Our vision
We believe greater understanding
between individuals improves their quality of life. Our aim
is to increase understanding by helping people communicate more effectively, especially
through broadcast media and in the work place.
Our guiding principle
We regard the client organisation's
requirements and interests as paramount at all times.
Our code of professional practice
1) We will only accept work that
complies with our vision, is in
the scope of our professional experience, and in which
the client can be served effectively.
2) We will agree formally with the client
the scope, nature and deliverables of the services to
be provided and the basis on which we will be paid.
This will be agreed before we start the work. Any subsequent
revisions will be subject to prior discussion and agreement
with the client.
3) We will subcontract work only with
the prior agreement of the client, and, except where
otherwise agreed, will remain responsible for the performance
of the work.
4) We will hold all information concerning
the affairs of clients in the strictest confidence and
will not disclose any information obtained during the
course of assignments.
5) We will not use any confidential information
about a client's affairs, elicited during the course
of an assignment, for personal benefit or for the benefit
of others outside the client organisation.
6) We will not invite or encourage anyone
working for or with the client to consider alternative
employment, unless it is the purpose of the assignment.
7) We will make certain that advice,
solutions and recommendations are based on thorough,
impartial consideration and analysis of all available
facts and relevant experience and are realistic, practicable
and clearly understood by the client.
8) We will ensure that the client is
kept fully informed about the progress of the assignment.
9) We will act with courtesy and consideration
toward the individuals contacted in the course of undertaking
assignments.
10) We shall avoid any action or situation
inconsistent with our professional obligations or which
in any way might be seen to impair our integrity. In
formulating advice and recommendations we will be guided
solely by the Vision of David Thomas Media and our objective
view of the client's best interests.
11) We will disclose at the earliest opportunity
any special relationships, circumstances or business
interests which might influence or impair, or could
be seen by the client or others to influence or impair,
our judgement or objectivity on a particular assignment.
12) We will disclose all relevant personal,
financial or other business interests which could not
be inferred from the publicised description of our work,
and which could result in a conflict of interest.
13) We will not serve a client under circumstances
which are inconsistent with our professional obligations
or which in any way might be seen to impair our integrity.
14) We will not accept discounts, hospitality,
commissions or gifts as an inducement to show favour
to anyone. We will not attempt to obtain advantage by
giving financial inducement to clients or their staff.
15) We will advise the client of any significant
reservations we may have about the client's expectation
of benefits from an engagement.
16) We will not indicate any short-term
benefits at the expense of the long-term welfare of
the client without advising the client of the implications.