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                                    IAAP Mission, Objectives, Purpose, Vision and Core Values 
                                    The IAAP mission is to be the acknowledged, recognized leader of administrative professionals and to
                                    enhance their individual and collective value, image, competence and influence.                         
                                    
                                    IAAP's purpose is to provide information, education, and training and to set standards of excellence
                                    recognized by the business community on a global perspective.  
                                    IAAP's objectives are to elevate the standards of all administrative professionals and to promote their
                                    working relationships with management through continuing education, authorized programs, and publications. 
                                    IAAP's vision is to inspire and equip all administrative professionals to attain excellence.  IAAP’s core values,
                                    defined as a set of guiding principles or tenets that define what the organization stands for, include:  
                                    
                                    Integrity: Trust for each other in all relationships, including those with other members, staff, employers,
                                    vendors, leaders, mentors and sponsors. 
                                    Encouragement: Offer inspiration
                                    for administrative professionals to fulfill their potential and advance their careers. 
                                    Leadership: Members serve
                                    as positive ambassadors and role models for both the profession and association; leadership development is a key purpose of
                                    IAAP. 
                                    Loyalty: Loyalty to the profession,
                                    to employers, and to IAAP is a characteristic of true professionals and is highly valued in business. 
                                    Professionalism: A commitment
                                    to excellence, both individually and collectively, is a hallmark of IAAP. 
                                    Relevance: To assure that
                                    IAAP continues to offer worthwhile programs and services—and meet members’ evolving needs. 
                                    Pride: Pride in our chosen
                                    career field and membership in IAAP. 
                                    Connection: IAAP offers invaluable
                                    opportunities to develop long-term friend-ships, to share information and build camaraderie among professionals. 
                                    Individual Importance: Each
                                    member is an important individual contributor and asset to the organization. 
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