Chapter 45. Professional Ethics: A Matter of Duty

Jim Hill

Six principles serve as the foundation on which certified performance technologists base their practices.

  • Add value

  • Make use of and promote validated practices

  • Work collaboratively

  • Continuously improve proficiency

  • Exhibit integrity

  • Uphold confidentiality

They are the bedrock of the code of ethics espoused by the International Society for Performance Improvement (2002b) and are intended to promote ethical practice in the profession of human performance technology (HPT). As noted in the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) certification materials (2002a), to be certified or recertified, performance technologists must sign a statement that they agree to conduct themselves in ways ...

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