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Future Forward Social Contract

10-Jun-2026

This social contract defines how we commit to working together so we can perform at a high level and build trust over time.

Invest in Empathy

• I will first seek to understand the other person’s point of view

Speak Candidly

• I will be truthful, specific, and constructive
• I will say what I believe will improve the work, even when it is uncomfortable

Be Kind

• I will give others the benefit of the doubt
• I will focus on problems, not people When giving feedback, I will be specific, actionable, and respectful

Disagree and Commit

• I will engage in good-faith debate before decisions are made
• I will seek the best answer, not personal victory
• Once a decision is made, I will support it and work to make it successful

Learn by Doing

• I understand that innovation requires experimentation, and that mistakes, failures, and unexpected outcomes are part of learning
• I will anticipate challenges, persist through setbacks, and iterate toward success
• I will identify and improve the constraints that limit progress

Pay It Forward

• I will help others when I can, without expecting anything specific in return

Build Trust

• I will demonstrate respect for others
• I will keep my commitments
• I will confront reality
• I will maintain high standards
• I will deliver results
• I will hold myself and others accountable
• I will learn and improve over time