Ensuring a Respectful Workplace - Cutting Edge Communication Comedy Series

Serena is concerned that the culture in the office lacks basic elements of respect. The issue is addressed head on as members of the team confront Carol about some of the racist and insensitive comments she has made in the past. Carol begins to wonder if she really is doing something wrong. Meanwhile Sam and Sanjay are talking about Serena and ridiculing her in the most disrespectful way, which Serena overhears. Carol in turn also overhears and is both curious and shocked. Serena is devastated. Carol sees the perfect opportunity to give Serena a pep talk and help her get back on the horse.

Key Learning Points

Disrespect becomes contagious. Showing respect becomes you.

COMMUNICATE RESPECTFULLY AT ALL TIMES

• Don't blurt out insensitive comments
  INSTEAD: Think before you speak
• Don't make racist remarks
  INSTEAD: Always maintain respect
• Don't talk behind someone’s back
  INSTEAD: Give professional feedback directly
• Don't shut down when someone is rude
  INSTEAD: Get back on your horse!

Comedy makes learning fun

This course is part of the Cutting Edge Communication Comedy Series, created by Psychologist Eve Ash and comedienne Erin Brown, starring Emmy-award winning Kim Estes. A powerful training series covering topics every workplace needs to address. Short, sharp and funny with simple messages and skills for everyone.

Cutting Edge Communication follows several characters through a landscape of social faux pas, insult and embarrassment. This series will amaze and enter-train, covering important lessons in human interaction, motivation, leadership, service, unprofessional behavior, apologizing, negotiating, stress, difficult people among many other workplace hot button issues.

Everyone will laugh and learn with these short episodes that highlight dos and don'ts. This Australian produced series was filmed on location in Los Angeles.