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Business Etiquette

Difference Between School and Business

School Business

Individual Teamwork
Tests Relationships
Quantified Subjective
Customer Employee
Objective Judgments
Written Verbal
Senior Trainee
Most Important Skill

How to read people.

Become a people watcher


Be a good listener
Predict what you think they’re
going to do
Most Important Skill

Create Positive Relationships

Find out what people want and help them get it


Be alert to people’s interests and hobbies
Most Important Skill

 Use Positive Relationships to Achieve


Your Goals

Once you establish a relationship


never abuse them. Thank them!
Be aware of another’s position, what
they can and can not do, relationships
with others, and ethics of the
situation
Develop Good Work Habits

Competition: Be the Work Hours: Adjust


best your hours around
Honesty & Integrity: others. Watch
Reputation is attendance and
important. Don’t steal absences
time. Demonstrate Deadlines are very
integrity. Keep important. Make all
confidences meetings and
appointments
Develop Good Work Habits

Neatness: Many Volunteer for projects.


advantages of looking Guard against over-
neat promising
Workloads: Develop Breaks and Lunches.
an eager and willing Be aware of customs
attitude. Don’t be a and reputation
complainer. Offer your
assistance to others
Develop Good Work Habits

Perception is Reality: What does your boss and


others think of you?
Getting your money’s worth: That’s what the
company wants
New Skills are Important

Organization: Calendars,
files, and lists
Calendar: Don’t over book,
give yourself travel time
Filing System: Dept. filing
system and develop a tickle
file
New Skills are Important

Boss Communication List:


Tasks and achievements
Criticism: Accepting: How to
accept it, admit it, thank
them, and demonstrate
change
New Skills are Important

Criticism: Giving
Have a plan, make it
positive, and adjust your
criticism
Give Compliments
Acknowledge Others: Learn
names & be friendly
Learn the Desirable Traits

Positive Attitude: Develop a


positive attitude and create a
positive image
General Knowledge: Stay
current in your field
Control your Anger
Learn the Desirable Traits

Patience
Conforming: Adjust to
image & value of
company
Humor: Using or
developing a sense of
humor helps you
enjoy business and
encourages others to
like you
Your Boss

Learn & accept the


importance of your
boss
Your boss’s success
depends on you!
Learn what your boss
expects from you:
habits, skills, traits
Your Boss

No surprises!
Communicate!
Demonstrate loyalty
Keep confidences
Remember your boss
is human
Use your boss as a
mentor
Your Boss

If you disagree with your


boss:
Seek experienced outside
advice.
Discuss privately with
boss.
Remember your boss
makes the final decision.
Your Boss’s Managing Style

Identify your Boss’s


style
Identify your Boss’s
Preference
Identify your
management style
Your Boss’s Managing Style

Managing Styles are:


Fear/Intimidation
Logic/Reasoning
Emotion/Instinct
Expertise/technical
knowledge
Organizational Charts

Organizational Charts Personal Relationship


Expectations within Charts
groups: senior Predict promotions
managers,
secretaries, middle
managers,
colleagues, technical
personnel
Take Advantage of High Visibility
Situations

 Attend Business Lunches


 Practice Public Speaking
 Social and Business Events: Practice the 5 rules
1) Always attend
2) Maintain professional image
3) Use good manners
4) Limited alcohol
5) Mingle
 Make contacts to start develop positive relationships
and present a professional business image
Teamwork

You will be part of


multi-level teams
There is team
dependency. Don’t
overlook deadlines
Some members over
control their territories
Learn your role in
decision making
Use Effective Communication Skills

Verbal
Influence others
Telephone
Written
Say it before you
write it
Short, Sweet & to the
Point
Company Format
Use Effective Communication Skills

Use the Least Formal


Rule
The Cool Down Rule
Computer use: watch
the e-mail and
internet
Making Mistakes Positive

Establish Preventive Admit it &


Procedures Recommend
Analyze Mistakes Solutions
Maximize Effort
Change Preventive
Procedures
Communicate to
Management
The Ideal Business Image
 Components of  Selecting Your
Business Image Professional Image

Wardrobe Know the dress rules


Accessories Know what is
Grooming appropriate
Imagining Success What is the company
“uniform”?
Fundamental Techniques
in Handling People

Don't criticize, condemn or complain


Give honest and sincere appreciation
Arouse in the other person an eager want
Be a Leader: How to Change People Without
Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment

 Begin with praise and honest appreciation


 Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly
 Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person
 Ask questions instead of giving direct orders
 Let the other person save face
 Praise the slightest improvement and praise every
improvement. Be "hearty in your approbation and lavish in your
praise."
 Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to
 Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct
 Make the other person happy about doing the thing you
suggest
All the Best 

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