ICF Code of Ethics, Parts 1-3
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- The International Coaching Federation Code of Ethics was updated in 2020. This official interview of Monique Betty , PCC (and member of the ICF Code Review Team) covers Parts 1-3. coachfederatio...
1. INTRODUCTION
The ICF Code of Ethics describes the core values of the International Coach Federation (ICF Core Values), and ethical principles and ethical standards of behavior for all ICF Professionals (see definitions). Meeting these ICF ethical standards of behavior is the first of the ICF core coaching competencies (ICF Core Competencies). That is “Demonstrates ethical practice: understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards.”
The ICF Code of Ethics serves to uphold the integrity of ICF and the global coaching profession by:
• Setting standards of conduct consistent with ICF core values and ethical principles.
• Guiding ethical reflection, education, and decision-making
• Adjudicating and preserving ICF coach standards through the ICF Ethical Conduct Review (ECR) process
• Providing the basis for ICF ethics training in ICF-accredited programs
The ICF Code of Ethics applies when ICF Professionals represent themselves as such, in any kind of coaching-related interaction. This is regardless of whether a coaching Relationship (see definitions) has been established. This Code articulates the ethical obligations of ICF Professionals who are acting in their different roles as coach, coach supervisor, mentor coach, trainer or student coach-in-training, or serving in an ICF Leadership role, as well as Support Personnel (see definitions).
Although the Ethical Conduct Review (ECR) process is only applicable to ICF Professionals, as is the Pledge, the ICF Staff are also committed to ethical conduct and the Core Values and Ethical Principles that underpin this ICF code of ethics.
The challenge of working ethically means that members will inevitably encounter situations that require responses to unexpected issues, resolution of dilemmas and solutions to problems. This Code of Ethics is intended to assist those persons subject to the Code by directing them to the variety of ethical factors that may need to be taken into consideration and helping to identify alternative ways of approaching ethical behavior.
ICF Professionals who accept the Code of Ethics strive to be ethical, even when doing so involves making difficult decisions or acting courageously.
2. KEY DEFINITIONS
• “Client”-the individual or team/group being coached, the coach being mentored or supervised, or the coach or the student coach being trained.
• “Coaching”- partnering with Clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
• “Coaching Relationship”-a relationship that is established by the ICF Professional and the Client(s)/Sponsor(s) under an agreement or a contract that defines the responsibilities and expectations of each party.
• “Code”-ICF Code of Ethics
• “Confidentiality”-protection of any information obtained around the coaching engagement unless consent to release is given.
• “Conflict of Interest”-a situation in which an ICF Professional is involved in multiple interests where serving one interest could work against or be in conflict with another. This could be financial, personal or otherwise.
• “Equality”-a situation in which all people experience inclusion, access to resources and opportunity, regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, immigration status, mental or physical disability, and other areas of human difference.
• “ICF Professional”-individuals who represent themselves as an ICF Member or ICF Credential-holder, in roles including but not limited to Coach, Coach Supervisor, Mentor Coach, Coach Trainer, and Student of Coaching
• “ICF Staff”- the ICF support personnel who are contracted by the managing company that provides professional management and administrative services on behalf of ICF.
• “Internal Coach”- an individual who is employed within an organization and coaches either part-time or full-time the employees of that organization.
For more definitions, see www.coachfeder...
3. ICF CORE VALUES AND ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
The ICF Code of Ethics is based on the ICF Core Values and the actions that flow from them. All values are equally important and support one another. These values are aspirational and should be used as a way to understand and interpret the standards. All ICF Professionals are expected to showcase and propagate these Values in all their interactions.
For more information on the ICF Code of Ethics, please visit www.coachfeder... or contact the ICF Ethics Hotline at ethics@coachfederation.org.
Monique, thanks to you and the Code of Ethics review team for all your hard work. I created the acronym RICE to define our core values;
R - Respect
I - Integrity
C- Cooperation
E- Excellence
Like rice, our Values are universal.
Thanks for that; helpful to remember it!
Hello, just noticed that the C is supposed to be Collaboration rather than cooperation.
I created that same Acronym myself while studying for the test. Super cool to see someone else come up with that one too! Thanks for sharing!
I think Brighton West when he talks in these videos is so likeable. I hope he gets to always host in these videos. Thank you so much Brighton you made the videos so much more enjoyable for us.
Vital that equality and systemic equality are now in The Code Of Ethics. Thank you ICF team and Monique for all your hard and evolving work.
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Many thanks to you Monique and to the team for the great work on the new Code of Ethics. Fantastic cornerstone for all professionnal coaches.
As I'm now going over the Code of Ethics for my ICF Exam and because I encountered this issue in one of the ICF Mock Exam questions: the ICF Code of Ethics applies when ICF Professionals (=Individuals who represent themselves as an ICF Member or ICF Credential-holder, in roles including but not limited to Coach, Coach Sureprvisor, Mentor Coach, Coach Trainer, and Student of Coaching), represent themselves as such in any kind of coaching-related interaction. In fact, according to the Code, it applies regardless of whether a Coaching Relationship has been established. So, according to this, the Code of Ethics applies to you even if you are ONLY an ICF MEMBER or ICF Staff and even if the Coaching relationship has not been established. Ouf!
Have these been changed? I understand them to be: Professionalism. Collaboration.
Humanity. Equity.
I do too. That is what the link to the values in the code says. did you get an answer to this question?
@@susiebeaumont9564 good points. The ICF Core Values were "updated" in 2020. Here is what it says on the relevant ICF page on Core Values: "As ICF continues to evolve, so too must our organizational values. With the collective challenges of 2020 and the uncharted territory that still lies ahead, we've taken the time to examine our values and put what matters most at the forefront of everything we do".
Thank you, ICF. The videos 6-9 in the playlist are private. Could you please change these to public?
Hi Shiela! Videos 6-9 will be released throughout next week. Thank you!
@@ICFHeadquarters Thank you, ICF! I appreciate your response. :)
@@ICFHeadquarters : I suppose the values have been changed after the video was recorded, right?
do I need to be a member to mention the code of ethics in my coaching agreement or would just being a member of the local chapter be sufficient?
Just wanted to confirm is it Collaboration or Cooperation?
I'm at the moment cramming for the ICF Exam, so the Core Value is Collaboration: "We commit to develop social connection and community building".