IOP Thinking & Behavioural

The IOP  people's profile is our behavioural competency framework which has been developed to drive and underpin the behaviours required by IOP. Guided by our philosophy, “We teach the world”.

IOP people seeks to reflect a balance between the values and the behaviours required to successfully deliver the IOP purpose.

IOP Staff Behavioural Competencies

Impact and influence
Communicating with understanding, confidence, clarity and effectiveness and having a positive impact on others.

Passion for the IPBL/IBL Pedagogy
Aligning behaviour to the needs, priorities and goals of the IBL and inspiring passion for the curiosity learners.


International Mindedness
Culturally aware, respectful, and having a global outlook. 


Managing and developing self and others
Managing and developing self, supporting or managing the performance, development and well-being of others, to achieve organizational goals and support IOP IBL ELF.


Delivering results
Having accountability for work and managing time and resources effectively, delivering results to a high standard and taking responsibility for own actions.

Teamwork and cooperation
Working to support and develop collaboration within and across teams through leadership.


Continuous improvement
Having the courage, forethought and independence of spirit to use change and/or continuous development to drive organizational improvements and organizational learning in a socially responsible manner.


Decision making
Exploring and identifying the best and most ethical approach, taking personal responsibility, meeting challenges and resolving problems.


Organizational development
Developing and/or implementing the IOP strategic plan to meet the medium and long term needs, mission and values of the organization.