Wissen-Haus Empowerment Foundation

Learning Objectives

Understand unwritten workplace rules
Present yourself professionally in all settings
Navigate office dynamics with confidence

Every workplace has written rules—and unwritten ones. Master professional etiquette, dress codes, meeting behaviour, and the subtle dynamics that separate thriving professionals from struggling ones.

Module Quiz

1. When unsure about workplace dress code, the best approach is:

Dress one level more formal than you think is required until you understand the cultureDress however you feelAsk HR for a written policyMatch the most casually dressed person

2. Professional etiquette in the workplace includes:

Only following rules you personally agree withDoing whatever you want as long as work gets doneCopying exactly what your most successful colleague doesBeing punctual, respectful, and presenting yourself appropriately for the context

3. Office "unwritten rules" typically include:

Rules that only apply to senior staffCustoms that vary by desk locationNorms about meeting culture, communication style, and relationship building that are real but unstatedThings that do not actually matter

Module 1: Office Dynamics & Professional Etiquette