Core Values and Key Competencies
Core Values
Core Values assessed as part of the CPSC methodology are:
- Empathy
- Humility
- Integrity
- Personal maturity
- Sincerity
- Sound judgment
- Strong desire for social justice and peace for all
- Willingness to learn
Key Competencies
Key Competencies assessed as part of the CPSC methodology are:
- Communications,
- Conflict Analysis,
- Conflict transformation,
- Facilitation,
- Mediation,
- Negotiation,
- Personal Security,
- Strategic Thinking & Operational Planning,
- Teamwork,
- Peace Building.
Note: This set of Values and Competencies was arrived at based upon extensive research culminating in a conference that included discussions with Dr. Johan Galtung, recognized internationally as the pioneer of peace research. For information regarding how these Core Values and Key Competencies are being defined and assessed, please refer to the Peace Professional Accreditation Pilot Project Report published in February 2011.
