How Being Organized is an Expression of Business Etiquette
By NETWORK. LEAD. EXCHANGE.
The best way to let people know they’re valued is treating them with etiquette. Network Lead Exchange explains how being organized is the way to proper business etiquette.
For many entrepreneurs, organization is the easiest way to tell if someone values their time. When a colleague or network connection is disorganized, there are several unspoken messages sent. None are positive; these messages communicate a disregard for the other person’s time at the very least. While organization makes life efficient, it also allows a professional to focus on their relationships. Here’s how organization expresses etiquette.
The Active Listening Process
A major impediment to proper etiquette is not acknowledging what another person is saying or doing. A disorganized person lacks the bandwidth to take the needs of others into account. An organized person knows exactly what their counterpart needs. They are ready with solutions or have created the time to do the listening. Organization at its core is the absence of chaos. In an office where there is no chaos, people feel listened to and valued. The same goes for clients and connections. Therefore, make sure schedules, resources, and everything else has its place. This communicates empathy and a willingness to listen.
Timeliness
Disorganized people are rarely on time. Organized professionals are often a few minutes early. The disparity is clear. When people are organized, they value other people’s time. Showing up early and being ready for an appointment expresses etiquette. Above all, etiquette is about valuing someone else’s priorities. Showing up late communicates a devaluation. It says to the other person there are bigger priorities than their needs. Some people might empathize, but customers take this personally and find new businesses.
Never Disappearing
A major breach of business etiquette is when someone disappears. It could be not replying to an email or a call. Disorganized people never handle what’s in front of them because they’re always playing catch-up. Instead, keep things organized so the people needing information get it in a timely fashion. Furthermore, organization keeps tasks on track. So, if there’s not a resolution, it’s easy to write the person and let them know the problem is being solved instead of having a person send a query into the void.
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