[ Four Standards ]

Standards allow us to set expectations. A standard gives us criteria for a basis to make a judgement.  There is a model or a pattern, for repeatable outcomes.  With expectations set, and agreed to, we can have confidence in the reliability of the results.

Standards are relevant in our personal and our professional lives.  Minimum standards are applicable in the right context.  Other times it’s reasonable to strive for higher standards. 

A minimum professional standard is called competence.  Higher professional standards build a career.  Minimum personal standards are basic societal behaviour expectations.  High personal standards represent ethical and principled behaviour.