Ensuring a Respectful Workplace - Interactive

(Updated Dec 2024)

Everyone has the right to be treated with respect, but respect must be mutual and it must be earned. Managers need to role model respect for their team. In this amusing case study from the Cutting Edge team, Serena is concerned that the culture lacks basic elements of respect. Some team members confront Carol about her racist and insensitive comments. Meanwhile Sam and Sanjay ridicule Serena, which she overhears and is devastated. Carol sees the perfect opportunity to give Serena a pep talk and help her get back on the horse.

In a respectful workplace there are clear boundaries. It starts with being polite and constructive. Learn about others' feelings and make sure your comments or observations are not rude or offensive to others.

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.