What does professionalism mean to you?
Wearing a suit?
Carrying a briefcase?
A combination of attitude, appearance and manners?
The way you speak, look, act and make decisions?
10 Elements of Professionalism in the Workplace:
Appearance – dress code in your workplace? Casual Fridays?
Behavior – what is expected? Helping others?
Communication – verbally, nonverbally
Attitude expected? Positive?
Work ethic – what is this in your workplace? Being on time?
Respect – shown how? Clean language?
Integrity – means being honest?
Accountability – take responsibility? expected in what ways?
Commitment – means acting ethically?
Adaptability – expectations? Being reliable?
Here are some conditions that support Professionalism in the Workplace:
Safe to make mistakes
Safe to learn from mistakes
Opportunities to try again
Encouragement to continue developing professionalism in your role
Develop your own style of professionalism that fits into this workplace
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