1. 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
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AIPM – Code of Ethics for Members
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2. Reading & Reflection - optional
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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3. PMI Code of Ethics Two types of standards for behaviour –
PMI Founded on 4 values –
Responsibility
Respect
Fairness
Honesty
Two types of standards for behaviour –
Mandatory – firm requirements
Aspirational – strive to uphold

4. 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
PMI Founded on 4 values –
Responsibility
Respect
Fairness
Honesty

5. 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
PMI Founded on 4 values –
Responsibility
Respect
Fairness
Honesty

6. 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
PMI Founded on 4 values –
Responsibility
Respect
Fairness
Honesty

7. 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
PMI Founded on 4 values –
Responsibility
Respect
Fairness
Honesty

8. 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

9. AIPM Code of Ethics AIPM expectations Act with integrity
Practice competently
Demonstrate leadership
Act with responsibility

10. 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