About Our Business Etiquette Training


Custom-designed for the unique needs of early career and Gen Z employees, our essential Business Etiquette workshop ensures new graduates and interns grasp the organization’s expectations and the importance of proper etiquette in the workplace.

As the work environment becomes more diverse, with multiple generational identities, early career talent transitioning to the workforce must understand how to navigate the business environment to successfully communicate and collaborate with Traditionalist, Baby Boomer, Gen X, and Millennial colleagues and leaders.

Each generational identity translates into different behaviors, expectations, and values in the workplace, leading to confusion and misunderstanding. The youngest generation often does not have a frame of reference to the behaviors, expectations, and values that are the foundation of an organization’s culture.

Our highly interactive Business Etiquette workshop educates Gen Zs and/or Millennials about the other three generations (Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, and Gen Xers). Young employees explore how their views and perspectives may differ from those of their colleagues and managers.

We discuss the differences between intent and impact, and what behaviors may be negatively perceived by senior leaders and why. We then explore ways to contribute to a dynamic organizational culture and foster strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and leaders.

We also take an external view and evaluate how to demonstrate appropriate behaviors with clients to ensure positive, productive, and solution-focused relationships. We evaluate the best communication methods and highlight how to engage different generations of colleagues and customers through effective communication techniques.

Each participant leaves the Business Etiquette Training Program with career development tips that will help them succeed in their careers.

Audience: up to 25 graduates/interns/emerging talent
Delivery: virtual or in-person

Length: half-day or full-day workshop
Features: interactive, group discussion, breakout rooms, polling, action planning, chat, and annotation

Key Outcomes of Our Business Etiquette Training Program

At the end of our new graduate training program on understanding the business environment, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the key characteristics of each generation’s identity
  • Understand how generational identities translate into behaviors in the modern workplace
  • Describe the difference between intent and impact
  • Identify actions that support building a collaborative relationship with leaders, colleagues, and clients
  • Apply tips for effective communication
  • Apply collaboration tips
  • Apply career development tips

About the Instructors

Optimus SBR’s master facilitators enrich training with their wealth of knowledge and skills accumulated over decades of training thousands of employees and leaders across North America. Our facilitators are not just subject-matter experts, they are passionate educators dedicated to engaging learners and ensuring that the knowledge is effectively transferred back to the workplace.

With a profound understanding of diverse learning styles and needs, our master facilitators collaborate with you to provide practical guidance and customize learning content to meet your specific training needs, ensuring it resonates with learners and enhances the overall training impact.

Our master facilitators have a proven track record of consistently achieving scores above 4.7/5 on training evaluations – a testament to their commitment and proficiency.

Why work with us as your business etiquette training partner?

Engage and retain the future of your organization with our expert guidance. We build the next generation of leaders, equipping new hires with essential skills to ensure seamless skill transfer to the workplace.

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Insights and Impact Across Industries

With over 65,000 individuals trained and access to cutting-edge research, we deliver proven strategies for early career professionals. From the private and public sectors to not-for-profits and Fortune 500 companies, our global success stories speak to our ability to transform emerging talent into dynamic contributors across industries.

Hands-On Learning Powers Early Career Success

Our immersive, high-touch learning approach sparks engagement and delivers critical knowledge and skills directly applicable to their career path and roles. Through collaborative action learning projects, deliberate practice, and reinforcement of core concepts, we create a lasting, positive impact on the performance and growth of early career professionals.

Purpose-Driven Training Aligned with Your Vision

We work as your partner to design Business Etiquette training for early career professionals that fully aligns with your organization’s goals, core values, culture, and role-specific needs. Our approach goes beyond standard, one-size-fits-all training. Instead, we create a customized developmental pathway that unites your organization and its young professionals, driving sustainable growth and shared success.

Great Training Starts with Great Collaboration

We believe great training starts with great collaboration. By working hand-in-hand with you to craft innovative, tailored programs grounded in proven adult learning principles, we ensure each session captures attention, sparks engagement, and delivers real-world relevance. The result? Your new hires don’t just learn—they transform their knowledge into action, driving meaningful and lasting growth in their professional journeys.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of business etiquette training?

Business etiquette training provides early career employees with essential knowledge, technical skills, and resources to navigate the workplace with professionalism and confidence. For many recent graduates, transitioning from campus to the corporate world can feel overwhelming. Business etiquette training teaches the “unspoken rules” of professional environments, like how to interact respectfully with colleagues, clients, and leadership, creating a foundation for trust and collaboration. It also sharpens communication skills, ensuring interactions are clear, polished, and effective. With an emphasis on navigating the challenges of today’s diverse, multigenerational workplace, business etiquette training lays the groundwork for young professionals to excel and contribute positively to the organization. 

Why is it important to learn good business etiquette?

Good business etiquette is a cornerstone of professional success for early career professionals. It sets the stage for making positive first impressions, building strong relationships, and navigating diverse workplace environments with respect and confidence. By mastering proper etiquette, young professionals can effectively align with organizational norms, fostering trust, credibility, and rapport with colleagues, leaders, and clients. Moreover, these skills empower them to manage complex interpersonal dynamics and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Developing these skills early in their careers establishes a solid foundation for long-term growth and achievement.  

How does your training help bridge generational gaps in the workplace?

Our Business Etiquette Training prepares early career professionals with the essential skills to bridge generational gaps, build credibility, forge connections, and contribute to an inclusive workplace. Young professionals transitioning to a multiple-generational business landscape often lack a frame of reference for the values, expectations, and behaviors that form the foundation of an organization’s culture. Our highly interactive Business Etiquette Training addresses the gaps by educating Gen Zs and/or Millennials about other generations (Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, and Gen Xers), and how their values, views, and behaviors may differ from those of their colleagues and leaders.  

Through tailored coaching, actionable feedback, and practical insights, participants gain a deeper understanding of these generational nuances. They develop effective communication and collaboration techniques to engage with co-workers, managers, and clients across all generational identities. By exploring the impact of behaviors, aligning actions with organizational culture, and mastering business etiquette, participants leave equipped with the tools to make meaningful contributions and achieve long-term career success. 

Is your training program customized for specific industries or companies?

Yes, our Business Etiquette Training program is fully customizable to meet the unique needs of your industry and organization. With a proven track record of partnering with over 300 organizations worldwide—including private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, as well as numerous Fortune 500 companies—we bring extensive experience and expertise to every program we design. We collaborate closely with you to identify your organization’s key objectives, address skill gaps, and align with industry demands. The result is a tailored training solution that delivers measurable outcomes.

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