Professional conduct.
WHAT ETHICAL PRACTICE REQUIRES
Honesty in what you claim Doing what you agreed Declaring conflicts of interest Respecting confidentiality Not taking credit for others' work
WHAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS
A situation where your interests could influence your judgement.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT ONE
Declare it, promptly.
WHY
Undeclared conflicts discovered later are far more damaging than declared ones.
WHAT CONFIDENTIALITY COVERS
Information about employers, clients and colleagues, during and after the relationship.
WHAT TO NOT DO
Take client or employer data when leaving Discuss confidential matters outside the necessary group Use information for personal benefit
WHAT TO DO WHEN ASKED TO DO SOMETHING YOU THINK IS WRONG
Raise it, clearly, and in writing if it continues.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Whether your profession has a code, and what it requires.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT MISTAKES
Report them promptly.
WHY
Concealment converts an error into misconduct.
WHAT PROTECTS YOU LONG TERM
A reputation for honesty, which takes years to build and moments to lose.
