Values :

beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an

emotional investment (either for or against something)

End result

Personal identity, integrity and directedness

Personal values
Principles that define us a unique individual. The values
determine how we face the world and relate with people

Personal Values

Punctuality

Money, Money & Money

Maintain personal integrity

Keep promise

Family Oriented & Togetherness

Samples of Personal Values

Type of Personal Values

Cultural Values
Principles that sustain connections with our cultural roots. They
help us feel connected to a larger community of people with
similar background

Cultural Values

Wayang Show

Social Values

Principles that how we relate meaningfully to others in social

situations including those involving family, friends & co-workers.

Social Values

Social Values

Bribery and Corruption

Work Values

Principles that guide our behaviors in professional context. They

define how we work, & how we relate to our co-workers, bosses,
clients. They also reveal our potential advancement.

Individual vs Collective Values

An organization that fosters individual values will make fast progress than an
organization with collective values

Work Values

Gossiping

Job Atle

Sample list of values

Personal

Cultural

Social

Work

Caring

Celebration of
Diversity

Altruism

Autonomy

Courage

Ethnic roots

Diversity

Competitiveness

Independence

Faith

Eco-consciousness

Dedication

Honesty

National Ties

Fairness

Ethics

Honor

Tradition

Family Closeness

Professionalism

Integrity

Linguistic Ties

Lovingness

Punctuality

Spirituality

Regional Ties

Morality

Remuneration worth

Reliability

Team player

Friendliness

Corporate values
The operating philosophies or principles that guide an
organization's internal conduct as well as its relationship with its
customers, partners, and shareholders.

Corporate values

Values equation

Personal values SHAPE personal habits

Values equation

Corporate values SHAPE corporate culture

Personal values in corporate values

Selfishness

Shaping Personal Values

Family- Core & Extended
Social environment neighborhood
Education formal & informal
Peers
Our own experiences
Success; achievements
Mistakes; failure

Shaping Personal Values

It is a life time process

Evolutionary rather than revolutionary
Relevant to situation

What changes our personal values

Migrating

Entering college

Getting a job


What changes
our personal values

Baby birth

Death of loved one

Marriage or Divorce

What personal values affected by a change

Anticipate
Recognize

What personal values affected by a change

Re-define
Share to others

Self- Discovery

Step 1

Step 2

Recognizing

Accepting

Step 4

Step 3

Evolving

Sharing

Shaping New Personal Values

Do we have a goal ?

What goal do we have ?

Shaping New Personal Values

How bad do we need to achieve our goal/s ?

Shaping New Personal Values at Work

Define companys values

Core values are traits or qualities that represent an individual's or

organization's highest priorities, deeply held beliefs, and core,
fundamental driving forces (Susan.M.Heathfield, About.com)

Shaping New Personal Values at Work

Observe our corporate/company culture

the philosophy, values, behaviors, dress code and so onthat together constitute
the unique style and policies of a company (dictionary.reference.com)

Work ethic, Work ethics, Work etiquette

Ethics :
a set of moral standards for each trade, profession or job classification that
define right, wrong or proper.

Ethic :
describe actions or beliefs of certain people

Etiquette :
A way of acting; bearing or behavior.

Etiquette

A standard manner of acting in a certain circumstance or situation

Social etiquette
Group etiquette
Work etiquette

Shape and being shaped by culture

Reflecting social skills of an individual
A small step that affects acceptance into a group or institution
It is all about respect

Benefits of acquiring work etiquette

Studies show that teens with good manners are more likely to

be successful: They :
get higher grades,
receive better pay at their jobs,
and are more impressive in interviews.

(mindtools.com)

Samples of work etiquette

Our Desk
place pictures of your family or significant other on our desk but limit it to no more

than three.
Speaker Phones

It is never okay during office hours to use speaker phone. This is loud, distracting
and just plain rude.

Samples of work etiquette

Getting personal during work hours
Do not make personal phone calls to family and friends that involve arguing,

raising our voice or offering personal details, if we have to make a call keep it brief.
Strictly Business
Refrain from sendingjokes or other 'junk' email at work to our friends or cubicle

neighbors.

Samples of work etiquette

Knock before Entering
Never barge into a colleagues cubicle. Treat their personal space as if it was an

office with a door.

Noise
As a basic rule, keep our voice down. When we are on the phone, remember,

there is everyone else.

Samples of work etiquette

Depending on our job role , remember to keep the ringer on low or use

the vibrate function. It is always best to use the vibrate setting.

Barefoot & Working
remember we are not in our own home. Taking off our shoes and roaming the

office in our socks, or worse- barefoot is unacceptable office behavior

Samples of work etiquette

Sights, Sounds and Scents
No belching, passing wind, nose picking, nail clippingorteeth flossingat our desk

please or anywhere in our office for that matter.

Always say thank you and please to everyone whom we ask a favor

personally, directly, virtually, publicly

Personal Work Ethic are reflection of our personal values

Personal Work Ethic

is HOW other judges and perceives us

While Personal Values IS NOT about Right or Wrong, Personal Work Ethic
is subject for others judgment


List of Work Ethic

Punctual

Selfish

Respectful

Take no extra

Independent

Self centered

Conscientious

Loyal

Uncooperative

Demanding

Critical

Honest

Our values are tested through difficult choices in our personal life by taking
rough roads,

Once tested, ours will distinguish us from others;

Our personal values will help us through difficult choices.

What we learn today

its our personal values that brings us this far; others bring us
further through their perception of our work ethic

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