ABSTRACT

Business etiquette skills range from arriving on time for every appointment to debriefing the administrator before professional behavior analyst leave the premises. Dress in a manner that is acceptable to leaders or supervisors in the setting where Analyst will be working. In the corporate setting for performance management behavior analysts, business suits and dresses will most likely be the standard attire. For men, oxford cloth shirts, clean and pressed polo shirts, and blazers or sport coats with business casual khakis or slacks will usually be acceptable. For women who are attending meetings where they need to have a presence, traditional business clothes should be worn rather than the daily company polo shirt and slacks that are worn when working with children. Consultants who work with businesses are more likely to have their presence requested at business lunches and dinners. Behavior analysts who want to be successful as consultants must develop skill sets in the general arena of business manners.