Professional Etiquette Series - 2012

Note: This series is capped at 24 participants.

Categories: Administrative Skills, Communication and Work/Life Wellness 

Level: Intermediate

Type: A La Carte Series
To maximize the collaborative learning, please review your calendar before registering to ensure you can attend the workshops.

Certificate: Participants will receive a certificate of completion if they attend all six (6) workshops.

Total Series Time: 18 Hours (six 3-hour workshops)

Make-Ups: No make-ups are scheduled for this series.

Pre-requisites: None

Target Audience: Individuals interested in polishing their professional image.

Series Description: The Professional Etiquette series is a 6-session program that focuses on workplace and professional etiquette. Sessions 1-5 are A La Carte. Participants can register for any or all of the first five sessions. To attend session 6, participants must register for and attend sessions 1-5 in the Professional Etiquette Series.

Session One: Creating a Professional Image, Course# TD1271
Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Wine-Price

Presented by Vivian Myers and Judy Rannow 

What is professional etiquette and why is it important?  How you look and carry yourself matters in the world.  If you are interested in getting a professional image makeover or just want to learn a few tips this course is for you.

Participants will:

  • Gain an understanding of what is included in professional etiquette.
  • Learn what a 'Professional Image" is.
  • Learn the basics of creating and maintaining a professional image.

 

Session Two: Communicating with Style, Course # TD1272
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Wine-Price

Presented by Jamie Calcagno-Roach and Judy Rannow

What we say and how we say it matters.  Join us as we explore how our communication and communication venues affects how other see us.

Participants will:

  • Explore the effect our communication style has on others perceptions of us.
  • Learn how communication styles change in different settings including face-to-face, online and in writing.

Session Three: Workplace and Social Etiquette, Course# TD1256
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Wine-Price

Presented by Judy Rannow  

We have all heard "mind your manners" and "good manners are good business" but what does that have to do with workplace etiquette? Everything!  In this session participants will explore what skills are needed to make a lasting, professional impression. Have you ever attended a social or networking event and wondered why you were there? Would you like to learn tips and tricks for socializing and networking?

Participants will:

  • Learn the basic principles of workplace etiquette.
  • Identify appropriate workplace etiquette behaviors.
  • Identify personal etiquette areas of strength and improvement.
  • Learn the art of networking.
  • Create a personal "Professional Development" action plan.

Session Four: Boardroom & Meeting Basics, Course# TD1273
Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Wine-Price

Presented by Jennifer Testa

Have you ever been in a meeting and wondered if you should speak up or not? Have you ever walked out of a meeting wishing you would have done something differently? In this session participants will learn proper meeting etiquette.

Participants will:

  • Learn appropriate meeting conduct.
  • Learn about different meeting settings and etiquette rules for each.
  • Explore ways to become an active, engaged meeting participant.

Session Five: Dining Etiquette, Course# TD1274
Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Location TBD

Presented by Aramark

Have you ever wondered which utensil to use or what to order? In this session participants will learn all about dining etiquette.

Participants will:

  • Learn how dining etiquette has changed over the years.
  • Learn the ABC's of dining (from casual to fine).
  • Learn about "Service with a Smile" and what the servers are doing.

Session Six: Practice Makes Perfect, Course# TD1275
Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Location: Pathways Training Center - Wine-Price G006   Note: This is a time and location change!

Presented by Suzanne Vance

We invite you to practice all you have learned in Sessions 1-5 by joining us for networking, socializing and dining.

Participants will:

  • Learn about place settings for different occasions.
  • Practice their Professional Etiquette Skills.
  • Enjoy a four-course luncheon.

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