Code of Conduct
About William Ward-Boas Consulting
William Ward-Boas Consulting is committed to ethical, inclusive, and respectful practice. This Code of Conduct is informed by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), which affirms dignity, equality, accessibility, and respect for difference.
Principles:
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Respect: All people will be treated with dignity and fairness.
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Inclusion: Services will promote full participation, equity, and accessibility.
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Integrity: All work will be conducted with honesty, accountability, and transparency.
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Confidentiality: Information shared in professional settings will be respected and handled with care.
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Professionalism: Services will be delivered with skill, independence, and a commitment to best practice.
Our commitment:
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Deliver services with respect and professionalism.
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Value and include diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
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Provide information in ways that are clear and accessible.
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Maintain professional boundaries in all relationships.
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Respond fairly and promptly to concerns or complaints.
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Any of the presentations, speeches or deliverables I provide in my work is from my personal and professional perspective.
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If there are any conflicts of interest this will be resolved or discussed.
Your commitment:
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Respect and Inclusion Treat me and any collaborators with respect, and value the expertise, lived experience, and perspectives I bring.
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Collaboration Engage openly and constructively in discussions, recognising that this is a partnership to achieve better outcomes.
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Accessibility Provide information, meeting spaces (physical or digital), and processes in formats and environments that are accessible and inclusive (if I request).
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Timeliness Share relevant documents, information, and feedback in a timely manner to support effective delivery.
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Transparency Disclose any potential conflicts of interest or relevant organisational issues that may affect the consultancy work.
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Fair Engagement Honour agreed-upon terms, including scope, timelines, and remuneration, and communicate promptly if changes are needed.
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Accountability Take responsibility for implementing agreed actions and recommendations in good faith.
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Payment Arrangements Payment details will be negotiated after initial meeting and job will be priced depending on the work requested. After payment agreement is negotiated, to be paid for my time.
Contact
For questions or concerns about this Code of Conduct, please contact:
William Ward-Boas
Founder of William Ward-Boas Consulting