those around us to challenge themselves
• Respecting the contribution of every individual