Professionalism in the Workplace 1 Acquiring Talent, Delivering Excellence.

Professionals Trustworthy Competent Respectful Act with Integrity Considerate Empathetic Courteous Dependable Cooperative Committed 2

Quality and characteristics of a professional Approachable Capable of being approached; accessible Friendly Easy to meet or converse or do business with Have a positive attitude, including good posture, a smile on your face, and complement people. 3

Trustworthy A person can prove their trustworthiness by fulfilling an assigned responsibility Worthy of confidence : dependable “Trust is the highest form of human motivation.” 4 Quality and characteristics of a professional

Supportive The act of supporting To give aid or encouragement to a person or cause A person who or thing that furnishes aid 5 Quality and characteristics of a professional

Respectful -You can model respect by practicing the following behavior's: try to understand the other person's point of view accept values and opinions that are different from your own identify your own feelings before you share your concerns with another person do not blame, threaten or name call even if you are angry or hurt report abuse, discrimination or harassment 6 Quality and characteristics of a professional

Accountable Ownership. to be accountable  is to be liable. If I don't understand something, I seek out information. I welcome feedback. When I make a mistake, I admit it. I am proactive, often taking the initiative. I analyze my activities and ask, "What more can I do?“ I model accountability for the people I work with and supervise. 7 Quality and characteristics of a professional