The Water MBA
The community is driven by a shared purpose: to make a better world through education and innovation.
1 / Excellence and Curiosity
We strive for the highest standards of integrity, intellectual, and creative excellence. We seek new knowledge and practical impact, in service to the nation and the world.
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We value originality, ingenuity, honesty, and boldness. We love discovery and exploration, invention and creation.
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Drawing strength from the distinctive roots of The Water MBA, we believe in learning by doing and blur the boundaries between disciplines as we seek to solve hard problems.
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We accept the risk of failing as a rung on the ladder of growth. With fearless curiosity, we question our assumptions, look outward, and learn from others.
2 / Openness and Respect
We advocate for the open sharing of information and ideas.
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As learning thrives on a diversity of viewpoints, we value free expression, debate, and dialogue in pursuit of truth, committing to using these tools with mutual respect towards our community.
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We strive to be transparent and worthy of mutual trust, challenging ourselves to confront difficult truths, speak plainly about shortcomings in our systems, and work to overcome them.
3 / Belonging and Community
We strive to make our community a humane and welcoming place where people from diverse backgrounds can grow and thrive, and where we all feel that we belong.
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We understand that attending to our own and each other's well-being in mind, body, and spirit is essential. We believe that decency, kindness, respect, and compassion for others as human beings are signs of strength.
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We acknowledge that talent and good ideas can come from anywhere, and we value everyone's contributions in every role.
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Together, we possess uncommon strengths and take responsibility for using them with wisdom and care for humanity and the natural world, especially Water.
4 / Sustainability
Our community is united by a shared purpose: to work towards a sustainable future through education and responsible water management.
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Inspired by the pressing need to preserve our water resources for future generations, we strive to lead the way in water management education and the promotion of sustainable practices across all sectors.
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Our focus on water sustainability is reflected in our educational initiatives and international collaborations. We encourage diversity of perspectives and interdisciplinary collaboration to comprehensively and effectively address water challenges.
Values Statement
Mission
Our purpose is to provide high-quality education and value in the field of water to inspire and empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds, enabling them to understand and sustainably manage water resources.
We are committed to promoting environmental awareness and social responsibility by empowering individuals to become advocates for water and leaders in building a more sustainable future.
Vision
Our vision is a world where every individual has a profound understanding of the importance of water and the ability to use this knowledge to drive positive change in their communities.
We aim to be leaders in promoting education in the water sector, recognized for the value we bring to our clients and our commitment to sustainable development.
We tirelessly work towards building a future where equitable access to clean and safe water is a reality for all, and where communities are empowered to care for and preserve this vital resource for future generations.
