The document discusses the key aspects of professionalism, including seven core values - accountability, altruism, compassion, excellence, integrity, professional duty, and social responsibility. It also lists some tips for developing professionalism, such as making a good first impression, listening to others, seeking mentors, and learning business etiquette. Overall, the document provides a definition of professionalism and its importance for employees and workplaces.

1. Professionalism Compiled By: Mangesh D. Bhujbal

2. What is Professionalism? Are you Professional? Agenda

3. Before that let’s start with Profession…

4. What we mean by professionalism?

5. Pitfalls in professionalism

6. What Companies Want From An Employee?

7. Positive Attitude toward Work Proficiency in Field of Study Communication Skills (oral & written) Interpersonal Skills Confidence What Companies Want From An Employee?

8. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills Flexibility Self-motivation Leadership Teamwork What Companies Want From An Employee?

9. Seven core values that comprise professionalism

10. Accountability Accountability is active acceptance of the responsibility for the obligations. Seven core values that comprise professionalism

11. Altruism Altruism is the primary regard for or devotion to the interest of clients. Seven core values that comprise professionalism

12. Compassion/Caring Compassion is the desire to identify with or sense something of another’s experience, a precursor of caring. Caring is the concern, empathy, and consideration for the needs and values of others. Seven core values that comprise professionalism

13. Excellence Excellence is practice that consistently uses current knowledge and theory while understanding personal limits, integrates judgment, and works toward development of new knowledge. Seven core values that comprise professionalism

14. Integrity Integrity is the possession of and steadfast adherence to high ethical principles or professional standards. Seven core values that comprise professionalism

15. Professional Duty Professional duty is the commitment to meeting one’s obligations to serve the profession. Seven core values that comprise professionalism

16. Social Responsibility Social responsibility is the promotion of a mutual trust between the profession and the larger public that necessitates responding to societal needs. Seven core values that comprise professionalism

17. Small test, if you think that you are a “professional” ask the following questions to yourself: Do you live up to your commitments? How do you behave with others; your sub-ordinates, peers; seniors; friends; internal or external customers? What's your integrity level? Do you truly have all the skills required to be successful at your job? Does you and your place, work place or house, is properly organized? True answers to all above mentioned questions would let you know, if you are a “professional” or not. Test

18. Tips for approaching towards Professionalism

19. 1st Impressions are SIGNIFICANT How long does it take to get a first impression of someone? SECONDS Tips

20. Listen to and respect others “ God gave you two ears and one mouth. Use them proportionately!” -- Anonymous Tips

21. Seek a mentor in the workplace Tips

22. First do it, and then expect to be done. Tips

23. Don’t overreact Don’t become defensive or sarcastic if you feel targeted. Tips

24. Take time to build trust and develop working relationships. Tips

25. Learn the organization structure, understand business and personal needs, and learn to build consensus before trying to push your own agenda. Tips

26. Learn and follow Business Etiquette Email Telephone Cell Phones Tips

27. Possible Failure So What It isn’t the end of the world. Give it your best shot!! Tips

28. Share Your Experience !!

29. Conclusion: Professionalism is not a punishment, it is not an attempt to restrict your freedom but it is a discipline.

30. Thank You 