The mission, vision and values statements

The ICM's Mission
The Institute Credit Management (ICM) promotes excellence in credit management and raises awareness of its vital role in business and the community.

The ICM's Vision
To empower the credit profession by:
  • being the centre of expertise for credit management.
  • gaining universal recognition that sound credit management keeps business in business.
  • maintaining relevant and up-to-date qualifications and occupational standards.
  • being recognised and respected as its voice.
  • supporting the career development of all people who work in credit management.
  • improving skills and standards through a growing membership.
  • continuously improving our products and services and being the first-choice provider.
  • promoting credit management through local, national and international networks.
The ICM's Values
The ICM is:
Listening
by being participative/collaborative, having Member and customer focus and enjoying what we do.
Effective
by maximising opportunities, using resources to best effect, and working as an integrated team.
Professional
by taking ownership, delivering on promises, and displaying honesty and integrity.
Progressive
by challenging the status quo, and seeking continual improvement and innovation.
People
supporting, recognising and rewarding the contribution made by others, and being considerate.

CREDIT where credit's due

21 February 2012 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk have published their monthly 'tip' for small businesses to better mana...
20 February 2012 Philip King, Chief Executive of ICM will be speaking at the ICTF (Association of International Credit and Trade Finance Professionals) Symposium which is to be held in Paris on...
10 February 2012  The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has delivered a critical response to the Insolvency Service Consultation Paper on reforming the bankruptcy and compulsory winding...
27 January 2012 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has completed a strategic review of recruitment services provided by the ICM to its members, as part of a much wider restructure of the ICM's ...
27 January 2012 "Two years to go nowhere," is how Philip King, Chief Executive of the Institute of Credit Management, has greeted today's announcement from the Government that it will not b...
19 January 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk have published their monthly 'tip' for small businesses to better manage thei...
10 January 2012 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) is pleased to announce the renewal of its successful corporate partnership with solicitors Brethertons for 2012. ...
21 December 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has given a cautious welcome to the letter from Ed Davey (Minister for Employment Relations, Consumers and Postal Affairs) in response to con...
ICM Supports Industry Drive to Tackle Late Payment
14 December 2011 Philip King, Chief Executive of the Institute of Credit Management, spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live's Wake Up To Money programme and is also mentioned on the BBC Business News website. T...
14th December 2011 The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) and the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk have published their monthly 'tip' for small businesses to better manage t...

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