Behaving Unprofessionally

Key Learning Points

• DON’T: Be rude and insensitive
• INSTEAD: Show respect to others
• DON’T: Abuse privileges
• INSTEAD: Be responsible and trustworthy
• DON’T: Flirt or misbehave
• INSTEAD: Maintain professional relationships
• DON’T: Mix personal and business
• INSTEAD: Manage boundaries

Synopsis

Various members of the team discuss what they see as unprofessional behavior. Cutting Edge Corporation has a Book of Rules listing unprofessional behaviors. These are set out and explained by team members:

1. Being Rude – examples of Carol being aggressive and insulting to her colleagues.
2. Taking Supplies – staff taking office equipment.  It is illegal.
3. Personal Media – can be distracting and invasive of people’s privacy.
4. Inappropriate Dress – clean and neat, not provocative.
5. Name Calling – insulting or racist remarks may be against the law.
6. Flirting – stepping over boundaries of acceptable behavior.
7. Relationships at Work – personal relationships with colleagues should be kept out of the office.
8. Touching – some gestures are acceptable, but many are not acceptable.

Cutting Edge Communication training videos are designed to provoke discussion and response. Contemporary, fast paced, short, character driven, sitcom-style comedies, these courses take an innovative approach to reaching today's learners. Through laughter, discussion and reaction, we can all develop a more transparent and shared vision of how we wish to behave, how we manage ourselves, and how we cooperate with others.

While some find them insensitive or even outrageous, the vast majority of viewers and participants have found them to be refreshing, stimulating and ideal for injecting energy and enthusiasm back into learning.

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Languages Available (sold separately): English

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