- I will recognize that management is a call to service with responsibilities to my subordinates, associates, supervisors, employer, community, nation, and world.
- I will be guided in all my activities by truth, fair dealings, and good taste.
- I will earn and carefully guard my reputation for good moral character and citizenship.
- I will recognize that, as a leader, my own pattern of work and life will exert more influence on my subordinates than what I say or write.
- I will give the same consideration to the rights and interests of others that I ask for myself.
- I will maintain a broad and balanced outlook and will look for value in the ideas and opinions of others.
- I will regard my role as a manager as an obligation to help subordinates and associates achieve personal and professional fulfillment.
- I will keep informed on the latest techniques, equipment, and processes associated with the practice of management and the facility in which I am employed.
- I will search for, recommend and initiate methods to increase productivity and efficiency.
- I will respect the professional competence of my colleagues in the CDF Program and will work with them to support and promote the goals and programs of the Association.
- I will support efforts to strengthen professional management through example, education, training, and a lifelong pursuit of excellence.