As a member of the Institute of Professional Organisers (IOPO), I adhere to the Institute’s Code of Conduct. As found on the IOPO website:
This Code of Conduct is a set of principles to provide guidelines in our professional conduct with our clients, colleagues and community. As a member of the Institute, I agree to adopt the following code of conduct.
Conduct Within The Community:
IOPO Members Will:
- advertise my services in an honest and accurate manner
- protect the public against unfair practices
- help eliminate practices that bring discredit to the organising profession, the industry and IOPO
- strive for excellence in all aspects of the industry.
Conduct With Clients:
IOPO Members Will:
- provide accurate and honest information regarding performance of duties and completion of contracts
- will refer to appropriate professionals if not qualified or capable to perform the work
- keep all client information confidential unless expressly requested by that client to make the information public (happy testimonials)
- communicate in advance fees and expenses, and independently decide what fees and expenses will be
- respect all legal and contractual obligation as set by state and federal laws
Conduct With Colleagues:
IOPO Members will:
- deal with their fellow IOPO members, employees, colleagues, and service suppliers in a fair and equitable manner
- maintain the highest standards of personal conduct, to bring credit to the organising profession
- deal openly with those areas that may be deemed a conflict of interest
- respect the intellectual property rights of others and not reproduce any information without the express permission of the owner
- have (limited) permission to the respectful use of the IOPO Membership logo on their business website and business card
- support and guide other IOPO members for the benefit and growth of the entire industry