Business Etiquette Difference Between School and Business

Business Etiquette

Difference Between School and Business

School

• Individual
• Tests
• Quantified
• Customer
• Objective
• Written
• Senior

Business

• Teamwork
• Relationships
• Subjective
• Employee
• Judgments
• Verbal
• 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 best
• Honesty & Integrity: Reputation is important. Don’t steal time. Demonstrate integrity. Keep confidences

• Work Hours: Adjust your hours around others. Watch attendance and absences
• Deadlines are very important. Make all meetings and appointments

Develop Good Work Habits

• Neatness: Many advantages of looking neat
• Workloads: Develop an eager and willing attitude. Don’t be a complainer. Offer your assistance to others

• Volunteer for projects. Guard against over-promising
• Breaks and Lunches.
• Be aware of customs and reputation

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

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