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Workplace Essentials

Business Etiquette (preview)


Description

This course examines the basics, most importantly to be considerate of others, dress/appearance, the workplace versus social situations, business meetings, proper introductions and "the handshake", conversation skills/small talk, cultural differences affecting international business opportunities, dealing with interruptions, and proper business email and telephone etiquette. Have you ever been in a situation where:


  • You met someone important and had no idea what to say or do?

  • You spilled soup all over yourself at an important business event?

  • You showed up at an important meeting under or overdressed?


Let"s face it: we"ve all had those embarrassing etiquette gaffes. Our Business Etiquette workshop will help your participants look and sound their best no matter what the situation.

 

Business Etiquette


Business Etiquette Course Outline:


 


Module One: Getting Started

  • Workshop Objectives


Module Two: Understanding Etiquette

  • Etiquette Defined

  • The Importance of Business Etiquette


Module Three: Networking for Success

  • Creating an Effective Introduction

  • Making a Great First Impression

  • Minimizing Nervousness

  • Using Business Cards Effectively

  • Remembering Names


Module Four: The Meet and Greet

  • The Three-Step Process

  • The Four Levels of Conversation


Module Five: The Dining in Style

  • Understanding Your Place Setting

  • Using Your Napkin

  • Eating Your Meal

  • Sticky Situations and Possible Solutions


Module Six: Eating Out

  • Ordering in a Restaurant

  • About Alcoholic Beverages

  • Paying the Bill

  • Tipping




Module Seven: Business Email Etiquette

  • Addressing Your Message

  • Grammar and Acronyms

  • Top 5 Technology Tips


Module Eight: Telephone Etiquette

  • Developing an Appropriate Greeting

  • Dealing with Voicemail

  • Cell phone Do's and Don'ts


Module Nine: The Written Letter

  • Thank You Notes

  • Formal Letters

  • Informal Letters


Module Ten: Dressing for Success

  • The Meaning of Colors

  • Interpreting Common Dress Codes

  • Deciding What to Wear


Module Eleven: International Etiquette

  • General Rules

  • Important Points

  • Preparation Tips






Content
  • Business Etiquette
  • Pre-Assignment
  • What Now :)
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
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