Here are a few thoughts on project management ethics and professional responsibility.
PMI
PMP professionals pledge and abide by the following
- I will maintain high standards of integrity and professional conduct
- I will accept responsibility for my actions
- I will continually seek to enhance my professional capabilities
- I will practice with fairness and honesty
- I will encourage others in the profession to act in an ethical and professional manner
Typical Ethics Statements
Typical PMO or project Ethics Statements may include:
- We maintain the highest standard of personal and professional conduct in all business dealings with our clients, consultants and contractors
- We encourage and promote the highest level of ethical and professional conduct
- We respect the rights and interests of our competitors
- We always communicate matters concerning our clients, consultants, or customers in a truthful and accurate manner
- We strive to improve the quality of our service with experience gained from each project to the best advantage of our clients
- We strive to keep our clients fully informed of matters that may adversely affect project deliverables
- We maintain confidentiality of privileged information entrusted to us by our clients and consultants
- We are courteous and professional in our dealings