Workplace Conduct and Culture ( Office Etiquetts) With Mohini Shrestha Pradhan

On 24th June, towards an excellent educational experience, Embark College managed to arrange a very informative and interactive training program on the topic of a very important issue, viz. Workplace Conduct and Culture (Office Etiquettes) under the guidance of an eminent HR personality, Ms. Mohini Shrestha Pradhan. The workshop was one way in which the college has been ensuring that it prepares students in a manner that would help equip them in not only developing knowledge-based information, but also skills and mannerisms on how to handle themselves in their careers ahead.
With the changing nature of industries and the augmented competition, before the technical expertise, the companies and employers have started showing more concern about the professional conduct and positive workplace environment as well as the skill of a person in getting along with other people. In order to meet the changes, the aim of the workshop was to introduce the students to some major elements about office manners, workplace norms, and how behavior may affect professional development and internal company harmony.
A faculty member welcomed and introduced the speaker in the session. Ms. The experience of Mohini Shrestha Pradhan was rich in terms of both, theory and practice, as she possesses vast experience in organizing and Human Resources. Being a member of varied teams and working with different industries, she shared particular ideas on the changing anticipation of new-fangled workplaces.
The scope of the workshop incorporated a wide variety of the necessary topics as, namely:
• Verbal and written professional communication

• Style and dressing code
  • Timekeeping and punctuality
  • Electronic and netiquette
  • Valuing the hierarchy and diversity
  Managing feedback and conflict
  • Capabilities of cooperation and teamwork
  • Having a good attitude towards work place
  Ms. Pradhan explained the significance of first impressions and things that are not written but that are guiding the interactions at the workplace. She helped the participants to realize that minor behavioral gestures such as active listening or a greeting of a colleague, or a business email can boost them to a higher degree by communicating credibility and professionalism.

The most impressive part of the session was role-play games, or the simulations of everyday office scenarios like communication during the meeting, writing formal messages, and handling disagreements at work. This practical activity gave a possibility to the students to train what they had studied and pay attention to their style and behavior in a work environment.
Diversity at work was another important area of concern in comprehending and respecting diversity at work. Ms. Pradhan pointed out the importance of accepting cultural, generational, and gender diversity as a factor that helps companies create a healthier working environment and more innovative teams. She also gave suggestions in how to develop emotional intelligence and to be aware of body language and tonality in everyday interactions.
The question and answer session towards the end of the workshop was a great way to see the students raising questions and inquiring about their concerns on personal grooming and office stress, intern life, and interning life problems, and career change. Ms. Pradhan also gave reasonable and wise suggestions and urged students to keep on educating themselves about professional conduct when they will assume responsibility in their occupational lives soon.
This workshop ended in a vote of thanks, to show our genuine gratitude towards the sincere hard work of Ms. Mohini Shrestha Pradhan who has given her valuable time besides the presentation of such a motivating and practical session. And the attendees were also handed certificates of participation and they left the event with newer confidence and a better knowledge in terms of what it takes to excel in a professional setting.
This culture and conduct in the workplace workshop was a very apt and fruitful programme of Embark College. It is based on the larger vision of an institution to ensure that in addition to producing graduates who are academically proficient, they also produce quality professionals who will be able to face any working situation and work with grace, dignity and accountability.
Embark College assures of carrying out such sessions on a regular basis which will help develop practical skills and also makes the students career ready.