ETHICS of Dockside Solutions, Inc.

Mission Statement

Dockside Solutions, Inc. is a human services consulting organization committed to providing quality service. Our strength lies in the experience, reliability and spirit of our team. Our mission is to share these strengths with each of our clients.

Our Consulting Principles

• We intentionally choose to work and grow as consultants.

• We offer services to the client based upon a mutually agreed upon scope.

• We foster a safe place to express ideas.

• We cultivate creativity.

• We respect and value the purpose, vision, concerns and successes of our clients.

• We offer a competitive fee structure.

• We learn and grow from disappointment or frustration by being forthright in our use of constructive feedback and implementing solutions.

• We engage in introspection of our own attitudes, feelings and beliefs, about people, teams, communities, organizations, our work, our style, our motivation, and our effectiveness.

Our Code of Ethics

• We maintain the highest ethical and professional standards through
our commitment to integrity, competence and quality in all of our projects and relationships.

• We uphold each individual's right to privacy, self determination and autonomy and maintain confidentiality of information in the course of professional service.

• We provide equal and open opportunities without regard to race, age, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, socio-economic status, political belief, physical or mental disability or religion.

• We promote conditions that encourage respect for diversity, while striving to eliminate the effect of biases.

• We disclose conflicts of interest which may arise. We hold no financial interest in our client's companies, hold directorship or controlling interest in the client's competitors without disclosure. We keep in mind the distinction between actual conflict of interest and the appearance of such conflict, and act in the client's best interest in all circumstances.

• We refrain from engaging in activities or relationships with clients
that might compromise our judgment.

• We encourage and facilitate the professional development of staff
and adjunct consultants and seek opportunities to recognize those
who perform at high standards.

• We remain current with emerging issues and practices in the fields
in which we work.

• We assist clients identify and access services needed when we are unable to provide them.

• We collaborate with other organizations to identify needs of communities or provide services.

• In addition to Dockside Solutions, Inc. Code of Ethics, all members of the consulting team adhere to the ethical principles and standards of conduct set forth by their respective licensing certification boards or their professional associations.

Our Approach

• We offer and secure access to unparalleled expertise.

• We act and make decisions through coordinated teams that include the client.

• We vision possibilities, execute and evaluate decisions as a team.

• Our actions are considered essential and designed to produce results.

• We examine the end result and principles before starting new projects.

• We act with energy, role clarity, consistency and innovation.

• Our work is timely.

• We anticipate client needs and questions.

• We encourage and facilitate communication.

• We develop our skills and awareness to perform the necessary roles as a consultant.

• We discern issues from presenting symptoms, communicate our insights and respond responsibly.

• We plan and provide services that have as the goal the client's interest, assisting the client to reach full potential.

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