Respect for Colleagues

Question 1

Tenet:

Answer 1

Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns and students of the profession.

Question 2

Guiding Principle:

Answer 2

Interpreters are expected to collaborate with colleagues to foster the delivery of
effective interpreting services. They also understand that the manner in which they relate to col-
leagues reflects upon the profession in general.

Question 3

How many parts?

Answer 3

5

Question 4

5.1

Answer 4

Maintain civility toward colleagues, interns, and students.

Question 5

5.2

Answer 5

Work cooperatively with team members through consultation before assignments regarding
logistics, providing professional and courteous assistance when asked and monitoring the
accuracy of the message while functioning in the role of the support interpreter.

Question 6

5.3

Answer 6

Approach colleagues privately to discuss and resolve breaches of ethical or professional
conduct through standard conflict resolution methods; file a formal grievance only after
such attempts have been unsuccessful or the breaches are harmful or habitual.

Question 7

5.4

Answer 7

Assist and encourage colleagues by sharing information and serving as mentors when
appropriate.

Question 8

5.5

Answer 8

Obtain the consent of colleagues before bringing an intern to an assignment.

Question 9

Illustrative Behavior - All

Answer 9

5.1
Maintain civility toward colleagues, interns, and students.
5.2
Work cooperatively with team members through consultation before assignments regarding
logistics, providing professional and courteous assistance when asked and monitoring the
accuracy of the message while functioning in the role of the support interpreter.
5.3
Approach colleagues privately to discuss and resolve breaches of ethical or professional
conduct through standard conflict resolution methods; file a formal grievance only after
such attempts have been unsuccessful or the breaches are harmful or habitual.
5.4
Assist and encourage colleagues by sharing information and serving as mentors when
appropriate.
5.5
Obtain the consent of colleagues before bringing an intern to an assignment.