our core Values

Understand the principles that define INPO and commitment to Excellence in Nuclear Operations

Principles That Drive Our Mission

At the heart of our organization are five core values that guide everything we do: trusting relationships, impeccable integrity, influential people, unwavering standards, and continuous learning. These values are the foundation upon which we build meaningful connections, foster ethical decision-making and inspire excellence. Embodying these core values helps us to maintain high standards and ensures that we are always learning and striving for excellence. Together, these values create a culture of respect, accountability, and relentless improvement

Our core values

Trusting
Relationships

We develop mutually beneficial relationships — at INPO, in the nuclear industry, and with other stakeholders — that support improved teamwork and collaboration. Through these relationships, we improve morale, retain talent and increase effectiveness

  • We are open, honest and transparent in our communications.

  • We trust one another's intent.

  • We are inclusive of others, create a culture of belonging, and fully leverage the diversity around us.

  • We collaborate well with others and effectively perform as team members.

  • We recognize others for their contributions

Impeccable
Integrity

We hold ourselves and others to the highest standards of integrity to foster an open and positive work environment and ethical and informed decision-making. By being honest and dependable, we gain respect and trust.

  • We behave ethically and consistently.

  • We value and respect others and treat them as they would like to be treated.

  • We keep our word and are personally dedicated to meet our commitments.

  • We are transparent with our intent and actions.

  • We hold one another accountable for behaviors, actions and results regardless of organizational standing.

Unwavering Standards

We pursue the highest standards and are resolute in how we adhere to the standards we establish.

  • We set high standards for our performance and conduct and demonstrate what excellence looks like.

  • We exhibit the courage to do what's right.

  • We individually and collectively act as guardians of our standards.

  • We ask intrusive questions and identify, understand and address our challenges.

  • We continuously improve in the pursuit of sustainable excellence while effectively managing change.

Influential
People

We influence INPO and the nuclear industry through our operations, activities and actions to intentionally move toward the desired strategic end-state and achieve our mission.

  • We serve as a credible resource to the nuclear industry.

  • We take pride in our culture, understand our strategy and role in it, and strive to continuously improve it.

  • We optimize our financial and human resources to achieve the best value for INPO and the industry.

  • We are deeply committed to talent development and career planning.

  • We empower and support others and successfully engage with all cultures.

Continuous
Learning

We exemplify ongoing learning and strive to maximize our personal capabilities. We advance organizational and industry proficiency and performance through teaching and learning

  • We acknowledge and learn from our mistakes.

  • We coach, mentor and critique individual and team performance.

  • We use innovation and experimentation in a way that leads to optimum solutions.

  • We learn from operating experience, both in the industry and at INPO.

  • We take responsibility for our own personal growth and development.