- Responsibility
- Duty to take ownership
- We make decisions and take actions based on the best interests of society, public safety, and the environment.
- We accept only those assignments that are consistent with our background, experience, skills, and qualifications.
- We fulfill the commitments that we undertake – we do what we say we will do.
- When we make errors or omissions, we take ownership and make corrections promptly.
- When we discover errors or omissions caused by others, we communicate them to the appropriate body as soon they are discovered.
- We accept accountability for any issues resulting from our errors or omissions and any resulting consequences.
- We protect proprietary or confidential information that has been entrusted to us
- We uphold this Code and hold each other accountable to it.
- We inform ourselves and uphold the policies, rules, regulations and laws that govern our work, professional, and volunteer activities.
- We report unethical or illegal conduct to appropriate management and, if necessary, to those affected by the conduct.
- We bring violations of this Code to the attention of the appropriate body for resolution.
- We only file ethics complaints when they are substantiated by facts.
- We pursue disciplinary action against an individual who retaliates against a person raising ethics concerns.
- Respect
- Respect is our duty to show a high regard for ourselves, others, and the resources entrusted to us.
- We inform ourselves about the norms and customs of others and avoid engaging in behaviors they might consider disrespectful.
- We listen to others’ points of view, seeking to understand them.
- We approach directly those persons with whom we have a conflict or disagreement.
- We conduct ourselves in a professional manner, even when it is not reciprocated.
- We negotiate in good faith.
- We do not exercise the power of our expertise or position to influence the decisions or actions of others in order to benefit personally at their expense.
- We do not act in an abusive manner toward others.
- We respect the property rights of others.
- Fairness
- Fairness is our duty to make decisions and act impartially and objectively.
- We demonstrate transparency in our decision-making process.
- We constantly reexamine our impartiality and objectivity, taking corrective action as appropriate.
- We provide equal access to information to those who are authorized to have that information.
- We make opportunities equally available to qualified candidates.
- We proactively and fully disclose any real or potential conflicts of interest to the appropriate stakeholders.
- When we realize that we have a real or potential conflict of interest, we refrain from engaging in the decision-making process.
- We do not hire or fire, reward or punish, or award or deny contracts based on personal considerations, including but not limited to, favoritism, nepotism, or bribery.
- We do not discriminate against others based on, but not limited to, gender, race, age, religion, disability, nationality, or sexual orientation.
- Honesty
- Honesty is our duty to understand the truth and act in a truthful manner both in our communications and in our conduct.
- We earnestly seek to understand the truth.
- We are truthful in our communications and in our conduct.
- We provide accurate information in a timely manner
- We make commitments and promises, implied or explicit, in good faith.
- We strive to create an environment in which others feel safe to tell the truth.
Reference – PMI Code of Ethics & Professional conduct
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