Ensuring a Respectful Workplace - Interactive

Disrespect becomes contagious. Showing respect becomes you. This interactive course is designed to provide managers and team leaders with useful strategies, skills and expertise to build and maintain a respectful, safe workplace where teams are positive and productive.

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

• 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 interactive course is part of the popular Cutting Edge Communication Comedy Series created by Psychologist Eve Ash and comedienne Erin Brown starring Emmy-award winning Kim Estes. This powerful training series follows several characters as they battle challenges, negotiate conflicts and learn from mistakes about professionalism, leadership, communication and safety. This Australian produced series was filmed on location in Los Angeles.