Purpose, values and strategy

Diakonhjemmet’s strategic plan for 2020-2030 has an overall, ten-year perspective and defines the overall goals and strategies for the development of Diakonhjemmet and its services. The strategic plan is built upon Diakonhjemmet's purpose, vision and values.

Purpose
Vision
Values
Strategy

Purpose

Diakonhjemmets purpose is to promote and develop diaconal activities in church and society, nationally and internationally through;

Creating services that provide care and help to people in need
Promoting justice and equality and contributing to the protection of creation
Education for deacon ministry
University, hospital and care services
Research, development and dissemination
Work with ethical issues

Vision

Innovation in the service of our neighbor

Diakonhjemmet vision

Diakonhjemmet commits itself to this vision and seeks to achieve this:

Collaboration with our partners in education, research, health and care services
Partnerships with other organizations who share Diakonhjemmet's values and social mission
Newly established business and projects, alone or in collaboration with other

Values

Diakonhjemmet has defined four core values. They provide the foundation, direction and inspiration for Diakonhjemmet and our services as well as the interaction with everyone connected to Diakonhjemmet.

Service
"What can I do for you?" Service is about putting the other person at the center and an important part of our long tradition. Our church is a serving church, and we are called to be collaborators in this service. The word diaconi is of Greek origin and can be translated as “service”. Service is the ideal Diakonhjemmet strives toward. The aim is that patients, residents, students and other service users are placed in the center and met with openness. The concept of service must characterize approach to our social mission: Diakonhjemmet takes responsibility and contributes to solving societal challenges.
Quality
The history of creation tells that God saw that what he had created was good. In line with this belief in God who sustains creation and human dignity, the diaconia is called to promote the good in society and in people's lives. Delivering high quality is a demand that we set for ourselves and our services. We meet this obligation by continuously improving our work, and building upon professional competence and collaboration.
Respect
To look again is the literal meaning of the word “re spectare.” Inspired by Jesus' encounter with outcasts and the sick, we meet people without judgement or prejudices. Everyone is more than what we see. To show respect to others is to believe that all people carry within them something unique and precious. Diakonhjemmet works to ensure that everyone who seeks our services feels their needs are understood and respected and that their personal integrity and individuality are safeguarded. Respect characterizes our working environment and culture.
Justice
Diaconia is based on our rights as people, with reference to justice as a central biblical concept and to the principle of rights in our welfare system. Diakonhjemmet promotes the rights of vulnerable groups in today's health and welfare system and works for correct prioritization and efficient use of resources.

Motto

Dedicated to people

Diakonhjemmet’s motto

That every human is created in God's image and has value is central to a Christian view of humanity. Against this background, the motto describes how we want people to be met at Diakonhjemmet.

The word “dedicated” should be a characteristic of the professional environment at Diakonhjemmet. Everyone who seeks or comes in contact with our services should be left with an experience that lives up to this standard.

Strategy

Diakonhjemmet’s strategic plan for 2020-2030 has an overall, ten-year perspective and defines the overall goals and strategies for the development of Diakonhjemmet and its services.

The goal is that by 2030 Diakonhjemmet will be the following:

Driving force for sustainability
Clear and significant social contributor
Magnet for business partners, and an attractive place to live, work and study

The time leading to 2030 provides a new opportunity to confirm the sustainability goals as opportunities for new thinking and innovation. Diakonhjemmet has a responsibility for realizing the purpose and definition of diaconi and linking this to sustainability.

Diakonhjemmet is committed to innovation for tomorrow's needs and sustainable solutions for society. As an employer, Diakonhjemmet must contribute to productive work and value creation, responsible consumption and production and sustainable management.

The strategies for realizing the target goals are:

Comprehensive solutions
Interaction and sharing
Clear value profile

Strategiplan 2020–2030

Diakonhjemmet’s strategic plan which applies to all our activities

Agenda 2030: The UN's Sustainable Development Goals are the world's joint work plan to eradicate poverty, fight inequality and stop climate change by 2030.