IPM’s Fundamental Values ( FV ) The foundation of IPM’s FV is spirituality – our belief in a higher power and purpose. It is the genesis of our FV , which exert strong influence on decisions and behaviors, and guide our ethical “compass.” IPM’s Standards of Behavior In addition to the FV , the Company has established key attributes essential to each employee’s conduct for the sustainability of IPM’s culture. These Character Elements (see Figure P.1-2 ) are integral components of required behavior to be displayed in serving professional responsibilities and are assessed as part of each employee’s Performance Summary and Development Plan (PS&DP). The absolute elements of honesty and integrity must always be displayed. In 2018, IPM defined a Code of Conduct that further emphasizes the behavioral expectations for all employees. P.1a(3) Workforce Profile IPM employs 180 individuals in a non-union environment. The Company is primarily divided into two groups: Operations (Ops) and Corporate Services (Corporate). Meanwhile, the management team is segmented into the Executive Team (ET), Senior Management (SM), and Management (M). PMCs are the individual contributors on the Ops side, typically work on site at client locations, and are segmented into four levels based upon experience and expertise. The role of Principal Consultant (PC) was added to the existing consultant levels – Project Management Associate (PMA), PMC, and Senior PMC (SPMC) – to provide deep subject matter expertise, when required. PCs are expected to continually broaden their subject matter knowledge, thereby increasing IPM’s ability to provide better and more insightful solutions and generate more value for our clients. The workforce profile, which includes information regarding education, gender, and diversity, is shown in Figure P.1-3 . Workforce Profile Segments Ops (78%); Corporate (22%) [ET (3%), SM (5%) M (13%), PMC (64%), Non- management Corporate (15%)] Gender Male (63%), Female (37%) Education Bachelor’s – 98%, Master’s – 51%, PhD – 9% Ethnicity White (78%), Asian (12%), African American (6%), Hispanic (2%), Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (2%)
To ensure optimal outcomes, services delivered by the IPM project team may include a PMC, manager, CoE subject matter expert (SME), and/or more experienced colleagues. P.1a(2) Mission, Vision, and Values IPM’s Mission & Beliefs ( M&B ) IPM has documented Our Mission & Beliefs ( M&B ), with our mission summarized in the opening sentence: Our essential purpose is to provide exceptional leadership to transform strategies and solutions to sustainable results . Some other crucial passages from our M&B include: IPM’s obsession with excellence, honesty, ethical conduct, and uncompromising integrity assures an impeccable reputation as the leader within our profession. … IPM’s values-driven, self-motivated, and highly skilled “family members” are our most important assets and the source of our differentiation. … It is the Company’s intent to maximize job security and to involve all employees in achieving this goal. … IPM’s Mission is honored each time a client’s expectations are exceeded, each time an employee achieves his or her dreams, each time IPM earns an employee’s loyalty, each time a worthy cause benefits from our efforts, and each time the Company positively influences our society and the world in which we live. The full M&B is available on site (AOS). IPM’s Vision IPM will be recognized as one of the most prestigious consulting firms in North America and renowned for providing exceptional leadership to transform strategies and solutions to sustainable results. IPM will realize profitable growth...to our centennial and beyond. IPM will be synonymous with “the best,” exemplified by excellence, ethical leadership, community involvement, and the highest commitment to our family members. IPM Mission, Vision, Values, & Character Elements Mission:
Our essential purpose is to provide exceptional leadership to transform strategies and solutions to sustainable results . IPM will be recognized as one of the most prestigious consulting firms in North America and renowned for providing exceptional leadership to transform strategies and solutions to sustainable results. Honesty, integrity, caring, respect, humility, responsibility, excellence, and spirituality . Diligence, enthusiasm, fairness, honesty, integrity, loyalty, resilience, sense of humor, trust, and work ethic.
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Figure P.1-2 IPM Mission, Vision, Values, & Character Elements IPM believes that if the Company focuses on sustaining an impeccable reputation, growth will inevitably follow. The Company defines Vision Priorities (VP) to ensure a deeper understanding of the Vision’s key components: Forever Relevant, Reputation & Recognition, Financial Strength, Affinity, Aspiration, and Societal Impact , which were refined and clarified as part of the most recent Business Planning Process (BPP). IPM’s Core Competencies IPM’s area of greatest expertise is project leadership, which requires the core competencies of applying process, planning, and execution, and it takes discipline to deliver all three.
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1% part-time and 99% full-time
Figure P.1-3 Workforce Profile While IPM has employed PMCs since our inception, the composition of our workforce has evolved over time due to the continued assessment of market needs, the consulting industry, and opportunities. All client-facing employees have minimally completed an undergraduate curriculum. Corporate Services, which includes Human Resources (HR), Finance, Communication and Creative Services (CCS), Knowledge and Process Management (KPM), Information Technology (IT),
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