Overview
At the heart of the Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) lies a profound commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion with our stakeholders. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for creating truly innovative and effective solutions for our communities. By embracing diverse perspectives and involving stakeholders from various backgrounds, we ensure that our technologies address the unique needs of the different communities we work with. Our commitment to diversity is not just a moral imperative but a strategic advantage to help us drive progress and ensure equitable outcomes in our mission to build livable, safe, and inclusive cities.
Objectives
Include
Create and maintain an organizational culture in which individuals representing diverse experiences, backgrounds, and communities have the opportunity to contribute their full potential to accomplish CS3’s mission
Align
Ensure CS3 programs adhere to its guiding principles of developing technology to serve the public good, using community engagement for direct use-inspiration, and addressing the “digital divide.''
CS3 Collaboration Agreement
Rules of Engagement for CS3 Stakeholders
How will I continue to build trust?
I will build trust by being honest and transparent and by employing active listening.
How will I manage personal emotions?
I will manage my personal emotions by always remaining professional, providing examples of why I feel triggered, and taking a break when needed.
How do I want to receive feedback?
I will provide feedback in a direct and constructive manner. If the feedback is about a specific individual and not the work, I will provide feedback directly to the individual in a discreet and respectful manner.
How will I foster accountability?
I will foster accountability by first ensuring I am delivering on goals or tasks I have committed to completing. I will foster accountability with teammates by helping establish clear expectations with timelines and a contingency plan for unforeseen circumstances.
How will I engage in healthy conflict?
I will engage in healthy conflict by practicing mindful communication, staying focused on the topic being discussed, requesting a break be taken or the conversation be tabled, and agreeing to disagree when appropriate.
How will I handle unhealthy conflict?
I will admit when my demeanor is not the best and earnestly try to do better, and I will extend grace to others when mistakes are made.
