Professionalism At Work
Basic Rules of Professionalism!!
It seems that today the rule is to break all the rules!
Unfortunately, when it
comes to how we treat one another, some people don't even know the
rules. This
can lead to challenges, disappointments, miscommunication &
finally disturbs
interpersonal relationships.
Let us understand the basic rules of professionalism
The first Basic Rule: - Respect
We all want respect, no matter what age we are or for what we can
contribute.
The more mature worker may feel that the years they have put in
have earned
them respect, while the younger worker feels their skills &
newly acquired
education earn them respect. Both are right. The challenge is not
to think which
one is better than the other & who deserves more respect. The
key is to know
that each person deserves respect.
Respect Improvements Tips: -
Call people by their first name when meeting them for the first
time otherwise
address everyone formally until they ask you to use their first
name. Do this with
everyone you meet. It's a sign of respect & it's ageless.
You must make people feel valued. The best way to do this is to
give credit to
people whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Be the first to extend your hand for a handshake & look into
the person eyes. A
firm handshake conveys the message, "Welcome! I'm open to
engage in
conversation with you!" If you have a weak handshake,
immediately improve it.
Say "Please" and "Thank you"! This little
courtesy is vital to show respect & make
people understand you are aware of what they can & have done.
When a person
forgets as simple as a "please" or "thank you";
it shows lack of concern for others
which is disrespectful & humiliating. A boss always gets /
losses respect with the
way & tone he /
she convey these 2 words.