Character Does Count! Alan A. Phillips, CPPB CTPM Texas Southern University Summer 2012

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas Ethics What are the first things you think about when you hear the term “Ethics”?

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas I Think of Kindergarten Treat each other with respect Don’t lie, steal or cheat Hold hands Don’t be Rude Say “I’m sorry” when you are wrong Say “Thank You” and mean it!

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas More Kindergarten Golden RuleFollow the “Golden Rule” Respect authority Eat right Sleep well (and often) Honor others

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas Case Study 1.The Question of Corporate Responsibility 2.Employee Absence 3.Working Environment 4.Purchasing Ethics 5.Computer Usage Committee

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas A Person of Character… Is a good person, someone to look up to and admire. Knows the difference between right and wrong and always tries to do what is right. Sets a good example for everyone. Makes the world a better place. May lives according to the six pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship.

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas Six pillars of Character Trustworthiness (Courage) Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship (Cooperate)

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas Trustworthiness Integrity Honesty Reliability Loyalty

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas Respect Golden RuleGolden Rule Tolerance and Acceptance Nonviolence Courtesy

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas Responsibility Duty Accountability Pursuit of Excellence Self-Control

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas Fairness Justice Openness

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas Caring Concern for Others Charity

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas Citizenship Do your share Respect authority and the law

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas Code What is our Code of Conduct, particularly at work? Do you have a Code of Ethics in your workplace? How important is this?

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas Perception How are WE, as Procurement Professionals, perceived in the marketplace? Do we care? Should we care?

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas Conduct with MWBE’s/HUB’s Do we treat minority/disadvantaged vendors differently than routine vendors? Are you sure? What about perception from others?

Facilities Institute July , 2012 Houston, Texas Character Counts Thank you and continue to do great things.