newvalues

Newvalues is a term used to describe the adoption of updated or revised values within a group, organization, or information system. It is not a formal theory but a descriptive label for processes that redefine what is considered desirable, acceptable, or valid in a given context. The term is used across disciplines to denote changes in normative standards or the replacement of existing value sets with newer definitions.

In social and ethical contexts, newvalues refers to shifts in public opinion or policy norms. This may result from deliberative processes, new evidence, or changing circumstances that reframe issues such as privacy, justice, sustainability, or inclusivity. The concept emphasizes value evolution over time rather than abrupt rejections of the past.

In organizational settings, newvalues often describes updates to codes of conduct, mission statements, or corporate values. Implementation typically involves stakeholder consultation, leadership endorsement, training, and alignment with strategy, risk management, and performance metrics.

In technology and data governance, newvalues can refer to updated schemas or validation rules that change which data values are allowed or considered valid. It may accompany data migrations, schema evolution, or changes to user interface constraints and reporting definitions.

Critics warn that updating values can be uneven or symbolic if not accompanied by concrete governance, accountability, and measurement. Proponents argue that it reflects learning, accountability, and better alignment with current objectives.

See also values, ethics, governance, organizational culture, data governance, policy reform.