Organizational skills are a type of professional skill set that students must be taught throughout their education. Teachers often stress organizational skills as they pertain to prioritizing homework assignments, managing time (such as being on time to class), maintaining a clean desk and being prepared to discuss the lesson plan. All of these skills are subsets within the organizational skill category. Professionals must know how to be organized if they want to get ahead in their jobs. According to Management Help, organizational skills are of primary importance for managers, whose main tasks include organizing projects and employees.
Business etiquette is a professional skill that students must be taught because etiquette does not come naturally to all. Educators often discuss classroom etiquette issues, such as not chewing gum in class, wearing appropriate clothing and not speaking out of turn. Some of these same topics can be applied to the professional world. In business, professionals are required to dress appropriately, and it is considered poor etiquette if businesspeople interrupt others or conduct side conversations during important meetings.
Good communication skills make it possible to work effectively with others. In the education system students' communication skills are developing as they participate in team projects, write book reports, give class presentations, share their thoughts during group discussions and practice active listening. Teachers should encourage students to participate in activities that abet the maturing of their communication skills, as the professional world relies heavily on communication. According to the December 2005 Wisconsin Business Alumni Update by Marty Blalock, poor professional communication can result in poor management, increased turnover in the workplace and more miscommunication that can cause project delays.
In the educational world, teachers and students alike share a responsibility. Teachers are responsible for providing students with the information they need, and students are responsible for carrying out their assignments on time. Responsibility is a professional skill that is imperative for success in school, as well as in the business world. Students must develop a strong sense of responsibility in order to pass their classes and move up in their careers.