Principles of
Professionalism
Meeting Professionals
International's (MPI) Principles of Professionalism provide guidelines
recommended for the business behavior of its members that impacts their
perceived character and thus the overall image of MPI. Commitment to these
principles is implicit to membership and is essential to instilling public
confidence, engaging in fair and equitable practices and building professional
relationships with meeting industry colleagues. As members of Meeting
Professionals International, we are responsible for ensuring that the meeting
industry is held in the highest public* regard throughout the world. Our conduct
directly impacts this result. Maintaining Professional
Integrity: Honestly REPRESENT AND ACT within one's
areas of professional competency and authority without exaggeration,
misrepresentation or
concealment. AVOID actions which are or could be
perceived as a conflict of interest or for individual
gain. OFFER OR ACCEPT only appropriate
incentives, goods and services in business transactions.
Utilizing Professional Business
Practices: HONOR written and oral contracts,
striving for clarity and mutual understanding through complete, accurate and
timely communications, while respecting legal and contractual rights of
others. ENSURE rights to privacy and protect
confidentiality of privileged information received verbally, in writing, or
electronically. REFRAIN from misusing solicited
information, proposals or
concepts. COMMIT to the protection of the
environment by responsible use of resources in the production of
meetings. ACTIVELY PURSUE educational growth
through training, sharing of knowledge, expertise and skills, to advance the
meeting industry.
Respecting
Diversity: EMBRACE AND
FOSTER an inclusive
business climate of respect for all peoples regardless of national origin, race,
religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental
impairment. *Encompasses
oneself, the association, fellow members, meeting attendees, clients and
customers, suppliers and planners, employers and the general public.
Adherence to these Principles of Professionalism
signifies professionalism, competence, fair dealing and high integrity. Failure
to abide by these principles may subject a member to disciplinary action, as set
forth in the Bylaws of Meeting Professionals
International. |
