I am convinced that in my city of Bengaluru, the word most used in corporate circles could well be “professional”. Hundreds of people have told me in their introductions: “I am a software professional”, “I am a HR professional”, “I am a R & D professional” etc.
What does professionalism mean to you? A glance at Merriam Webster Online tells you that professionalism is defined as : the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person. Continue reading