Code of Ethics
ASTD (National) Code of Ethics:
The ASTD Code
of Ethics provides guidance to members to be self-managed
human resources development professionals. Clients and
employers should expect from ASTD members the highest
possible standards of personal integrity, professional
competence, sound judgment and discretion. Developed by
the professional for the profession, the ASTD Code of
Ethics is the Society’s public declaration of its
members’ obligation to themselves, their profession
and the society.
I strive to:
- Recognize the rights and dignities of each individual.
- Develop human potential.
- Provide my employer, clients and learners with the highest level of quality education training and development.
- Comply with all copyright laws and the laws and regulations governing my position.
- Keep informed of pertinent knowledge and competence in the human resource field.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity in the practice of my profession.
- Support my peers and avoid conduct which impedes their practicing their profession.
- Conduct myself in an ethical and honest manner.
- Improve the public understanding of human resource development and management.
- Fairly and accurately represent my human resource development/human resource management credentials,
qualifications, experience and ability.
- Contribute to the continuing growth of the Society and its members.
Rules of Behavior for National Members
Members of the Society shall:
- Refrain from any overt statement or pointed humor which disparages the rightful dignity and social equality
of any individual or group when presenting from any Society platform.
- When using the Society’s name or in introductions to presentations, make clear the ideas presented are
personal and do not represent those of the Society.
- Refrain from using the Society’s platform to directly sell, promote, or otherwise encourage participants
to purchase or use the speaker’s products or services.
Chicagoland Chapter ASTD Code of Ethics & Guidelines for Behavior:
Membership in
CCASTD carries with it a responsibility to be aware of
the importance of ethical conduct.
As members of CCASTD, we shall:
- Refrain from using CCASTD’s name to market, promote or in any way encourage the sales of our own
products or services.
- Use networking during Chapter sponsored activities as a method of meeting other training professionals
who share our common interests, not to inappropriately market our services or seek job referrals.
- Refrain from taking part in any transaction in which our own interests may conflict with the best interests
of the chapter and its members.
- Adhere to the ASTD Code of Ethics and Rules of Behavior for National Members.
Rules of Behavior for Board Members and Other Chapter Leaders
Chapter leaders shall:
- Cooperate with all board members and leaders in accomplishing the goals of CCASTD
- Participate in and support sound group process.
- Strive to make problem solving process efficient, being careful to facilitate, rather than hinder discussions.
- Readily contribute ideas and listen to contributions of others.
- Comply with CCASTD financial policies and procedures.
- Encourage and support one another.
- Protect the best interests of fellow board members and the training profession
- Contribute to the continuing growth of the Chapter and its members.
- Adhere to the Rules for National Leaders.
Rules for National Leaders
National leaders of the Society:
- Will not solicit or receive anything of value for services rendered in the Society’s name or using
the Society’s materials.