What does COMMUNITY look like for a 3M Chem Ops People Leader?
Community is built when people feel valued, connected, and part of something bigger than themselves.
Leaders build community to strengthen results.
Community actions:
Encourage collaboration across roles and functions.
Connect team goals to shared enterprise outcomes.
Create opportunities for people to work together.
Reduce silos that slow progress.
Share credit for successes across the team.
Reinforce “we” over “me” in results.
“We succeed together.”
Leaders build community by including voices and perspectives.
Community actions:
Invite input from all team members.
Encourage respectful debate and diverse viewpoints.
Create space for quieter voices to contribute.
Value ideas regardless of role or level.
Support cross-team learning and sharing.
Address behaviors that exclude or divide.
“My voice matters here.”
Leaders build community by setting clear expectations and shared responsibility.
Community actions:
Clarify team roles and responsibilities.
Hold everyone accountable to shared commitments.
Address issues fairly and consistently.
Reinforce team standards and norms.
Encourage peers to support one another.
Balance individual accountability with team success.
“We hold ourselves accountable together.”
Leaders energize teams by fostering connection and belonging.
Community actions:
Build relationships through regular check-ins.
Recognize individual and team contributions.
Celebrate milestones and successes together.
Support personal and professional growth.
Create an environment of trust and psychological safety.
Encourage mutual support during challenges.
“I feel connected and supported.”
Leaders build community by leading with respect and responsibility.
Community actions:
Model respectful and inclusive behavior.
Address disrespectful or divisive behavior promptly.
Ensure safety and well-being are prioritized.
Treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
Encourage open and respectful communication.
Reinforce ethical and behavioral standards.
“This is a safe and respectful place to belong.”