Participants identified several values and principles which were considered to be vital for stakeholders to embrace. Respect for these values can be demonstrated through the following behaviour:
Values and Principals | Behaviour |
| Openness | Communicating and sharing information and ideas. |
| Clarity | Using appropriate messages and communication techniques to bring about common understanding. |
| Understanding | Actively listening, discussing, and debating to confirm the meaning of what is being expressed by another. |
| Sensitivity | Being responsive to others. |
| Holism | Using approaches to research and resolve issues which recognize social, environmental and economic interdependencies and to include others in research, planning, decision-making and implementation. |
| Action (Results-Oriented) | Establishing priorities and undertaking results-based initiatives. |
| Integrity | Ensuring that results reflect commonly-held values and meet stated goals and objectives. |
| Accountability | Being individually and collectively responsible for actions. |