This presentation indicates towards the set of skill required to become a good professional in any field. It also differs between professional behavior and unprofessional behavior. Professionalism plays a significant role in development of career of a professional.

1. Professsionalism
Made by: Lokesh Rathi

2. What is Professionalism?
Professionalism is a determined effort by everyone in the
workplace.

3. Characteristics to Professionalism
 Punctuality and Attendance
 Communication
 Attitude
 Presentation and Appearance
 Competence and Initiative
 Respect
 Honesty and Intigrity

4.  Punctuality and Attendance
“Arriving late is the way of saying
that your own time is more valuable
than time of a person who waited for
you”

5. Communication
“No matter what job you have,
your success will be determined
5% by your academic
credentials, 15% by your
professional experience, and
80% by your communication
skills”

6. Attitude
Attitude is a little thing that
makes a difference

7. Presentation and Appearance
It is a reflection of
company or organization
you work for

8. Competence and Initiative

9. Competence
“Competence is what
a person knows”

10. Initiative
“Initiative is doing
right thing without
being told”

11. Respect
“Respect is a foundation of
corporate success with
managers, coworkers and
customers”

12. Honesty and Integrity
“Honesty and Integrity are
most important assets for any
professional”

13. Professionalism is judged by:
 Unwritten Rules
 Code of Conduct
 Culture
 Expectations and Standards
 Personal Values

14. How are you
judged as
professional?
Your Communication
Your Image
Your Competence
Your Demeanor
Your Attitude

15. Unprofessional Behavior
 Verbal threats of violence
 Arguing in front of clients and families
 Insults, verbal comments or criticism intended to berate others
 Verbal outbursts
 Conduct that could be characterized as harassment or discrimination

16. Important Suggestion
“Keep personal issues out
of professional life”