Communicating with Professionalism and Etiquette

Course details

Communicating with Professionalism and Etiquette

Organizations rely on proper communications to build strong relationships among employees and develop their customer base. Those who excel in professional environments understand the difference proper communication etiquette makes in demonstrating professionalism and competence. Following the accepted norms and behaviors of communicating in the workplace can help you to ensure that your messages are conveyed as you intended. Observing norms enables you to build and nurture your relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors. This course strengthens your ability to communicate in a professional manner. It walks you through the etiquette of speaking to others in person, as well as on the phone. It then explores the often neglected common rules of written communication, particularly with regard to e-mail. And it considers appropriate ways of communicating using online chat, the best way to conduct yourself during conference calls, and how to set up and use voicemail effectively.

• identify how to communicate professionally in person
• determine whether communication etiquette for e-mail has been observed in a business setting
• identify general tips for writing with professionalism and etiquette
• determine if etiquette has been observed during a professional telephone call
• identify etiquette for communicating using online chat, voicemail, and conference calls