Activity 1 – Professional Organizations

III. In your discussions mention at least three (3) local or regional, two (2) national, and five (5) international IT professional organizations including their brief profile.



6. Association of Information Technology Professionals:

Backgrounds:

Vision

AITP is the leading worldwide society of information technology business professionals and the community of knowledge for the current and next generation of leaders. Adopted December, 2008.

Mission

To serve our members by delivering relevant technology and leadership education, research and information on current business and technology issues, and forums for networking and collaboration. Adopted December, 2008.Core Values.

Integrity

We value professionalism and uphold the AITP Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Respect
We build an inclusive environment through mentoring, delivering on commitments, working together with trust, and enjoying the camaraderie of each other.

Innovation

We learn, share insights, and encourage our members to make a difference today and for the future.

Service

We keep current in technology, business, and academia. We contribute to the Association, IT profession, and society utilizing leadership, appropriate solutions, and sound processes.

Guiding Principles

“Character, I learned, is far more important than technical knowledge. You want people who fit in with the culture of the company.-Margot Fraser, founder, Birkenstock
Our Guiding Principles reflect AITP’s beliefs about your role as a member and the impact we want AITP to have in the IT profession.
We aspire to be better leaders, better people.
We excel through honesty.
We treat others with respect.
We demand ethical behavior of ourselves.
We encourage out of the box thinking.
We lead with confidence and inspire team members to achieve success.
We don’t let fear of change paralyze us in reaching our goals.
We are fiscally responsible.
We take ownership in everything we do.
We have fun.