Good working environment Team spirit means constantly fostering contacts with colleagues in the same project in order to make all work done together as effective as possible. Part of this means keeping colleagues up to date on work in progress, so that they can take the necessary action in the absence of the person who would normally be responsible for it. Mutual trust, collective responsibility, mutual respect and courtesy should be the hallmarks of in-house relations, regardless of people's position in the project. Good communication IDEA Experts should be able to communicate as well as to remain discreet inside and outside the project or assignment. Experts should make sure that any information they communicate is clear, concise and trusthful.
Good communication means being cooperative as a matter of course without any ulterior motive.
Witholding information, providing false information, refusing to cooperate with colleagues, staff or beneficiaries or any systematically obstructive or rude behaviour should be rooted out. Respect for others Other people's opinions and cultures especially within the country of assignment should be accorded due respect and consideration, regardless of the terms on which they are employed, their grade or category. It is important for IDEA esperts to take account of the diversity of the recipient institution's staff as well as of other experts in terms of nationality, culture and traditions. Criticism should be expressed in a frank and honest way. Duty to listen Before taking action or providing advice in their respective project , IDEA experts should identify and weigh up the views of the various stakeholders.