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The ACMP Code of Ethics is divided into sections that contain tenets of conduct outlined within five duties identified as most important to the global change management community. These duties include: Honesty, Responsibility, Fairness, Respect, and Advancing the Discipline and Supporting Practitio...

The ACMP Code of Ethics is divided into sections that contain tenets of conduct outlined within five duties identified as most important to the global change management community. These duties include: Honesty, Responsibility, Fairness, Respect, and Advancing the Discipline and Supporting Practitioners. This Code affirms these duties as the foundation for ethical and professional behavior for change management practitioners governed by this document. Descriptions and examples cited throughout this document are not intended to be prescriptive, but are instead included to provide practical illustrations of change management professionalism. ACMP’s Code of Ethics is intended to promote ethical practices in the profession. Change management professionals are responsible for adding value to the organizations they serve and ethically contributing to the success of those organizations. Change practitioners accept personal responsibility for their decisions and actions. Each section of the Code of Ethics includes mandatory tenets that establish firm requirements, and in some cases, limit or prohibit specific behaviors. Practitioners who do not conduct themselves in accordance with these tenets may be subject to disciplinary procedures. ACMP Ethical Standards Honesty is central to ethical behavior and ACMP’s values. Our duty is to demonstrate honesty through understanding the truth and acting in a truthful manner both in our communications and in our conduct. Honesty in Communications As practitioners in the global change management community we demonstrate honesty in communications, conduct, and through our behavior in three significant dimensions by: Truth Earnestly seeking to understand the truth Knowingly communicating with intent to express truth, ensuring that due diligence is undertaken to extract truth at every opportunity Expressing truth in our communications in a way that is not likely to deceive or mislead Providing accurate information in a timely manner Sincerity Acting with sincerity, communicating genuinely, and ensuring meaningful expression of intent Making commitments and promises, implied or explicit, in good faith Striving to create an environment in which others feel safe to tell the truth Candor Establishing relationships with legitimate expectations of frank, forthright exchanges based on mutual trust Seeking to conduct all exchanges with others respectfully, emphasizing openness and frank discussion as critical to healthy communication