
Lesson 1: Why Etiquette? explores:
- Why etiquette matters in business today
- Bruno Story: It's not IF you do something, it's HOW you do it that matters
- Two concepts of "The How Matters" and "Other People's Perspectives" that drive all etiquette
- The 3 Goals and how they can help toward building better relationships at work
- An example problem illustrating how to use the 3 Goals
Lesson 2: What Is Etiquette? explores:
- A deeper understanding of what etiquette is
- The difference between etiquette and manners
- The 3 Principles that govern all etiquette: Consideration, Respect & Honesty
- The Five-Step Method for Solving Problems
Lesson 3: Communication - The Four P's explores:
- The Four P's - Public or Private, Proofread, Pronunciation, Patience
- The Bulletin Board Rule
- Examples of The Four P's illustrating why they matter
Lesson 4: Written Communications explores:
- Why written communications can cause problems
- The who, what, where, when rule
- The importance of tone
- When to use written communications versus verbal communications
- Seven tips for good written communications (focus on emails): The "To" Field, The "Subject" Field, ALL CAPS Emoticons & Text Speak, Formality, Salutations & Closings, BCC, Reply & Reply ALL
Lesson 5: Verbal Communications explores:
- The importance of answering the phone well, what makes for a good answer greeting, loud phone voices, excusing yourself to take a call, and when to send a call to voicemail
- 6 Office Phone Tips
- Conference calls
- 3 Speakerphone Tips
- Cell & Smartphones
- Personal calls at work
Lesson 6: The Workplace explores:
- Five general office manners explored through sample problems - Saying hello upon arriving at work, giving privacy when needed, interrupting in an open office environment, multi-tasking without being rude, and being late
- 3 Fireable Offenses
- Grooming at work
- 3 Workplace guidelines
Lesson 7: Meetings explores:
- Why your behavior during meetings can make or break your career.
- Sample problem - What to do when a colleague isn't paying attention during a meeting.
- Sample problem - What to do when you're leading a meeting/presentation and someone is asking overbearing questions or making difficult comments.
- 7 Guidelines for Meetings
- The 2 Block Rule
Lesson 8: Enhancing Your Image explores:
- Why your image matters in business
- What your image is comprised of: Appearance, Actions & Words
- Appearance - from grooming to the clothing you choose no matter what industry you're in you will want to think about how your appearance is affecting your work relationships.
- Actions - how posture, eye contact, nervous habits, fidgeting and even gum chewing can all affect how others perceive you at work.
- Words - it's not just the individual words we use, but HOW we use them that help or hinder the impression others have of us in the business world. Qualities of voice: Tone, speed and accents/pronunciation all contribute to how well we are understood and received by others.
- Tips for being a good listener
- Sample problem - A last minute meeting request from a client leaves you inappropriately dressed for the meeting. What's your best option in the moment and for the future?
- Company dress codes
Lesson 9: Social Networking explores:
- 3 Tips for Business Social Networking
- 5 General Social Networking Tips
- Sample problems and specific tips for LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter
- Tips for how to review your online image
Lesson 10: Business Social explores:
- Why business social skills and events matter
- Invitations and R.S.V.P.s
- 4 Steps for Introductions and who to introduce to whom
- How to handle forgetting someone's name
- 5 Tips for Small Talk
- Sample problem - How to handle it when you hear a colleague throw a team member under the bus when speaking with a client
- 5 Tips for Business Social Situations
- When and how to write a thank-you note and what method you should use to send it
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