1. Diploma of Project Management Project Management Ethics & Code of Conduct Course Number Qualification 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
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3. This could take 30 to 45 minutes
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
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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. Description of Responsibility
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. Description of Respect
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. Description of Fairness
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. Description of Honesty
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