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Bystander Intervention Training
What to do when you see insensitivity in your workplace.
Give your team the refined tools to speak up for others, be confident, and set boundaries.
You might have wishful thinking to regard your workplace as a sanctuary from insensitivity in the real world. Still, insensitivity happens even with training, a message of respect, and a team of people encouraging positive actions. What will you do when you witness insensitivity? To maintain an inspiring and respectful environment, it does mean you will have to act.
Why Oculus?
Although many compliance-based training companies can provide a summary of local laws, they often lack a relatable approach. In our Bystander Intervention Training Workplace Edition session, we will review the steps each team member can take to keep your workplace ideal for everyone.
Read more about Bystander Intervention Training:
American Psychological Association
Webinars
$598USD
+$12 per learner
- 100% Custom
- Group or 1-on-1
- Live & trainer-led
- Syllabus Approval
- Ready in 72 hours
Upgrade to in-person from $3888
Definitions & Introductions
All training courses at Oculus are 100% custom, including our Bystander Intervention Training Workplace Edition. Some of the topics that we can use to frame this topic include:
The definitions
This section reviews the definitions used throughout the course, including "Bystanding," "Upstanding," and more. The course can include mentions of your internal policy and local laws.
The Impact
The potential emotional, physical, and financial impact of harassment on victims, the team, family, and friends, and why it is essential to intervene!
Early Intervention.
Don't wait until something big happens. When there are clues to insensitivity, it's best to act early.
Danger Zones
Clear insight into Danger Zones, including Values, Culture, Religion, Identity, and Privacy, is recommended as part of Bystander Intervention Training.
What does insensitivity look like?
Insensitivity sometimes doesn't appear to be so direct. It is essential to consider how issues may sprout within a team environment.
- The big ones. A quick reminder of bullying, sexual harassment, violence, racism, the "phobias", etc.
- Danger Zones: Values, Identity & Privacy.
- Humor & Embarassment
- Microaggressions & Intimidation
- Exclusion
Signs & Patterns
When engaging your coworkers in questionable circumstances, watching, listening, and reading the signs is crucial.
- A review some signs and signals to observe and consider if someone appears to be uncomfortable and may require assistance
- The Sound Of "No" A review of ways people can provide a verbal "no".
- Watching for patterns of abuse from offenders.
Silence Speaks
Do you make excuses for not speaking up? "They can speak up if they are uncomfortable." We will review how silence and non-action are actions!
- Perceived confirmation or agreement.
- Damaging the self-concept/worth of the victim.
- Having the courage to be the first to act!
Responsibility
The part you play in creating a safe and respectful space.
Retaliation
You are protected against retaliation from the offender and others. Let's review what this means and how it should look.
Offender Focus
If harassment has occurred, don’t sit back and forget. Now is the time to act to ensure harassment doesn’t happen again.
COMMON AND POPULAR MODULES INCLUDE:
Shutting down an active incident.
A review of the steps everyone can take to shut down an offensive siutation.
- The importance of avoiding escalation.
- The distraction & The nudge technique.
- Engage. How to directly address behavour with the offender.
- The B.A.S.E technique.
Right Time & Right Place
When addressing insensitivity post-event, choosing your time wisely and strategically is essential. We will also review the importance of considering your environment and planning ahead when having difficult conversations.
Reporting An Issue
A review of the legal and company-mandated reporting requirements.
Documenting Disrespect
How you can assist by documenting what is occurring during an active situation.
- Can you record what happened?
Denial
A review of steps to take when an offender disagrees or denies wrongdoing.
Sitting Down with the Offender
After an incident has occurred, you can speak with the offender.
- Maintain Safety. Ensure that you can stay safe and protected during difficult conversations.
- Expressing your feelings and concerns
- Being specific and providing examples.
- Requesting change by setting expectations and boundaries.
Offender Training
Taking accountability when you have offended or harassed someone is essential.
- Listening. How to actively listen to the victim and consider their experience.
- Apologizing. Apologize for your actions and make a promise to stop immediately.
- Excuses. Stop making excuses for any bad behavior.
- Shame & Blame Game Ensuring your response does not shame or blame the victim.
Victim Support
Protecting the victim. We should provide victims with a safe physical and emotional space in any situation.
COMMON AND POPULAR MODULES INCLUDE:
Safe Space
Ways to remove the victim from the situation.
The Shame, Blame and Excuses Game
How to avoid shaming, blaming, or minimizing the situation.
Well-being Checks
How to ask after the well-being of the person.
- During the offense.
- After the offense.
- After a pattern of abuse.
Duty To Report
In some areas of the country, or due to your company's policy, you may be required to report insensitivity.
- Why is there a requirement to report insensitivity?
- What information should you need?
- Speaking with HR or a Manager.
POPULAR COMPANION COURSES:
Besides Bystander Intervention Training Workplace Edition, we can cover many other Sensitivity Training topics. Take a look at the complete list.
Dealing With Abusive Individuals
Dealing with conflict is different from dealing with abusive. This course will help!
- How to determine if someone is crossing the line.
- How to stay safe.
- Maintaining dignity while establishing that a specific behavior or action is unacceptable.
- How to respectfully provide a warning that an interaction will end.
- When to end a conversation and walk away from the situation.
Company Policies and Procedures
Have us design a polished training that outlines your company's internal policies and procedures.
Diversity & Inclusion
Discover the dimensions of diversity, such as race, gender, age, and ability, and how to create a more inclusive and respectful work environment that values individual differences.
Workplace Violence
Learn about different types of workplace violence, how to identify risk factors and strategies for preventing and responding to incidents.
Anti-Bullying
Discuss the types of workplace bullying patterns, such as verbal abuse, embarrassment, intimidation, and exclusion, and how to identify warning signs.
100% custom designed for you!
It’s unrealistic to rely on a one-size-fits-all approach to bystander intervention training. Instead, training should be tailored to your specific environment, conversation, community norms, and policies. The Bystander Intervention Training Workplace Edition at Oculus is fully customized to guarantee relatable training for your team!
Discovery
After selecting your delivery method, we will schedule discovery calls to discuss your requirements.
Approval
We present you with a program syllabus. You approve or request changes.
Design
Once approved, we build your custom program.
Delivery
Options & Pricing
Why wait? You could be training in as little as 72 hours.
Features
- 100% Custom
- Discovery & Approval Included
- Interactive Polls, Scenario-based Questions, & Relatable Examples
- Games & Prizes
- Real-time Tracking and Reporting
- Confidential Trainer Questions
- Evaluations & Certificates
Choose the sensitivity training delivery that fit your needs.
Hybrid. Combine options to make a dynamic learning environment.
In-Person
Live, Trainer-Led. Schedule a custom session at your location.
$3,888
Including 35 learners
Coaching
Live, Trainer-Led. Schedule one-on-one coaching for a struggling team member.
$158
per coaching call
Videos
Recorded. Create custom videos for your team with the help of our experts.
$3,888
per 3000 word script
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