Values-based Competencies

A clear path to what's possible

Laying the foundation for successful career journeys at Lam.

When you’re building teams to drive semiconductor breakthroughs that define the next generation, consistency is key. That means consistent criteria across hiring, performance, development, and promotions, providing clear, targeted strategies for growth and advancement, and a defined path to a successful career.

Our core values bring it all together, providing a consistent base for employees to start their journey and build upon throughout their careers.
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Defining values-based competencies at Lam

Values-based competencies refer to the knowledge, skills, and abilities that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. They are rooted in our core values, can be observed and measured, and focus on achievement in behaviors and actions.

While the values-based competencies outlined below focus on individual contributors, team members are guided by additional behavior expectations as they grow and evolve in their careers, with heightened expectations for managers and other leaders across the organization.

Achievement

Sets aggressive goals and delivers results

Achievement behaviors

Consistently meets the objectives of assigned tasks
Maintains work focus despite obstacles or setbacks
Puts in effort needed to meet goals and expected results
Works steadily at unpleasant or routine tasks until they are completed

Agility

Executes with speed, flexibility, quality, and purpose

Agility behaviors

Recovers quickly from problems and setbacks
Stays focused on tasks despite disruptions or obstacles
Tests ideas with others before acting in new or unfamiliar situations
Uses rules and procedures to guide decisions and actions

Honesty & integrity

Is truthful and exhibits the highest levels of moral and ethical principles, always doing the right thing

Honesty & integrity behaviors

Demonstrates the highest level of ethics and professional behavior in accordance with the Global Standards of Business Conduct
Speaks up when something doesn’t seem right, presents the unvarnished truth
Keeps confidences; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain

Inclusion & diversity

Creates an environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are welcome, heard, and valued

Inclusion & diversity behaviors

Shows respect when interacting with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds
Learns from others who have different perspectives, backgrounds, and/or styles
Avoids using stereotypes and offensive comments
Learns to navigate the global aspects of own work

Innovation & continuous improvement

Generates ideas and embraces change that makes us better as individuals and as a company

Innovation & continuous improvement behaviors

Shares new and useful ideas
Seeks exposure to new ways of looking at things
Learns and applies innovative methods, tools, and technology
Welcomes input from others to develop and implement creative ideas

Mutual trust & respect

Fosters genuine interactions with mindful consideration for others

Mutual trust & respect behaviors

Respects diversity of ideas, opinions, and actions of others
Listens actively and builds constructive relationships
Assumes positive intent
Gives credit and recognition where it is due

Open communication

Speaks candidly, listens respectfully, and solicits feedback

Open communication behaviors

Listens attentively to others’ insights, advice, and instruction
Responds openly to others
Speaks with an appropriate amount of detail
Responds appropriately to confrontation and challenge

Ownership & accountability

Takes responsibility, initiates problem solving and delivers on commitments

Ownership & accountability behaviors

Finds out the proper sequence of activities to efficiently complete tasks
Clarifies the tasks that are needed to complete assignments
Seeks the support and resources needed to carry out plans
Aligns own efforts with others’ activities to improve coordination of plans and projects