- Although a small business and as appropriate, we adopt the Australia Stock Exchange (ASX) principles of corporate governance
Laying solid foundations for management and oversight
Ad Meliorem is a small for-profit professional business
Ad Meliorem offers services globally associated with Data Analytics, Leadership Development, Mentorship, Reputational Risk and Gender Balance
Ad Meliorem Managing Director’s role is to execute operations and services, conduct business development, sales, and legal compliance
Ad Meliorem adopts and follows the International Labour Organization declaration on fundamental principles and rights at work
Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining
The elimination of all forms of force or compulsory labour
The effective abolition of child labour
The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation
Instil a culture of acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly
Ad Meliorem’s code of ethics is based on virtue ethics, please see Ad Meliorem code of ethics
Make timely and balance disclosure
Ad Meliorem complies with the Australian Tax Office regulatory framework for small businesses and any other compliance as specified by Australian Federal Government and Queensland Government
Ad Meliorem disclosures are transparent and comprehensive
Recognize and manage risk
Ad Meliorem follows the COSO Risk Management Framework. We are aware and acknowledge the risks associated with a small business and the risks associated with our operations. Furthermore, Ad Meliorem thoroughly understands and acknowledges both codes of conduct and ethics
- Ad Meliorem operating model is mostly virtual with F2F engagement as per requirements from the client and the project
Within a virtual setup Ad Meliorem environmental conduct is reflected through:
Lesser utilization of motor vehicles
Lesser utilization of airplanes
Lesser utilization of paper through production of online reports, presentations, conference settings
Marketing and advertising through virtual platforms instead of printing materials
- Ad Meliorem’s key values are respect, commitment, caring, accountability and discretion
In relation to respect
Staff members do not discuss the individual but the behaviour, process or policy
Staff members do not swear
Follows the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Professional and proud presentation
Any lawful job is important
Any individual background is important and to be cherished.
In relation to commitment
Staff members are committed to complete any project with
highest possible quality
a clear positive impact to client’s business bottom line
Staff are committed to client’s staff members and their well-being
In relation to caring
Any project small, medium, large is important for Ad Meliorem
Any corporation small, medium, large is important for Ad Meliorem
Caring for any individual well-being
In relation to accountability
Services and products are a result of thorough experience, knowledge and expertise on the various offerings, we are fully responsible for content design and delivery
If any client requires services that we do not offer, we will recommend a different service provider and not commit to that request
Full accountability for behaviour at clients premises or virtual engagement
In relation to discretion
Services towards any client or project are executed and managed with scrupulous confidentiality
Management of confidentiality is through non-disclosure statements
Even if the client confirms that information is not confidential for Ad Meliorem it is confidential, unless required by law or specified at contract or in writing by the corporation
Ad Meliorem do not judge an individual or project based on appearance
- Ad meliorem encourages a climate of trustworthiness and assertive communication
In relation to trustworthiness
Ad Meliorem is honest
Ad Meliorem is reliable, our commitment to your business is anytime, anywhere
Ad Meliorem contractual relationship is honoured with greatest respect and full commitment
Ad Meliorem will not give away your confidentiality or confidential information
In relation to communication
In an effort to develop credibility, creativity, and leadership, Ad Meliorem encourages constructive communication. However, Ad Meliorem is always searching for a mutual understanding
Ad Meliorem encourages assertive communication at any interaction. Ad Meliorem’s assertiveness is based on high quality listening, empathy, and respect
Because of the services Ad Meliorem provides, truth to power is our communication standard
Ad Meliorem communication is equal to anyone regardless of social status or place at the organization
Ad Meliorem communication is not judgmental
- As the following emotions (i.e., anger, anxiety and joy) may regularly appear within the operations, specific guidelines for each such emotion are provided
Anger: relates to a sense of lack of respect or attention that develops painful feelings
Examples
Client is upset with service provided inadequately
An argument went out of context
A client is concerned about confidentiality been broken
Guidelines summary
If the situation is about an argument out of context, Ad Meliorem will aim to refocus the conversation, or provide a break
Accountability for our actions
Appropriately following through with caring and commitment
Anxiety: relates to an uncertain threat
Examples
A particular project is to ambiguous
Uncertainty related to breaking confidentiality
Guidelines summary
Request permission to ask questions
If permission is provided, ask as many questions as possible to provide clarity
If permission is not provided, work with that ambiguity but insert the project into the risk register
Confirm with client what is confidential or not
Joy, relates to the understanding that realization of a goal was completed successfully
Examples
Successfully completed a project
Successfully winning an argument
Guidelines Summary
Focusing on how the success has positively impacted the client’s and Ad Meliorem’s business bottom line
Focusing on how the argument topic is specifically helpful for the client
- For the successful application of Ad Meliorem’s operating model the next personality traits are essential:
A practical and effective implementing approach for any project
Flexibility with staff, corporate client and the project
Ability to handle rejection with professionality
Any project requires give and take, Ad Meliorem appreciates feedback to improve projects or services
Focused and determined to successfully complete the project