Ethics & Professionalism

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1. Slide 1: To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and to endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one’s self; to leave the world a little bit better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this info from: Wilson, is to have succeeded. Ogden 2004
2. Slide 2: Why Transparency?
3. Slide 3: By revealing the organization’s motives, the organization becomes accountable to the public. Transparency then becomes self-regulating, encouraging organizations to choose only practices they could justify publicly. By being transparent, the organization puts its credibility on the line by aligning its communication with its ethics.
4. Slide 4: Personal Ethics Make your ethical decisions now Develop empathy Take time to think Call it what it is Every action & decision has an ethical component Establish a freedom fund
5. Slide 5: In Your Client Teams What is your best advice for.... ★Enhancing Personal Credibility & Trustworthiness ★Developing Good Work Habits & Job Performance ★Having Professional Conduct ★Developing Strong People Relationships
6. Slide 6: Personal Credibility & Trustworthiness Avoid Over-Promising Set Parameters Emphasize Disclosure Align with Public Interest Emphasize Substance Avoid Impropriety No Quick Answers Keep Learning Take the High Road Look at Long-Term Interests Never Hide from Media When in Doubt, Don’t
7. Slide 7: Work Habits & Job Performance Know your strengths & weaknesses Prioritize tasks, allocate time & work within constraints Be concerned with results & successes Be goal-oriented Pay attention to detail Deliver on time Be absolutely dependable
8. Slide 8: Personal Conduct Always act & dress professionally Observe procedures Work within power structures Be ethical Don’t compromise standards Work toward balance in your life Cultivate other interests & relationships
9. Slide 9: Human Relations Be personable & likable Treat people as equals Respect admins Win loyalty & dedication Know people’s names Be a mentor Keep a sense of humor Don’t hold grudges Stay out of office politics
10. Slide 10: Keep Etiquette in Mind
11. Slide 11: First Client Contact • Must happen in the next 48 hours • Email, ok. • Arrange for an initial meeting with the client • Prepare!