Diploma of Project Management

Project ManagementEthics & Code of Conduct

Course Number 17872Qualification Code BSB51507

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.orgwww.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 –www.pmi.orgwww.aipm.com.au

PMI Code of Ethics

• Founded on 4 values –1. Responsibility2. Respect3. Fairness4. 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