![NIEHS Values](/sites/default/files/about/od/values/niehsvalueslogo.jpg)
Strong leadership, innovation, collaboration, communication, and workforce diversity are our keys to success.
Workforce
![group of people sitting and havind a discussion](/sites/default/files/about/od/values/values_workforce.jpg)
An inclusive, diverse, and well-equipped pipeline of people whose perspectives are respected and valued.
Innovation
![silhouette of a woman's face with the celestial images in her mind](/sites/default/files/about/od/values/values_innovation.jpg)
Forward thinking, cutting-edge, and diverse ideas are fostered and applied to solve current and emerging challenges.
Collaboration
![many arms reaching into the middle of a group with hands stacked on each other](/sites/default/files/about/od/values/values_collaboration.jpg)
Cooperative teamwork that leverages transparent and respectful partnerships to drive synergistic engagement towards a common mission.
Communication
![woman with her hand raised in a seated crowd as the speaker is pointing toward her](/sites/default/files/about/od/values/values_communication.jpg)
Intentional and transparent exchange of information that is built on mutual trust, respect and inclusion.
Distributive Leadership
![hand stacking blocks and forming and arrow pointing upward](/sites/default/files/about/od/values/values_leadership.jpg)
An environment that inspires and empowers the entire workforce to utilize their talents, strengths and expertise to assume leadership responsibilities and accountability.