1. Being Técnico is more than just belonging to this recognized and respected community within and beyond Portugal. It is about embodying and experiencing the values that unite and empower us to achieve excellence, seek innovative solutions, and make a positive impact on society.

The Guiding Values aims to help reflect on how our daily actions can strengthen our identity and promote an inclusive and collaborative environment. By embracing these values, together as a community, we can create an experience of study, work, and socialization free from any constraints, where each individual is empowered to grow and thrive.

2. The values that unite us

3. Being Técnico  means HAVING INTEGRITY
4. -I listen attentively to others and respond honestly and professionally.
5. -I challenge myself to change my practices and behaviors based on the feedback I receive.
6. -I trust in the integrity of community members and assess performances based on concrete results rather than subjective impressions.
7. -I am proactive in identifying and changing ethically inappropriate situations and behaviors.
8. -I take responsibility for my actions and perform my duties with transparency.

 

1. Being Técnico  means NOT TOLERATING LACK OF INTEGRITY:
2. -I take responsibility for my behaviors and do not blame others.
3. -I am prepared to change my practices and behaviors, and not perpetuating incorrect behaviors
4. -I intervene or report situations where undesirable, disrespectful, and/or untimely behaviors occur, , not ignoring their occurrence.
5. -I am transparent in my actions, not withholding relevant information

 

2. Being Técnico  means RESPECTING:
3. -I treat people fairly, respectfully, and courteously.
4. -I report situations of harassment, abuse, mobbing, bullying, or any other form of physical or psychological aggression.
5. -I embrace differences of opinion and seek to manage potential conflicts in a constructive and empathetic manner.
6. -I acknowledge and take responsibility for the impact of my behaviors on others.

 

1. Being Técnico means NOT TOLERATING LACK OF RESPECT:
2. -I am not arrogant;I do not impose my ideas or thoughts on others.I treat people respectfully, refraining from using my power or position.
3. -I do not allow discrimination or disrespect and I address these situations at the right time.
4. -I do not make judgments about others’ lives or speak about them in their absence.
5. -I do not engage in or tolerate acts of physical or psychological violence against members of the community.

 

1. Being Técnico means INNOVATING:
2. -I approach my work with a positive, constructive, and optimistic attitude.
3. -I value creativity and critical thinking, actively seeking solutions that have an impact and thinking “outside the box.”
4. -I embrace the need for change and create conditions and a sense of safety that foster the development of new solutions.
5. -I am open-minded and resilient, accepting mistakes as an integral part of the learning process.

 

1. Being Técnico means NOT BEING AFRAID TO MAKE MISTAKES:
2. -I am not pessimistic or complacent and I believe that change brings new opportunities and successes.
3. -I make decisions and take risks in new processes without fear of making mistakes.
4. -I am open to new ideas or solutions and do not create obstacles for those who propose them.
5. -I do not perceive feedback as personal criticism and I value its constructive potential for development.

 

1. Being  Técnico  means COLLABORATING:
2. -I cooperate and share information, plans, and progress openly, in a spirit of cohesion and mutual trust.
3. -I recognize and appreciate the contributions of others, showing solidarity and assuming the goodwill and good faith of all community members.
4. -I promote teamwork and collaborative, interdisciplinary work, valuing the contributions of each individual.
5. -I listen to people and promote dialogue, involving them in decisions that impact their work.
6. -I invest time and effort in building virtuous relationships and mutual development.

1. Being Técnico  means NOT WORKING ALONE:
2. – I work in a team by listening to the arguments of others and not imposing my own opinion.
3. -I value and recognize the efforts and dedication of others, considering their difficulties and needs.
4. -I do not keep information for myself; I promote transparency in processes and the circulation of relevant information.
5. -I do not appropriate the work of others and give proper credit to their contributions.
6. -I do not work alone and overcome communication challenges with others.

 

1. Being Técnico means PURSUE FOR EXCELLENCE:
2. -I take personal responsibility for my goals and the quality of my work, making the best use of my time and that of others, planning and prioritizing tasks.
3. -I demonstrate a willingness to improve and surpass myself, challenging both myself and my peers to make a positive difference.
4. -I promote academic freedom, embracing and fostering ambition and debate.
5. -I strive for excellence and value the dedication and rigor put into this journey.

 

1. Being Técnico  means NOT CEASING TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE:
2. -Not to stop learning from mistakes.
3. -Not to cease taking pride in my work.
4. -Not to limit myself to just doing what is asked of me.
5. -Not to neglect setting individual goals that align with the organization’s objectives.