Every major industry should have a Code of Ethics. Doctors have theirs. Teachers' Unions have one. Project Management has one as well. The COE lays out principles and standards to be adhered to by all within the industry. The cost of violating COEs can be expulsion from the organization or industry all together. Ever heard of a lawyer being disbarred? He/She broke their respective COE.
Project management COE were created to build an industry standard of doing what is right and honorable. Members of the Project Management Institute agree to the terms outlined within the established Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. "The purpose of this code is to instill confidence in the project management profession and to help an individual become a better practitioner" (PMI, 1998).
The code applies to ALL PMI members as well as non members that hold a PMI certificate, are applying for certificate, or work in a volunteer capacity. The code is divided into four separate values: responsibility, respect, fairness, and honesty. There is also a glossary to ensure definitions of common terms are identifiable within the industry.
The first value is responsibility, considered the duty of the members to take ownership for their decisions they make or fail to make, the actions they take or fail to take, and the consequences that result (PMI, 1998). this section establishes the benchmark for taking ownership and responsibility of the choices PMs make in their proefssional and personal lives. Being accountable and holding other industry members accountable for their actions and decisions is important to keep the expectations withing the PM industry consistent.
The second value is respect. Under this COE "respect is our duty to show a high regard for ourselves, others, and the resources entrusted to us" (PMI, 1998). This code states that an environment of respect engenders trust, confidence, and performance excellence by fostering mutual cooperation. Diversity in perspectives and views are encourage in this industry, and more importantly valued as an asset to the industry as a whole.
Next up is fairness, which helps to create objectivity as the standard when making decisions. self interest, prejudice, and favoritism can lead to poor choices that serve the individual rahter than the project. Transparency and continuous examination of impartiality/objectivity is vital when creating standards in an industry.
The last value is honesty. Establishing work ethics founded in truth and honestyis good for any organization or industry. Pas need to be truthful in their communications and conduct. Consideration for others and the environment require a level of honesty that may cause a PM to voice an objection to a lucrative project that may have negatively impactful consequences. Honesty helps to establish trust and respect, and is an important part of this COE.
It is a good idea to establish a COE for a specific industry. Having, and abiding by a COE holds the industry professionals accountable for how they represent themselves and their colleagues. The agreement a member makes with the industry is bound in the COE, and helps to create a bond between the who take the COE to heart in all they do.
JP
PMI COE - http://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/ethics/pmi-code-of-ethics-american-english.pdf?sc_lang_temp=en
Project management COE were created to build an industry standard of doing what is right and honorable. Members of the Project Management Institute agree to the terms outlined within the established Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. "The purpose of this code is to instill confidence in the project management profession and to help an individual become a better practitioner" (PMI, 1998).
The code applies to ALL PMI members as well as non members that hold a PMI certificate, are applying for certificate, or work in a volunteer capacity. The code is divided into four separate values: responsibility, respect, fairness, and honesty. There is also a glossary to ensure definitions of common terms are identifiable within the industry.
The first value is responsibility, considered the duty of the members to take ownership for their decisions they make or fail to make, the actions they take or fail to take, and the consequences that result (PMI, 1998). this section establishes the benchmark for taking ownership and responsibility of the choices PMs make in their proefssional and personal lives. Being accountable and holding other industry members accountable for their actions and decisions is important to keep the expectations withing the PM industry consistent.
The second value is respect. Under this COE "respect is our duty to show a high regard for ourselves, others, and the resources entrusted to us" (PMI, 1998). This code states that an environment of respect engenders trust, confidence, and performance excellence by fostering mutual cooperation. Diversity in perspectives and views are encourage in this industry, and more importantly valued as an asset to the industry as a whole.
Next up is fairness, which helps to create objectivity as the standard when making decisions. self interest, prejudice, and favoritism can lead to poor choices that serve the individual rahter than the project. Transparency and continuous examination of impartiality/objectivity is vital when creating standards in an industry.
The last value is honesty. Establishing work ethics founded in truth and honestyis good for any organization or industry. Pas need to be truthful in their communications and conduct. Consideration for others and the environment require a level of honesty that may cause a PM to voice an objection to a lucrative project that may have negatively impactful consequences. Honesty helps to establish trust and respect, and is an important part of this COE.
It is a good idea to establish a COE for a specific industry. Having, and abiding by a COE holds the industry professionals accountable for how they represent themselves and their colleagues. The agreement a member makes with the industry is bound in the COE, and helps to create a bond between the who take the COE to heart in all they do.
JP
PMI COE - http://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/ethics/pmi-code-of-ethics-american-english.pdf?sc_lang_temp=en
