Workshop on dealing with and preventing offensive behaviour
This workshop is intended for managers with staff responsibilities who might have to conduct a difficult dialogue with employees on offensive behaviour.
Purpose
To present the university’s guidelines on dealing with offensive behaviour – such as bullying or harassment – with a focus on the manager’s particular responsibilities
To prepare participants for resolving and following up on incidents of offensive behaviour, including how to deal with: 1) dialogues with a person who feels offended and 2) dialogues with a presumed offender
To offer ideas for preventing offensive behaviour
Duration and form
The workshop lasts approximately three hours and alternates between short presentations, discussions in groups and casework.