1. PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WORK PLACE
PRESENTER:
JOHN MSANGI- HRO JHU CCP TZ

2. What is professionalism?
A specific style of behaviour in the work place.
This means that professionalism is demonstrated by our behaviour in the work place

3. Professionalism in the work place requires the following:
Know how and achieve expected result
Give appropriate feedback.
Respect for self and for others and their time
Positive attitude
Be friendly and a team player
Problem solving and perseverance
Willingness to learn and volunteer for new tasks

4. Important attributes of professionalism in the work place:
A good role model
Good Time Keepers
Dresses appropriately for the role
Speaks in a way which is appropriate to each different audience.
Knowledgeable about the job, organization, etc.
Team player 


5. Important attributes of professionalism in the work place: Cont.
Communicate effectively
Works well under pressure
Meets deadlines
Offer positive contributions in the official meetings
Prioritises effectively
Accountable and takes responsibility

6. Professional interaction
Respect for colleagues and tolerance.
Communication is key.
Open to the ideas and suggestions of other colleagues/supervisors
Keep personal information personal.
Positive attitude.

7. Professional interaction cont.
Etiquette:
Use communication wisely.
Start messages with formal introduction
Attention to details.
Avoid the use of emotional feelings and acronyms in official massage.
Emphasize a point by italicizing, bolding or underline your word.
Use proper punctuation and capitalization.

8. Professional Performance
Do your work to the best of your ability.
Excellence is the driving force of professionals.
Put maximum efforts in getting the task done
Professionals focus on the quality and quantity of the work.
Accountability and personal responsibility are essential.
Ethical behavior.

9. Professional behaviour
Clear-cut divide between personal life and professional life.
Respect other’s personal space.
Time keeping.
Abide by the office hours fixed by the organization.
Communicate differences of opinion respectfully and in the appropriate behaviour.

10. Professional appearance
Your clothing creates an image of you and your organisation.
Follow the dress code specified by the organization.
A dress code brings uniformity.
Do not dress provocatively
Refrain from using heavily scented perfume, or lotions that could bother co-workers

11. How is professionalism in the work place judged?
Culture of the organization.
Against expectations or standards
By the way you communicate with others in the workplace.
Job performance or conduct in general.
Be part of the solution rather than the problem.
Professionalism is in the eye of the beholder.

12. THANK YOU