Join a global community of people on a journey to how value systems can change the world.

Discover the power of formal axiology and connect with a network of thinkers, practitioners, and leaders dedicated to making an impact in their organizations, businesses, homes, and communities. By becoming a member, you join a private network of thinkers, practitioners, and leaders exploring the practical and theoretical applications of value theory.

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For Business Leaders and Applied Thinkers

  • Learn how to integrate formal axiology into your leadership strategies to enhance team performance, improve ethical decision-making, and foster a values-driven culture in your organization.

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  • Utilize actionable templates, frameworks, and case studies to apply Hartman’s principles directly to business challenges such as talent retention, strategic planning, and organizational development.

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  • Access resources that guide you through applying value science to your personal journey, helping you become a more thoughtful, effective, and ethical leader.

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  • Connect with global business leaders, HR professionals, and consultants to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build meaningful professional relationships.

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For Coaches, Consultants, and ASPs

  • Learn how to effectively use and teach the Hartman Value Profile (HVP) and its derivatives to unlock deeper insights for your clients and drive measurable results.

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  • Display your RSHI Membership Badge as a member. If you’re an ASP, utilize your Directory Profile to connecting you with organizations and individuals seeking Hartman Value Profile and Consulting services.

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  • Gain access to quarterly seminars, Hartman Happy Hour presentations, and curated resources to deepen your expertise and keep your practice at the cutting edge.

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  • Present your work at the annual conference, share your success stories with peers by submitting articles, and participate in research projects advancing formal axiology in practice.

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For Theorists and Modern Ethicists

  • Access Hartman’s unpublished writings and discover how his work continues to influence modern ethics and philosophy.

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  • Participate in community discussions, quarterly seminars, and exclusive events designed for academic and philosophical exploration of value theory.

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  • Connect with academics, students, and philosophers worldwide to share ideas, collaborate on research, and inspire new ways of thinking.

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Membership Types

Professional
$150 USD Annual Membership

For business leaders, applied thinkers, modern ethicists, and those using the Hartman Value Profile and the theory of formal axiology in any aspect of work or practice.

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Academic
$100 USD Annual Membership

For full-time professors or instructors and students currently teaching at city, state, and private colleges and universities with a valid .edu email address.

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Axiological Service Provider
$500 USD Annual Membership

For professionals using the HVP in their consulting practice and want additional opportunities to grow their business. Includes a public listing in the ASP Directory.

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Axiological Service Developer*
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For organizations who train other consultants, and support those consultants with published or proprietary scoring, interpretations, and outputs of the Hartman Value Profile or its Parallel Forms or Derivatives.

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All memberships are tax deductible.

RSHI is committed to global inclusivity. To ensure membership is accessible worldwide, we offer tiered membership fees based on purchasing power parity. If you’d like to discuss your eligibility, please contact us at membership@hartmaninstitute.org.

*Please Note: The Hartman Institute itself does not interpret the Hartman Value Profile or endorse any interpretations of it provided by Consultants and Distributors. The Institute also does not approve or endorse any alternative, parallel form, or derivative thereof. All Axiological Service Providers and Developers assume full responsibility for all interpretations and other materials that they provide to their clients. They should never promote their own products, instruments, interpretations, and systems as officially endorsed by the Hartman Institute or as coming directly from Robert S. Hartman himself. For more, please review our Code of Ethics.

Are you ready to become an Axiological Service Provider?

If you are currently a Professional Member and you meet requirements, consider upgrading your membership and you'll be included in our ASP Directory. To become a Axiological Service Provider you must fulfill the following conditions.

  1. You must be a dues-paying member of the Robert S. Hartman Institute

  2. You must file a signed copy of our Code of Ethics with the Hartman Institute’s President.

  3. You must provide a complete profile to be listed in the ASP Directory

  4. You must renew your membership each year to maintain your listing in the ASP Directory

If you have any questions, please contact: info@hartmaninstitute.org

Additional Member Benefits

  • Be featured in the ASP Directory with your logo, business details, and services.

  • Digital promotion of your directory listing on social media and newsletter (once per year).

  • Opportunity to submit featured articles to the Hartman Institute site to build thought-leadership credibility.

  • Opportunities to present at Hartman Institute events like Hartman Happy Hour.

  • Access marketing materials and resources to explain the HVP to clients (New in 2025!)