Maintaining Professionalism in the Workplace By Dr. Donald Sonn

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Maintaining Professionalism in the Workplace By
Dr. Donald Sonn
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Donald Sonn is a former Chief of Surgery at
Cooley Dickinson Hospital who saw the
practicality of using business management tips to
run an effective hospital. To keep your image
and standing as a knowledgeable and reliable team
member, it is important to maintain
professionalism. Being a professional encompasses
a lot of things, from how you conduct yourself to
the attire you wear. The following are a few
reminders on how keep your professionalism in the
office.
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Attire

• When it comes to communicating professional
  through dressing, modesty is the name of the
  game. It helps if you understand the
  organizational culture regarding dressing and
  what passes as acceptable. Still, it helps if
  your attire is always neat, clean and maintains
  respect for the people around you.

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Time Management

• A professional is able to keep time on any
  appointment, deadline or task required of them.
  Thanks to technology, a calendar app on your
  smartphone can help you keep track of the
  important tasks and keep schedule. Also, organize
  your workspace so you dont have to spend a lot
  of time searching for items you require for
  effective functioning.

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Show Confidence, and Competence

• Not to be confused with being arrogant, showing
  competence essentially means being able to
  display the skills and knowledge that you are
  capable of. Show that you can do what you were
  hired to do in a confident manner.

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Respect Everyone

• Everyone around you deserves to be treated with
  respect, from those in the C-level suites to the
  stranger in the elevator. Respect is crucial to
  understanding and effective communication.

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Keep Private Matters Private

• Whatever goes on at home or in your private
  sphere of life has no place in the office. Also,
  refrain from using company time (or resources) to
  tackle personal issues.

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Thank You