3M Performance Culture Behaviors for Individual Contributors
As an individual contributor, you bring daily energy, discipline, and expertise to the work. You're the one executing the plans, solving problems, and helping the team move forward. How you approach your tasks, collaborate with others, and bring ideas to the table plays a big role in shaping team culture and performance.
1. Deliver Results
What it means: You focus on the work that has the most impact. You act with urgency, stay organized, and follow through on your responsibilities.
What it looks like in action: You plan your day around top priorities. When problems come up, you adjust quickly and keep things moving. You follow up without being asked.
2. Challenge the Status Quo
What it means: You look for better ways to do things. You ask thoughtful questions and bring forward ideas that improve how the work gets done.
What it looks like in action: You speak up when something seems inefficient or unclear. You suggest new tools, methods, or ways to improve safety or quality. You test small changes to see if they work better.
3. Instill Rigor and Accountability
What it means: You take responsibility for your work. You manage the details with care and make sure others can count on you to follow through.
What it looks like in action: You double-check your work before handing it off. You own mistakes and correct them without blaming others. You communicate clearly so nothing falls through the cracks.
4. Energize the Team to Act
What it means: You show up with a positive attitude and help build momentum. You support your teammates and contribute to a healthy team dynamic.
What it looks like in action: You help others when they’re behind. You stay upbeat during busy times. You recognize your coworkers’ efforts and celebrate wins together.
5. Act Responsibly and Respectfully
What it means: You follow safety and ethical standards. You treat others with professionalism and speak up if something doesn’t seem right.
What it looks like in action: You follow procedures without shortcuts. You give feedback in a respectful way. You report concerns early and help create a space where others feel respected.
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