Diploma of Project Management: Ethics & Code of Conduct

1. Diploma of Project ManagementProject ManagementEthics & Code of ConductCourse Number 17872Qualification Code BSB51507

2. 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 – • www.pmi.org • www.aipm.com.au

3. 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 – • www.pmi.org • www.aipm.com.au

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

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