Professional & Social Responsibility

An overview of what is expected from Project Managers

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PMI has identified four core values across the global project management community that are most important to project managers. What are they?
OResponsibilityoRespect oFairness oHonesty
What are the standards contained in each section of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Project Managers?
Aspirational Standards and Mandatory Standards.
What are aspirational standards?
Aspirational standards describe the conduct that Project Managers strive to uphold as practitioners. Although adherence to the aspirational standards is not easily measured, it is expected that Project Management Professionals adhere to them.
What do aspirational standards cover?
Making decisions and taking actions based on the best interests of the: oSocietyoPublic SafetyoEnvironment
  • Accepting only those assignments that are consistent with their background, experience, skills, and qualifications
  • Fulfilling the commitments undertaken - Having a high say:do ratio
  • Owning and correcting errors
  • Errors are communicated immediately to the appropriate body
  • Accountability is accepted along with any resulting consequences
  • Ensuring any and all proprietary and/or confidential information is protected
  • Upholding ethical code and holding each other accountable to it
What do mandatory standards cover?
  • Be informed of all regulations and legal requirements
  • Uphold the policies, rules, regulations and laws that govern their work, professional and volunteer activities
  • Report unethical or illegal conduct to appropriate management, and if necessary, to those affected by the conduct
What are some examples of resources that may be entrusted to a Project Manager?
  • People
  • Money
  • Reputation
  • Safety of others, and
  • Natural or environmental resources.
What does Fairness as an aspirational standard involve?
  • Demonstrating transparency in decision-making process
  • Constantly re-examining personal impartiality and objectivity, taking corrective action as appropriate
  • Providing equal access to information to those authorized to have that information
  • Providing equal opportunities to qualified candidate
What does Honesty as an aspirational standard involve?
  • Earnestly seeking to understand the truth
  • Being truthful in communications and conduct
  • Providing accurate information in a timely manner
  • Making commitments and promises, implied or explicit, in good faith
  • Striving to create an environment in which others feel safe to tell the truth
How can Project Managers contribute to existing PM knowledge base?
  • Share the best practices learned during your project with other project managers in your organization
  • Mentor junior team members on project management related topics
  • Write a white paper or blog on project management or participate in project management discussion groups
  • Actively participate in analyzingpast project data, and compile project management related metrics to be used within the organization
  • Participate in volunteer activities with PMI