Diploma of Project Management Ethics Code of Conduct

Diploma of Project Management Ethics & Code of Conduct Course Number 17872 Qualification Code BSB 51507

Why Ethics & Code of Conduct? • As the field of Project Management progresses into an acknowledged profession it important to define and commit to a regime of performance and professional expectations • PMI – Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct • AIPM – Code of Ethics for Members • Refer to – ü www. pmi. org ü www. aipm. com. au

Reading & Reflection Please take some time to review the Code of Conduct for both the PMI and the AIPM This could take 30 to 45 minutes • Refer to – ü www. pmi. org ü www. aipm. com. au

PMI Code of Ethics • Founded on 4 values – 1. Responsibility 2. Respect 3. Fairness 4. Honesty • 2 types of standards for behaviour – 1. Mandatory – firm requirements 2. Aspirational – strive to uphold

PMI - Responsibility Description of Responsibility • Duty to take ownership for decisions, actions and consequences that we make or fail to make Mandatory Standards • • • Uphold policies, regulatory and legal requirements Report unethical or illegal conduct Pursue disciplinary action

PMI - Respect Description of Respect • Duty to show high regard for ourselves, others and resources entrusted to us Mandatory Standards • • Negotiate in good faith Don’t take personal benefit at the expense of others Do not act in an abusive manner Respect the property rights of others

PMI - Fairness Description of Fairness • Duty to make decisions and act impartially and objectively. Free from self interest, prejudice and favouritism Mandatory Standards Govern • • • Conflict of interest Favouritism Discrimination

PMI - Honesty Description of Honesty • Duty to understand the truth and act in a truthful manner in our communication and conduct Mandatory Standards • • Do not engage in or support behaviour that is designed to deceive others Do not engage in dishonest behaviour at expense of others or for personal gain

PMI – Breach of Code • Submit an ethics complaint for breaches of the code to the PMI Ethics Review Committee • Can result in – 1. Removal of membership 2. Possible legal action or charges

AIPM Code of Ethics 4 Articles governing behaviour – 1. High standards of conduct 2. The way we execute our work 3. Treatment of employers and clients 4. Treatment of the community

AIPM – Article 1 Standards • Accept responsibility • Undertake projects only if we have the right skills, experience and qualifications • Maintain professional skills • Practice in a dignified manner • Participate in the AIPM • Obey laws • Be aware and respectful of other cultures

AIPM – Article 2 Work • Provide project leadership to promote maximum productivity and minimal costs • Apply tools and techniques to ensure project objectives are met • Treat team members, colleagues and co-workers fairly with no discrimination • Seek and offer honest criticism and properly credit the work of others • Assist team members etc in their professional development

AIPM – Article 3 Employers • Act as faithful agents or trustees • Respect confidentiality • Inform of any potential or actual conflict of interest situations • Neither give nor accept gifts of more than nominal value • Honestly and realistically report on project status

AIPM – Article 4 Community • Protect the safety, health and welfare of the public • Speak out against any abuse of the public interest • Extend public knowledge and appreciation of the project management profession and achievements

AIPM – Breach of Code • Lodge any concerns with the AIPM National Council • Can result in 1. Removal of name from the register of members or 2. Removal of name from the register of certified practitioners