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In this discussion we will reflect on our learnings from this course and discuss the importance of professionalism and professional presence in the workplace

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In this discussion we will reflect on our learnings from this course and discuss the importance of professionalism and professional presence in the workplace.

Let’s begin with this first question about your opinion and then we will work through all the remaining questions together.  Remember, posting early in the week, as well as frequently, will further our learning together.

First, let’s consider this question based on what you’ve learned over this course:

• We all have come into this course with values and beliefs around professional presence, whether they emanate from our own work experiences and organizational norms, or based on what we have observed in watching how professionals present themselves. What does professionalism and professional presence mean to you?  Verbal and nonverbal communications are a big part of presence. Knowing this, how has your perspective on professional presence evolved over the past 15 weeks?

Based on what you have learned in the course and your experience, let’s move on to these questions:

• Professional presence can be challenged by unprofessional attitudes and behaviors of other people, including colleagues and supervisors. Negative encounters with patients can shake our professional demeanor. What are some strategies to maintaining your own professionalism when someone else is not being professional?  We have talked about the challenges that unprofessional presence can have on our own presence. What are some of the other challenges we may face in the workplace (or if not working, in a volunteer or “classroom” setting)? 
• What takeaways from this week and this course overall will you carry forward into your professional life to improve your professionalism and professional presence? 

 

This discussion will be graded using a rubric. Please review this rubric prior to beginning the discussion. You can view the rubric by clicking on "Discussion Rubric" on the Course Rubrics page within the Start Here module. All discussions combined are worth 30% of your final course grade.

Consult the Discussion Posting Guide for information about writing your discussion posts. It is recommended that you write your post in a document first. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to make your initial post, click on "Reply." Then copy/paste the text into the message field, and click “Post Reply.” 

To respond to a peer, click “Reply” beneath her or his post and continue as with an initial post.

 

Participation in this discussion assesses the following outcomes: Examine the characteristics of professional behavior in written and verbal workplace communication. (CO1) Identify challenges to establishing and maintaining professional presence and propose solutions for overcoming these challenges. (CO1) Formulate recommendations for demonstrating professional presence in written and verbal workplace communication. (CO2)